Google Pixel 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Google Pixel 4 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 41/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 2800); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 862,803); the Google Pixel 4 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 190g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 by 29 points (70/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4
Performance 54
Display 71
Camera 17
Battery 15
Portability 79
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Google Pixel 4 better?
  • Lighter: 162g vs 190g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 862803
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 2800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 29 points higher (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (40/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).

Google Pixel 4: The Google Pixel 4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 4 Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 862803 3161830
Geekbench Single 968 2900
Geekbench Multi 2731 9200
Display 5.7" P-OLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2280 3120x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2800 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 2 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 16 MP 10 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 147.1×68.8×8.2 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 162 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Telephoto: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4
  • 5.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
71
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4
  • 2800 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
15
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 4 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
41/100
862803 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +72.7%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Google Pixel 4 by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 4
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (91/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (89/100 vs 71/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (40/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (54/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 by 29 points (70/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Google Pixel 4 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Google Pixel 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.