Head to head
Galaxy S26 vs Pixel 10
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- Galaxy S26 is the newer phone (2026 vs 2025).
- Pixel 10 carries the bigger battery (4,970 mAh vs 4,300 mAh).
- Galaxy S26 is lighter (167 g vs 204 g).
- Pixel 10 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $219 vs $299 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2026-03-11 | 2025-08-28 |
| Display | 6.3" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.3" Actua OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 1080 x 2424 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US) / Exynos 2600 (intl) | Google Tensor G5 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x tele | 48MP wide + 13MP ultrawide + 10.8MP 5x telephoto |
| Front camera | 12MP | 10.5MP |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4970 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 25W wired, 15W wireless | USB-C, 30W wired, Qi2 wireless (15W, Pixelsnap) |
| Dimensions (mm) | 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 | 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.6 |
| Weight | 167 g | 204 g |
| Colors at launch | Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White, Silver Shadow (online), Pink Gold (online) | Obsidian, Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, NFC, UWB |
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 16 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | — | Obsidian |
| Most-chosen storage | — | 128GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | Galaxy S26 | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $299 | $219 |
| Battery replacement | $109 | $89 |
FAQ
Galaxy S26 vs Pixel 10, answered.
Which is newer, the Galaxy S26 or the Pixel 10?
The Galaxy S26 is newer — it launched in 2026, while the Pixel 10 launched in 2025.
Which has the bigger battery?
The Pixel 10: 4,970 mAh vs 4,300 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $219 for the Pixel 10 and $299 for the Galaxy S26 at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the Galaxy S26 and the Pixel 10?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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