Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra / Google Pixel 9a

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: SM-S948BZKDM09 · Enterprise Edition · 256 GB

Google Pixel 9a: Pixel 9a; 8 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB. The band list on this page belongs to the GTF7P model on the UK page; model codes and 5G bands can differ in other markets. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 10a are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraGoogle Pixel 9a
Release year20262025
Display6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 3120 × 1440 Samsung6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua pOLED; 1080 × 2424, 422 ppi; 60–120 Hz Smooth Display; 1,800 nits HDR, 2,700 nits peak

Smooth Display switches between 60 and 120 Hz depending on content, so scrolling is smooth and static screens save power. 2,700 nits is the peak for a small area; the full-screen HDR figure is 1,800 nits.

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Refresh rateUp to 120 Hz Samsung—
Rear cameras200 + 50 + 50 + 10 MP; OIS Samsung48 MP wide (ƒ/1.7, 1/2-inch, Quad PD, OIS + EIS); 13 MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); Super Res Zoom up to 8x

There is no telephoto camera; 8x zoom is done in software and optical quality is given only at 0.5x and 1x.

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Front camera12 MP; autofocus Samsung13 MP (ƒ/2.2, 96.1°) Google
Storage256 GB (this model code) Samsung—
Weight214 g Samsung—
Cover glassFront: Gorilla Armor 2; back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2

A different material from Gorilla Glass 5.

Samsung		Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Gorilla Glass 3 is an older Corning glass generation; the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro use the newer Victus 2.

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StylusBuilt-in S Pen Samsung—
Desktop modeSamsung DeX Samsung—
Processor—Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor

Titan M2 handles sensitive tasks such as passcodes, lock screen and boot verification on a chip separate from the main processor.

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Memory and storage—8 GB RAM; 128 or 256 GB

There is no microSD slot; storage is chosen at purchase.

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Video—Rear 4K 30/60 fps; front 4K 30 fps; slow motion up to 240 fps Google
Battery and charging—5,100 mAh (typical), 5,000 mAh minimum; fast wired charging; Qi-certified wireless charging

No charger is included, only a USB-C cable (USB 2.0).

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Durability—IP68; matte composite back, satin metal frame

IP68 describes dust-tightness and water resistance under defined conditions; liquid damage is usually not covered by warranty.

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Software—Launched with Android 15; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google
Connectivity—5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 6E (2x2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; USB-C 3.2

This model has no mmWave 5G; Sub-6 bands can differ between regional model codes.

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SIM—Nano SIM + eSIM (dual SIM) Google
Unlocking—Under-display fingerprint and face unlock Google
Audio—Stereo speakers; two microphones Google
Size and weight—154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm; 186 g Google
Colours—Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony Google