Samsung Galaxy S26 FE / Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

The US version carries the SM-S741U/U1 code; this entry covers the European/UK version.

LTPO lets the panel drop as low as 1 Hz with static content to save battery and rise to 120 Hz when scrolling; Google notes 120 Hz is not available in every app. The 2000-nit HDR figure is measured with the whole screen lit, the 3000-nit peak with 5% of the screen lit.

Samsung's stated peak value; not sustained brightness.

The aluminium alloy frame excludes the volume and side keys, SIM tray and camera lens barrels.

Options can vary by region; Samsung lists 8 GB RAM for this model.

Samsung's global announcement lists 128, 256 and 512 GB; options vary by carrier and country. External SD cards are not supported.

Samsung's technical table states the front camera has no autofocus.

Video Boost processes footage on Google’s cloud servers to improve night and 8K recordings, so the processed result is not instant and needs an internet connection.

Samsung states up to 29 hours of video playback; real-world time depends on use.

The adapter is not in the box and is sold separately. Samsung recommends approved chargers and cables.

Samsung's announcement also says Wi-Fi 6E; 6 GHz availability varies by country and network.

The band list varies by market; details are in Samsung's technical table.

USB 2.0 limits wired data transfer speed.

Pool or sea water use is not advised; resistance can diminish over time.

The list comes from Samsung US's SM-S741UZKEXAA sales page.

IP68 is the dust and water resistance class under IEC 60529; Google notes the protection is not permanent and can weaken with wear, repair or damage.

Titan M2 is a security chip that handles sensitive operations such as passcode and lock-screen verification separately from the main processor.

Storage is chosen at purchase and cannot be expanded; there is no memory card slot.

Google lists 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x as optical-quality zoom; the range up to 30x is software-assisted digital zoom. The wide and telephoto cameras have optical + electronic stabilisation, and there is a multi-zone laser autofocus sensor.

No charger is included; the box has a USB 2.0 USB-C cable. Google notes Battery Share noticeably reduces the phone’s own battery life.

Wi-Fi 7 gives higher speed and lower latency on the 6 GHz band with a compatible router; the Indian version supports only Wi-Fi 6 (2.4/5 GHz). The USB-C port runs at USB 3.2 speed, but the bundled cable is USB 2.0.

Dual-band satellite positioning helps reduce errors from signals reflected between tall buildings.

Satellite SOS is offered only in the US and is free for the first two years; Car Crash Detection is not available in every country or language.