Samsung Galaxy S26 FE / Google Pixel 9 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: SM-S741B/DS · Graphite, 8 GB / 256 GB (SM-S741BZKGEUB)

Google Pixel 9 Pro: 16 GB RAM, 128 GB–1 TB; rest-of-world model GEC77 (5G Sub-6), US model GR83Y (adds mmWave), Japan GWVK6. The Pixel 9 Pro XL offers the same hardware with a 6.8-inch display and a larger battery.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy S26 FE	Google Pixel 9 Pro
Release year	2026	2024
Announcement	August 27, 2026; on sale from September 4, 2026 in select markets Samsung	—
Model code	SM-S741B/DS (SM-S741BZKGEUB; Graphite, 8 GB / 256 GB) The US version carries the SM-S741U/U1 code; this entry covers the European/UK version. Samsung	—
Display	6.7-inch (full rectangle; 6.6-inch with rounded corners) Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1080 × 2340 (FHD+); 60/120 Hz Samsung	6.3-inch (161 mm) Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1280 × 2856, 495 ppi, 20:9; HDR support It is a higher-resolution panel in the same body as the Pixel 9; 495 ppi renders text and photo edges more sharply. Because the corners are rounded, the visible area is slightly smaller than the measured diagonal. Google
Peak brightness	1,900 nits Samsung's stated peak value; not sustained brightness. Samsung	—
Cover glass and frame	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on front and back; aluminium alloy frame The aluminium alloy frame excludes the volume and side keys, SIM tray and camera lens barrels. Samsung	—
Processor	Samsung Exynos 2500; 10 cores (3.3 / 2.74 / 2.36 / 1.8 GHz) Samsung	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor It is the same chip as the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL; there is no performance difference. Google
Graphics processor	Xclipse 950 (AMD RDNA 3 based) Samsung	—
Memory	8 GB RAM Options can vary by region; Samsung lists 8 GB RAM for this model. Samsung	—
Storage	256 GB; about 229.6 GB available Samsung's global announcement lists 128, 256 and 512 GB; options vary by carrier and country. External SD cards are not supported. Samsung	—
Main camera	50 MP, f/1.8; autofocus and OIS Samsung	50 MP Octa PD wide; f/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31-inch sensor; optical + electronic stabilisation Pro controls allow full 50 MP capture; the Pixel 9 only saves binned 12.5 MP photos. Optical quality is offered at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x. Google
Ultrawide camera	12 MP, f/2.2; 123° field of view Samsung	48 MP Quad PD; f/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55-inch sensor, autofocus, Macro Focus Google
Telephoto camera	8 MP, f/2.4; OIS; 3x optical zoom Samsung	48 MP Quad PD; f/2.8, 22° field of view, 5x optical zoom, 1/2.55-inch sensor, optical stabilisation; Super Res Zoom up to 30x Magnification beyond 5x is done in software; Google says 10x still gives near-optical quality. A multi-zone laser (LDAF) sensor assists focusing. Google
Zoom	3x optical; 2x optical quality via the Adaptive Pixel sensor; up to 30x digital Samsung	—
Front camera	12 MP, f/2.2; fixed focus Samsung's technical table states the front camera has no autofocus. Samsung	42 MP Dual PD with autofocus; f/2.2, 103° ultrawide Google
Video	Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps recording; 240 fps slow motion at FHD Samsung	Rear: 8K 30 fps with Video Boost, 4K and 1080p at 24/30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR, Super Res Zoom Video up to 20x, Night Sight Video; front: 4K 30/60 fps Video Boost processes recorded video on Google’s cloud servers to improve colour, lighting and stabilisation, so the result is not available immediately and an internet connection is needed. 8K and Super Res Zoom Video are only available with Video Boost on. Google
Battery	4,900 mAh (typical); 4,755 mAh rated; non-removable Samsung states up to 29 hours of video playback; real-world time depends on use. Samsung	4,700 mAh typical (minimum 4,558 mAh); 24+ hours, up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver The battery matches the Pixel 9’s capacity. Figures come from pre-production tests in the US using a median user profile. Google
Wired charging	45 W; up to 69% in about 30 minutes with the 45 W adapter The adapter is not in the box and is sold separately. Samsung recommends approved chargers and cables. Samsung	—
Wireless charging	15 W (WPC compatible); Wireless PowerShare Samsung	—
Battery endurance (EU label)	At least 1,200 cycles; energy efficiency class A Samsung	—
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz; HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM); Wi-Fi Direct Samsung's announcement also says Wi-Fi 6E; 6 GHz availability varies by country and network. Samsung	—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.4 Samsung	—
NFC	Yes Samsung	—
Cellular	5G Sub-6 (FDD/TDD), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / dual eSIM The band list varies by market; details are in Samsung's technical table. Samsung	—
Positioning	GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS Samsung	—
USB	USB Type-C; USB 2.0 USB 2.0 limits wired data transfer speed. Samsung	—
Audio	Stereo speakers Samsung	—
Biometric unlock	Fingerprint and face recognition Samsung	—
Dimensions	161.6 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm (height × width × thickness) Samsung	—
Weight	193 g Samsung	—
Durability	IP68; 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes (laboratory conditions) Pool or sea water use is not advised; resistance can diminish over time. Samsung	IP68 dust and water resistance (IEC 60529) Google notes the protection can diminish with wear, repair or drops and that liquid damage voids the warranty. Google
Colours	Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio; this entry is Graphite Samsung	—
Software	Ships with Android 17 / One UI 9 Samsung	—
Update commitment	7 major Android OS upgrades; security updates valid until September 30, 2033 Samsung	—
In the box	Phone, USB-C data cable, ejection pin; no charger plug The list comes from Samsung US's SM-S741UZKEXAA sales page. Samsung	—
Refresh rate	—	Smooth Display, 1–120 Hz (LTPO) The LTPO panel drops as low as 1 Hz for static content and the always-on display to save power, and rises to 120 Hz when scrolling. Google notes 120 Hz is not available in every app. Google
Brightness and contrast	—	Up to 2,000 nits (HDR) and up to 3,000 nits peak; >2,000,000:1 contrast HDR brightness is measured with the whole screen lit and peak brightness with only 5% lit; the peak applies to small bright areas in sunlight. Google
Cover glass and build	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back (silky matte back); polished aluminium frame The finishes are the reverse of the Pixel 9, which has a glossy back and a matte frame. The aluminium in the housing is 100% recycled. Google
Memory and storage	—	16 GB RAM; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB storage There is no card slot; storage and colour options vary by region. Google
Charging	—	Wired up to 27 W (about 55% in 30 minutes with the Google 45 W USB-C charger); Qi wireless charging, 21 W with Pixel Stand (2nd gen), 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share reverse wireless charging No charger is included. 37 W wired charging is only on the larger Pixel 9 Pro XL. Google
Wireless	—	Wi-Fi 7 (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO; Wi-Fi 6 in India); Bluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas; NFC; Google Cast; ultra-wideband (UWB) chip The UWB chip measures distance and direction to compatible devices and tags with centimetre-level precision; the standard Pixel 9 lacks it. Google
Location	—	Dual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo on the US model) Google
Cellular and SIM	—	5G Sub-6 (rest-of-world model GEC77, Japan GWVK6 with FeliCa); the US model GR83Y adds mmWave; single nano-SIM + eSIM Google
Sensors	—	Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor; spectral and flicker sensor The rear temperature sensor measures surface temperatures of objects through the Thermometer app; the standard Pixel 9 lacks it. Google
USB and audio	—	USB-C 3.2; stereo speakers, three microphones, audio zoom Google
Software and updates	—	Launched with Android 14; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates The period counts from the first sale date on the US Google Store. Satellite SOS works only in the US. Google
Dimensions and weight	—	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm; 199 g The size matches the Pixel 9; it weighs 1 g more. Google
Colours and warranty	—	Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz; one-year warranty in the US, Canada, Japan and some Asian countries, two years in EU countries and the UK Google