Samsung Galaxy S26+ / Google Pixel 9a

Samsung Galaxy S26+: SM-S947B/DS (Exynos 2600) · 12 GB RAM, 256 or 512 GB. The SM-S947U sold in the US uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. The Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra are separate models.

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+Google Pixel 9a
Release year20262025
AvailabilityPre-orders started on 25 February 2026 Samsung—
ProcessorExynos 2600 (SM-S947B); Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in some markets

Samsung says the chip varies by device and market; the SM-S947U sold in the US uses Snapdragon.

Samsung		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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Display6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (6.5 inches with rounded corners); 1–120 Hz

The refresh rate drops to 1 Hz depending on content; Vision Booster adjusts tones in bright light to keep the screen readable.

Samsung		6.3-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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Peak brightness2,600 nits Samsung—
Glass and frameCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; Armor Aluminum frame Samsung—
Memory and storage12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB

Options may vary by country, carrier and market.

Samsung		8 GB RAM; 128 or 256 GB

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

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Rear cameras50MP wide (ƒ/1.8, 2x optical-quality zoom); 12MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2); 10MP telephoto (ƒ/2.4, 3x optical)

2x is achieved by cropping the centre of the main sensor; digital zoom goes up to 30x.

Samsung		48 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 camera12MP, ƒ/2.2 Samsung13 MP (ƒ/2.2, 96.1°) Google
Battery4,900 mAh typical (4,755 mAh rated); up to 31 hours of video playback Samsung—
Wired chargingAbout 69% in 30 minutes with a 45W adapter Samsung—
Wireless chargingSuper Fast Wireless Charging; Wireless PowerShare

Wireless PowerShare charges accessories such as a watch or earbuds from the back of the phone.

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Network5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi 7 speed and latency gains require a compatible router.

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DurabilityIP68; up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes

Samsung notes that water and dust resistance may decrease over time.

Samsung		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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SoftwareShips with One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 SamsungLaunched with Android 15; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google
Size and weight158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm; 190 g Samsung154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm; 186 g Google
ColoursCobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue; Pink Gold and Silver Shadow exclusive to Samsung.com SamsungObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony Google
Cover glass—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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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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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