Google Pixel 8 5g Obsidian 8/128 vs Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Google Pixel 8 5g Obsidian 8/128 is cheaper by SAR 167 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 167
  • Lower weight: 186 g vs 200 g · slight difference
  • Larger screen size: 6.7 in vs 6.2 in · slight difference
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (5,000 mAh vs 4,575 mAh) · slight difference

The deciding difference here: price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.2 in✓ 6.7 in
  • Battery capacity

    4,575 mAh✓ 5,000 mAh
  • Operating system

    Android 11.0Android 15

Specifications side by side

22 of 22 specs

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Spec
GoogleSAR 1,922
Google Pixel 8 5g Obsidian 8/128 specs
SamsungSAR 2,089
Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,922SAR 2,089
Processor—Exynos 1380
Battery capacity4,575 mAh✓ 5,000 mAh
Wired charging—25 W
Main camera—50 MP
Years of OS updates—6 years
Storage128 GB128 GB
Memory (RAM)6 GB6 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Google Pixel 8 5g Obsidian 8/128 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB?

No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Google Pixel 8 5g Obsidian 8/128 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB: 5,000 mAh vs 4,575 mAh on the Google Pixel 8 5g Obsidian 8/128. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Google Pixel 8 5g Obsidian 8/128 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB?

No difference here: memory (RAM) is 6 GB on both.

What is the difference in screen size between the Google Pixel 8 5g Obsidian 8/128 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB?

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB: 6.7 in vs 6.2 in on the Google Pixel 8 5g Obsidian 8/128. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.