Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold UW 5G TD-LTE JP 256GB GC15S (Google Comet) vs Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3): Which One Should You Buy?
Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 73.9/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold UW 5G TD-LTE JP 256GB GC15S (Google Comet)
Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)
Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) wins 1 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold UW 5G TD-LTE JP 256GB GC15S (Google Comet)9590
- CameraTie6060
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatterySamsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)7886
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie6868
- Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,650 mAh
- Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) has the bigger screen6.89" vs 6.3"
- Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) is lighter214 g vs 257 g
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold UW 5G TD-LTE JP 256GB GC15S (Google Comet) has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SM8850-1-AD for Galaxy vs Google Tensor G4
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) wins — BeastScore 73.9/100
After comparing all the specs, Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 73.9 vs top rival 73.5 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+350 mAh more).
Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 0W · Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP
Higher overall BeastScore: 73.9 vs top rival 73.5 · Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+350 mAh more)
Common questions
Which is better: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold UW 5G TD-LTE JP 256GB GC15S (Google Comet) or Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)?
Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) leads with an overall BeastScore of 73.9/100 compared to Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold UW 5G TD-LTE JP 256GB GC15S (Google Comet) (73.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 73.9 vs top rival 73.5 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+350 mAh more).
What are the main battery and display differences between Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold UW 5G TD-LTE JP 256GB GC15S (Google Comet) and Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)?
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold UW 5G TD-LTE JP 256GB GC15S (Google Comet) has a 6.3-inch display and 4650 mAh battery. Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) has a 6.89-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold UW 5G TD-LTE JP 256GB GC15S (Google Comet) and Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) compare for speed?
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold UW 5G TD-LTE JP 256GB GC15S (Google Comet) scores 95/100 for performance; Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) scores 90/100.
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