Samsung announced the Galaxy S26 at its Unpacked event in February. It gave the base model a battery boost but hiked its starting price by $100 over the Galaxy S25. This comes at a time when Samsung's closest Android rival, Google, is bridging the gap between its base and Pro models. The company added a dedicated telephoto camera to its latest-generation Pixel 10, which helps the Pixel 10 reach the Galaxy S26 's camera versatility. Both phones have a 6.3-inch screen, three cameras on the back and exclusive software features -- all while sharing the latest Android perks, like Quick Share's new ability to send photos and files over AirDrop to Apple devices. However, the Google Pixel 10 undercuts its Samsung rival by $100, but it comes with half the storage, starting with 128GB. Is it worth saving $100, or does the new Galaxy S26 deserve its new price tag? I compared both phones to find out. Here's how the Samsung Galaxy S26 compares to the Google Pixel 10.…