Khaberni - If you're searching for the latest that Android phones have to offer, the Pixel series is often recommended because it comes directly with the Android system developed by the company, and receives new features first.
However, "Statcounter" statistics indicate that "Samsung" ranks second among smartphone sellers in the United States, after "Apple", and a large part of its popularity is attributed to the diversity of its devices and its ability to meet all budgets, from the economical Galaxy A15 to the luxurious Galaxy Z TriFold.
Despite the advantages offered by Pixel phones, the Galaxy series excels in a range of practical and unique features that "Google" phones do not provide, according to a report published by "slashgear" and reviewed by "Al Arabiya Business".
Here are the top 5 features:
1. Built-in S Pen
A unique feature in "Samsung" phones is the built-in pen, which started with the Galaxy Note series in 2011 and continued with the Galaxy S Ultra phones.
The pen provides more accuracy than fingers, making it easier to take notes, draw, or edit photos.
Some models support Bluetooth connection for air gestures, but recent generations like the Galaxy S25 Ultra have eliminated this feature.
By contrast, using an external stylus on Pixel remains an option, but it does not integrate as smoothly with the One UI interface.
2. Extensive customization through Good Lock app
"Samsung" phones offer greater customization freedom compared to the Pixel phones that use a version close to stock Android.
The Good Lock app, available from the Galaxy Store, allows editing the home screen, notification panel, navigation bar, and more.
For example, the NavStar unit changes the appearance of the navigation bar, and QuickStar controls the quick settings panel, for a completely personalized experience.
3. Innovative hardware additions
Snapdragon processors in Galaxy phones generally outperform Tensor chips in Pixel phones in terms of performance.
In addition, "Samsung" provides an anti-reflection layer on the screen, and Privacy Display technology in the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which blocks content when viewed from a side angle, and can be activated only on specific areas.
Some Galaxy A phones support storage expansion via microSD, which is not found in Pixel phones, in addition to a 3x telephoto lens in the S26 Ultra for clearer long-distance shots.
4. Full desktop experience with Samsung DeX
DeX feature has been around since 2017, and turns the phone into a desktop interface when connected to an external screen via USB-C or wirelessly via Miracast.
Applications function as windows that can be moved or resized, providing a computer-like experience.
The recent versions of DeX for tablets or foldable phones provide an interface more suited for use with a keyboard and mouse, unlike Pixel’s experimental experience with Android 17 so far.
5. Additional One UI features
One UI interface offers small but practical tools not found in Pixel, such as:
- Dual Messenger: Using two different accounts for an app like "WhatsApp".
- Sound direction for a specific app: Playing sound of a specific app through a Bluetooth speaker while other apps continue on the phone’s speaker.
- Edge Panel: Quick access to favorite apps with a single gesture, ideal for large screens.
- Partial screen recording: Choosing a specific area to record instead of the entire screen.
These features make the "Samsung" Galaxy series a strong choice for those looking for more than just a clean Android version, with practical features and full customization not currently provided by Pixel phones.
