Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro
One of these devices is still rumored — its specs are not official yet and may change before launch.
Which is better?
- Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro is too close to call — 7.7 overall against 8.0.
- Google Pixel 11 Pro XL takes 3 of the 5 categories both phones are scored in.
- Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro has the bigger battery — 5,240 mAh against 115 mAh.
- On paper, Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro has the higher-resolution main camera — 200 MP against 50 MP.
- Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro charges faster — 60W wired against 45W.
Category scores
| Category | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 7.2 | 8.0Better |
| Camera | 7.8Better | 7.5 |
| Display | 8.1 | 8.6Better |
| Design & Build | 7.7 | — |
| Software | 8.3Better | 7.4 |
| Audio | 7.1 | — |
| Call Quality | 8.3Better | 7.8 |
| Battery | — | 8.2 |
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Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | 5G |
| Bands 2g | GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1,800, 1,900 MHz) | — |
| Bands 3g | UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 | — |
| Bands 4g | LTE: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/40/41/48/66/71 (US model) | — |
| Bands 5g | 5G sub-6: Bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/40/41/48/66/70/71/77/78; 5G mmW: Bands 258/260/261 (US model) | — |
| Launch | ||
| Status | Available. Released 2026, August 20 | Rumored. Exp. release 2027 |
| Release Date | 2026, August 20 | Exp. announcement 2027 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (6.4 x 3.0 x 0.3 in) | 154.1 x 73.8 x 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 226 g (8 oz) | — |
| Build | Scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass with anti-scratch coating; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back with polished finish spacecraft-grade aluminium frame; IP68 dust and water resistance | — |
| Sim | [US]: Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs); [ROW]: Dual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Display | ||
| Type | Super Actua LTPO OLED, Smooth Display (1-120 Hz), HDR support, up to 2,400 nits (HDR) and up to 3,600 nits (peak brightness), >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, Privacy Display |
| Size | 6.8 inches (171 mm), 20:9 aspect ratio | — |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 486 PPI | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass with anti-scratch shield | — |
| Platform | ||
| Os | Launched with Android 17; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates | Android 17 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6; Titan M3 security coprocessor | — |
| Memory | ||
| Internal | 256 GB with 12 GB RAM; 512 GB with Zoned UFS for faster performance with 16 GB RAM; 1 TB with Zoned UFS for faster performance with 16 GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | Pro triple rear camera system: 50 MP Octa PD wide camera, f/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.3" image sensor; 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus and Macro Focus, f/1.7, 123° field of view; 48 MP Quad PD telephoto camera with optical image stabilisation, f/2.8, 23° field of view, 5x optical zoom; Pro Zoom up to 120x, optical quality at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x, 10x | 200 MP (wide), OIS + 50 MP (ultrawide) + telephoto (unconfirmed) |
| Features | Magic Capture, Camera Looks, Pro controls, High-res (up to 50 MP), Pro Zoom up to 120x, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Instant Night Sight, Astrophotography, High-res Portrait mode (50 MP), Face Unblur, Auto Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top Shot; Multi-zone LDAF (laser detect auto-focus) sensor, spectral and flicker sensor, optical and electronic image stabilisation on wide and telephoto | OIS |
| Video | 8K video recording at 24/30 fps (powered by Video Boost), 4K video recording at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p video recording at 24/30/60 fps; Creator Suite, Pro Stable Video, Video Boost, Night Sight Video, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR video, Cinematic Pan, slow-motion video support up to 240 fps | — |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Single | 42 MP dual PD selfie camera with auto-focus, f/2.2 aperture, 103° ultrawide field of view | 16 MP |
| Features | Auto-focus | — |
| Video | 4K video recording at 30/60 fps | — |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers; three microphones, noise suppression, spatial audio | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wlan | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v6 with antenna diversity for enhanced quality and connection | — |
| Positioning | Dual-band multi-constellation GNSS; Ultra-wideband chip for accurate ranging and spatial orientation; Thread networking technology; Google Cast | — |
| Nfc | Yes (NFC) | — |
| Usb | USB Type-C 3.2 | — |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer; Fingerprint Unlock, Face Unlock | — |
| Battery | ||
| Type | 115 mAh | 5240 mAh |
| Charging | Fast charging up to 75% in about 30 minutes using 45 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified) up to 25 W | 60W wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte) | — |
| Price | From $1,299 (US) | — |
| Models | — | SM-S957, SM-S957B/DS |
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