Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Google Pixel 11

Google Pixel 11

Google · Phone

7.2/ 10 — Good

$799≈ €715 · ≈ £596≈ converted at today's rate · Buy on Amazon

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Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung · Phone

7.1/ 10 — Good

$899≈ €805 · ≈ £671≈ converted at today's rate · Buy on Amazon

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Which is better?

  • Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 is too close to call — 7.2 overall against 7.1.
  • Google Pixel 11 takes 3 of the 6 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Google Pixel 11 has the bigger battery — 5,000 mAh against 4,300 mAh.
  • On paper, Samsung Galaxy S26 has the higher-resolution main camera — 50 MP against 48 MP.
  • Google Pixel 11 charges faster — 30W wired against 25W.

Category scores

CategoryGoogle Pixel 11Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance7.0Better6.6
Camera6.97.4Better
Display8.2Better7.8
Battery7.5Better6.6
Design & Build7.8Tie7.8Tie
Software6.06.4Better

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SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11Samsung Galaxy S26
Launch
MonthAugustMarch
Year20262026
StatusComing SoonAvailable
Display
TypeOLED, 120Hz, HDRDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz,
Size6.36.3
Resolution2424 x 1080 pixels (~421 ppi)2340 x 1080 pixels (~416 ppi)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Platform
OsAndroid 17Android 16, One UI 8.5
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G6Exynos 2600 (2nm) / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
Cpu—Deca-core (up to ~3.9 GHz)
Gpu—Xclipse 960 / Adreno 840
Main Camera
Wide48 MP, primary camera50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, Standard wide, OIS
Ultrawide13 MP, ultrawide12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120° field of view
Telephoto10.8 MP, 5x optical zoom10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm, 3x optical zoom, OIS
FeaturesOIS, PDAF, HDR, PanoramaOIS, PDAF, HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, 8K Video
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Virtual proximity sensingFingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Face Unlock, Virtual proximity sensing
Battery
Type5000 mAh4300 mAh
ChargingFast wired (~30W), wireless (Qi2)25W wired, 15W wireless, Reverse wireless charging
Misc
Colors—Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
Models—SM-S921B, SM-S921U, SM-S921U1z
Audio
JackNoNo
LoudspeakerYesYes
Build
ProtectionIP68IP68, Water and dust resistant
MaterialsGlass front, Glass back, Aluminum frameGlass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame
Cameras
Wide · Mp4850
Wide · Descriptionprimary cameraStandard wide, OIS
Ultrawide · Mp1312
Ultrawide · Descriptionultrawide120° field of view
Telephoto · Mp10.810
Telephoto · Description5x optical zoom3x optical zoom, OIS
Wide · Aperture—1.8
Wide · Focal Length—24
Ultrawide · Aperture—2.2
Ultrawide · Focal Length—13
Telephoto · Aperture—2.4
Telephoto · Focal Length—70
Connectivity
WlanWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)
Bluetooth6.06.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSUSB Type-C 3.2
NfcYesYes
InfraredNoNo
RadioNoNo
UsbUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
Dimensions
Size152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (rumored)149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight—167
Memory Storage
0 · Ram12GB12GB
0 · Storage12GB12GB
1 · Ram12GB12GB
1 · Storage12GB12GB
Sensors
FingerprintFingerprint (under-display)Fingerprint (under-display)
AccelerometerAccelerometerAccelerometer
GyroscopeGyroscopeGyroscope
CompassCompassCompass
BarometerBarometer—
Virtual ProximityVirtual proximity sensingVirtual proximity sensing
ListFingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Virtual proximity sensingFingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Face Unlock, Virtual proximity sensing
Face Unlock—Face Unlock
Sim
TypesNano-SIM, eSIMNano-SIM, eSIM, Dual SIM
Storage
Card SlotNoNo
TypeUFSUFS 4.0

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