Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins narrowly over Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold — 7.8 overall against 7.4. Both launched in 2026. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery — 5,000 mAh against 806 mAh.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Overall winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
7.8/ 10 — Good
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Full specs & details
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
7.4/ 10 — Good
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Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) | Google Tensor G6; Titan M3 security coprocessor |
| Display | 6.9″ · OLED · 120 Hz | 6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 48 MP wide |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh · 60W charging | 806 mAh · 30W charging |
| RAM / Storage | — | 16GB / 1TB |
Which is better?
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins narrowly over Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold — 7.8 overall against 7.4.
- Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold takes 2 of the 4 categories both phones are scored in.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery — 5,000 mAh against 806 mAh.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra gives you the larger screen — 6.9 inches against 6.5 inches.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra charges faster — 60W wired against 30W.
Category scores
| Category | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8.4Tie | 8.2Tie |
| Battery | 8.2Better | 3.3 |
| Software | 7.4 | 8.1Better |
| Audio | 5.6 | 7.8Better |
| Performance | — | 9.0 |
| Camera | — | 7.1 |
| Design & Build | — | 8.0 |
| Call Quality | — | 8.3 |
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Reasons to consider
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 806 mAh)
- Faster charging (60W vs 30W)
- Larger display (6.9″ vs 6.5″)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 2026 | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Launched with Android 17; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates |
| Chipset (as published) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) | Google Tensor G6; Titan M3 security coprocessor |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz + 6x3.62 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.9″ | 6.5″ |
| Resolution | 1,440 × 3,120 pixels | 1,080 × 2,342 pixels |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2 | Ultra-durable glass ceramic cover glass (cover display); Ultra Thin Glass (internal display) |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3,600 nits |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 806 mAh |
| Wired charging | 60W | 30W |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins clearly on Battery (8.2 vs 3.3) | ||
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm | 155.2 × 76 × 10.1 mm |
| Colours | Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Olive, Obsidian |
| Weight | — | 239 g |
| Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium, Ceramic |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| SIM | — | [US and ROW]: Dual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Audio | ||
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
| Loudspeaker | — | Stereo |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Barometer, Ambient light, Hall |
| Face unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Front cameras | 12 MP (f/2.2) | 10 MP · 10 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 48 MP wide · 10.5 MP ultrawide · 10.8 MP telephoto |
| Video (max) | — | 4K video recording at 24/30/60 fps |
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | — | 256 GB · 512 GB · 1 TB · 16 GB RAM |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | — | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Misc · Models | SM-S928B, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1 | Model GZDQ6 |
| Main Camera · Features | OIS, Laser AF, PDAF, HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, 8K Video | Magic Capture, Camera Looks, Pro controls, Super Zoom up to 30x, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, hands-free astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Auto Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top Shot, Dual Screen Preview, Rear Camera Selfie, Tabletop mode hands-free shots, Instant View, Made You Look; HiLight glanceable LED notifications around the camera flash |
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