Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Google Pixel 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ share the same PhoneRanked score of 7.7. The Google Pixel 11 Pro leads in display and camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is ahead in performance, battery and design. The Google Pixel 11 Pro is the newer phone, announced Aug 12, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
- Brighter screen 3,600 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Lower launch price $1,099 vs $1,099.99
- Newer model Aug 12, 2026 vs Feb 25, 2026
- Faster wireless charging 25 W vs 20 W
- More RAM 12 GB / 16 GB vs 12 GB
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery 4,900 mAh vs 4,850 mAh
- Faster wired charging 45 W vs 30 W
- Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Lighter 190 g vs 204 g
- Thinner 7.3 mm vs 8.4 mm
- Higher screen resolution 1440 × 3120 px vs 1280 × 2856 px
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Overall
7.7
7.7
Display
8.8
8.6
Performance
7.9
8.9
Camera
8.6
7.4
Battery
5.7
6.2
Design
8.5
8.8
Value for money
6.0
6.1
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Size
6.3 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1280 × 2856 px
1440 × 3120 px
Pixel density
495 ppi
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Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,600 nits
2,600 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Process
3 nm
3 nm
Max CPU clock
4.11 GHz
4.74 GHz
GPU
PowerVR CXTP-48-1536
Adreno 840
Geekbench 6 single-core
2,649
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
7,164
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RAM
12 GB / 16 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.3"
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
10 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
5×
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
—
Front camera
42 MP
12 MP
Front video
4K@60
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Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity
4,850 mAh
4,900 mAh
Wired charging
30 W
45 W
Wireless charging
25 W
20 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Dimensions
152.7 × 71.9 × 8.4 mm
158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm
Thickness
8.4 mm
7.3 mm
Weight
204 g
190 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
—
Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
eSIM only
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte)
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
6.0
USB
USB-C 3.x
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NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
OS at launch
Android 17
Android 16
Interface
—
One UI 8.5
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Announced
Aug 12, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
Released
Aug 20, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$1,099
$1,099.99
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