Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Google Pixel 11 scores 7.4 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 7.6. The Google Pixel 11 leads in battery, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 is ahead in performance, design and value for money. The Google Pixel 11 is the newer phone, announced Aug 12, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 11
- Bigger battery 4,985 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- Faster wired charging 30 W vs 25 W
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
- Brighter screen 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Lower launch price $899 vs $899.99
- Newer model Aug 12, 2026 vs Feb 25, 2026
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S26
- Lighter 167 g vs 197 g
- Thinner 7.2 mm vs 8.6 mm
- Higher-resolution video 8K@30 vs 4K@60
- Adaptive (LTPO) refresh rate
- Newer Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
- Reverse wireless charging
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 11Samsung Galaxy S26
Overall
7.4
7.6
Display
8.2
8.3
Performance
7.7
8.9
Camera
7.9
8.0
Battery
5.8
5.1
Design
8.4
8.9
Value for money
5.7
6.2
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 11Samsung Galaxy S26
Size
6.3 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED, Actua
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 × 2424 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
422 ppi
409 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
2,600 nits
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 11Samsung Galaxy S26
Process
3 nm
3 nm
Max CPU clock
4.11 GHz
—
GPU
PowerVR CXTP-48-1536
Adreno 840
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
256 GB / 512 GB
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 11Samsung Galaxy S26
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.56"
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
10.8 MP, 5× optical
10 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
5×
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
4K@60
8K@30
Front camera
10.5 MP
12 MP
Front video
4K@60
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Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 11Samsung Galaxy S26
Capacity
4,985 mAh
4,300 mAh
Wired charging
30 W
25 W
Wireless charging
25 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 11Samsung Galaxy S26
Dimensions
152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm
149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm
Thickness
8.6 mm
7.2 mm
Weight
197 g
167 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
Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, Obsidian
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Pink Gold, Silver Shadow
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 11Samsung Galaxy S26
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 11Samsung 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 11Samsung Galaxy S26
Announced
Aug 12, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
Released
Aug 20, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$899
$899.99
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