Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,850 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 60W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 204 g | 214 g |
| Released | Aug 2026 | Mar 2026 |
Summary: Google Pixel 11 Pro is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, screen size.
Display
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|
| Type | Super Actua LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches, 115.9 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 495 PPI | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, new anti-scratch display coating | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Features | Up to 3,600 nits peak brightness | Privacy Display |
Platform
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 (2nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) for Galaxy |
| CPU | 1x 4.11 GHz Cortex C1-Ultra + 4x 3.38 GHz Cortex C1-Pro + 2x 2.65 GHz Cortex C1-Pro | Octa-core (details not specified, assumed high-performance) |
| GPU | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Adreno (details not specified, assumed high-performance) |
Memory
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X (256GB versions), 16GB LPDDR5X (512GB, 1TB versions) | — |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP (wide), 48 MP (ultrawide), 48 MP (telephoto, 5x optical zoom) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, OIS, Auto-HDR, panorama, 120x Pro Zoom, Camera Looks, Magic Capture | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Nightvideography |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 200 MP, f/1.4, 85˚ (wide), PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide); 50 MP, f/2.9 (telephoto), 10x optical zoom; 10 MP, f/2.4 (telephoto), 3x optical zoom |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|
| Single | Undisclosed MP (likely 10.8 MP or higher, ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2 (wide), PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, AI ISP |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4850 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, 25W Qi2.2 wireless, Reverse wireless | 60W wired (75% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 in) | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 204 g (7.2 oz) | 214 g (7.55 oz) |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass (front and back), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back, aluminum frame (assumed) |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (US); Nano-SIM and eSIM (elsewhere) | — |
Comms
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 12 | 2026, February 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, August 20 | Available. Released 2026, March 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 4,850 mAh for the Google Pixel 11 Pro versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Google Pixel 11 Pro — 204 g for the Google Pixel 11 Pro versus 214 g for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Google Pixel 11 Pro — Aug 2026 for the Google Pixel 11 Pro versus Mar 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Is the Google Pixel 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 11 Pro 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 9/10.
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