Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26, 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 |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,850 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 204 g | 167 g |
| Released | Aug 2026 | Mar 2026 |
Summary: Google Pixel 11 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging. Samsung Galaxy S26 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|
| Type | Super Actua LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches, FHD+ |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 495 PPI | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, new anti-scratch display coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Up to 3,600 nits peak brightness | — |
Platform
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16, One UI 8.0 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 (2nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3 nm) or Exynos 2600 (2 nm) (region dependent) |
| CPU | 1x 4.11 GHz Cortex C1-Ultra + 4x 3.38 GHz Cortex C1-Pro + 2x 2.65 GHz Cortex C1-Pro | Octa-core |
| GPU | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Adreno (Snapdragon) / Xclipse (Exynos) |
Memory
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X (256GB versions), 16GB LPDDR5X (512GB, 1TB versions) | 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|
| 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 |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR10+ |
| Lenses | — | Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide); 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, 30x Space Zoom |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|
| Single | Undisclosed MP (likely 10.8 MP or higher, ultrawide) | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Lenses | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
Battery
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4850 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, 25W Qi2.2 wireless, Reverse wireless | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 in) | 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 204 g (7.2 oz) | 167 g |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass (front and back), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Armor Aluminum 2 frame |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (US); Nano-SIM and eSIM (elsewhere) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|
| 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/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, 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 |
Launch
| Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 12 | February 25, 2026 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, August 20 | Available. Released March 11, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Google Pixel 11 Pro — 4,850 mAh for the Google Pixel 11 Pro versus 4,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S26.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S26 — 204 g for the Google Pixel 11 Pro versus 167 g for the Samsung Galaxy S26.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Google Pixel 11 Pro — Aug 2026 for the Google Pixel 11 Pro versus Mar 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy S26.
Is the Google Pixel 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 11 Pro 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 9/10.
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