Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,115 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 60W |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 226 g | 214 g |
| Released | Aug 2026 | Mar 2026 |
Summary: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is ahead on battery, ram (max). Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is ahead on wired charging, screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, Super Actua display, 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR support | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.9 inches, 115.9 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels (QHD+), 486 ppi density | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density) |
| Brightness | 2400 nits (HDR), 3600 nits (peak) | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Features | — | Privacy Display |
Platform
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 (2nm, TSMC fabrication) + Titan M3 security coprocessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) for Galaxy |
| CPU | Octa-core (specific configuration not detailed, but high-performance) | Octa-core (details not specified, assumed high-performance) |
| GPU | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Adreno (details not specified, assumed high-performance) |
| AI | Gemini Intelligence, on-device Gemma models | — |
| OS | — | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB UFS (no card slot) | — |
| Variants | 12GB RAM with 256GB storage; 16GB RAM with 512GB or 1TB storage | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP wide (f/1.68, 82˚ FOV, 1/1.3" sensor, OIS), 48 MP ultrawide (f/1.7, 123˚ FOV, 1/2.51" sensor, Macro Focus), 48 MP telephoto (f/2.8, 23˚ FOV, 5x optical zoom, 1/1.95" sensor, OIS) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features, Super Res Zoom up to 120x, Panorama, HDR+ | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Nightvideography |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, 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 XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | High-resolution front camera (specific MP not detailed in sources) | 12 MP, f/2.2 (wide), PDAF |
| Features | 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 XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5115 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired (PD3.0), 25W wireless (Qi2), Reverse wireless charging | 60W wired (75% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (6.4 x 3.0 x 0.3 inches) | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 226 g | 214 g (7.55 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back, aluminum frame (assumed) |
| Colors | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte) | — |
Comms
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), 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 XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 12, 2026 | 2026, February 25 |
| Status | Available. Released August 20, 2026 | Available. Released 2026, March 11 |
| OS | Android 17, upgradable to 7 major OS updates | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL — 5,115 mAh for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Which has more RAM, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL — 16 GB for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL versus 12 GB for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 226 g for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL versus 214 g for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL — Aug 2026 for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL versus Mar 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Is the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 9/10.