Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
68Performance82.4
67.4Display66
71Camera47.3
68.2Battery71.7
94.7Features94.7
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 11 Pro10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 11 Pro scores 71.2 against 71.2 for Samsung Galaxy S26+. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 11 Pro edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 11 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
- 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
- 300% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 250% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 12 MP
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 68
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 68
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 7,415
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,393 vs 2,701
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1280x2856 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 497 ppi | 516 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,600 nits+38% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87 % | 90.7 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 1,952,524 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,701Top 25% | 3,393+26%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,415Top 26% | 11,515+55%Top 4% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 67 %Top 40% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.x | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,850 mAh | 4,900 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+25% | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.6 h | 16.4 h+5% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g | 190 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.3 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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