Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
68.6Performance87.5
69Display66
71Camera47.3
73.5Battery71.7
94.7Features94.7
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 11 Pro XL7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL scores 72.8 against 72.7 for Samsung Galaxy S26+. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 11 Pro XL edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 66
- 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
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 69
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 7,535
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,393 vs 2,724
- 16% lower weight: 190 g vs 226 g
- 14% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,100 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 482 ppi | 516 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,600 nits+38% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.6 % | 90.7 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 1,994,033 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,724Top 20% | 3,393+25%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,535Top 22% | 11,515+53%Top 2% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 71 %Bottom 46% | — |
| 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 XL | 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 XL | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,115 mAh+4% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+25% | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.8 h | 16.4 h+4% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 190 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.3 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | 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 XL | 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 XL | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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