Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
46.7Performance43.2
60.8Display44.9
51.2Camera41.9
50.7Battery43.7
94.7Features65.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 115 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 11 wins this phone face-off, 56 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and display (+16). Samsung Galaxy A26 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 11
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
- 10% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 8.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $300 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+10% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+200% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu | — | 754,064Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 294,711Bottom 22% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 87,552Bottom 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 138,545Bottom 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 233,256Bottom 24% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 11 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+400% | 1 x |
| Max video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 13 MP+24% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,985 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+20% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+1% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.7 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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