Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
46.7Performance82.4
60.8Display66
51.2Camera47.3
50.7Battery71.7
94.7Features94.7
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 117 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 56, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and battery (+21). Google Pixel 11 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 camera score: 51 vs 47
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
- 25% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 20 W
- 15% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 61
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 51
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
- 22% higher Pixel density: 516 ppi vs 422 ppi
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 516 ppi+22% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+15% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,393Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,515Top 2% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 11 MP+8% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,985 mAh+2% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+25% | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 16.4 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 190 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.3 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
Related comparisons
Google Pixel 11vs TECNO CAMON 30 Premier 5GVSGoogle Pixel 11vs HONOR Magic8 LiteVSGoogle Pixel 11vs TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GVSGoogle Pixel 11vs Honor 200VSSamsung Galaxy S26+vs Google Pixel 11 ProVSSamsung Galaxy S26+vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8VSSamsung Galaxy S26+vs Vivo X500 ProVSSamsung Galaxy S26+vs iQOO Z10 TurboVS