Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
46.7Performance90
60.8Display62.7
51.2Camera74
50.7Battery61.2
94.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Google Pixel 119 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 76 to 56, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+43) and camera (+23). 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
- 15% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 90 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 51
- 363% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 11 MP
- 317% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 48 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 498 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+15% | 2,600 nits |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 1,017,509Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 1,344,505Top 4% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 390,717Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 685,076Top 7% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 3,437,807Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,850Top 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,900Top 1% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | 11 MP | 50 MP+363% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,985 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 60 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+8% | 214 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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