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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Sharp AQUOS R11

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
Sharp AQUOS R11
60.2Inno Score
82.4Performance46.7
66Display76.2
47.3Camera68.3
71.7Battery50.1
94.7Features73.3
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+7 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS R11

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 60.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and battery (+22). Sharp AQUOS R11 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 50
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 30% higher Pixel density: 516 ppi vs 396 ppi

Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS R11

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 66
  • Stronger camera score: 68 vs 47
  • 319% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 319% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 285% higher telephoto: 39 MP vs 10 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS R11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS R11
Screen size6.7 ″+3%6.5 ″
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XLTPO Pro IGZO OLED
Resolution3120x14401080x2340
Pixel density516 ppi+30%396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz+100%
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,600 nits+38%
Screen-to-body90.7 %+1%89.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS R11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS R11
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393Top 8%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515Top 2%—
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS R11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS R11
Main camera50 MP50 MP+1%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+319%
Telephoto10 MP39 MP+285%
Optical zoom3 x+3%2.9 x
Max video8K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP50 MP+319%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS R11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS R11
Capacity4,900 mAh5,100 mAh+4%
Wired charging45 W+25%36 W
Wireless charging20 W—
Active use endurance16.4 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS R11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS R11
Weight190 g+3%195 g
Thickness7.3 mm+18%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68/IP69
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS R11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS R11
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.06.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS R11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS R11
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 16
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS R11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS R11
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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