Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Google Pixel 11
Google Pixel 11 wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want more speed for games. Buy Google Pixel 11 if you want better photos, longer battery life and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraGoogle Pixel 11. Takes the better photos: camera score 8 out of 10, against 7.
- BatteryGoogle Pixel 11. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 7 out of 10, against 6. It has a 4985 mAh battery.
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy S26. Faster for games and heavy apps: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm) in US/Canada/China; Exynos 2600 (2nm) elsewhere, speed score 9 out of 10, against 7.
- UpdatesIt's a tie
- PriceGoogle Pixel 11. Costs 13% less.
Overall, Google Pixel 11 wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹1,02,999 | ₹89,999 |
| Launched | 25 February 2026 | 12 August 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 8.5 (Android 16) | Android 17 (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Battery | Better battery life than the S25; a full day for most people. | Good battery life that lasts a full day, with fast magnetic wireless charging. |
| Camera | Good 50MP main camera with a 3x zoom lens and a strong selfie camera with autofocus. | Solid photos with a useful 5x zoom and very good selfies. |
| Speed | Fast for everything; chip depends on country (Snapdragon in the US, Exynos elsewhere). | Smooth for daily use, but slower than rival flagships, especially for games. |
| Catch | Very little changed from the S25, charging is only 25W, and the US price rose to $999.99 (about ₹95,000) in October 2026. | Little changed from the Pixel 10, slow 30W wired charging, and it costs $100 (about ₹9,500) more. |
| Updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.3-inch OLED, 60-120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm) in US/Canada/China; Exynos 2600 (2nm) elsewhere | Google Tensor G6 (TSMC; Google and some outlets say 2nm, GSMArena lists 3nm) |
| CPU | US/CA/CN: 2x @ 4.74GHz + 6x @ 3.62GHz (Oryon V3). Elsewhere: 10-core, 1x @ 3.80GHz + 3x @ 3.25GHz + 6x @ 2.75GHz | 7-core: 1x C1-Ultra @ 4.1GHz + 4x C1-Pro @ 3.4GHz + 2x C1-Pro @ 2.65GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 840 (Snapdragon) or Xclipse 960 (Exynos) | Imagination IMG CXTP-48-1536 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU or Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.x storage; RAM type not officially stated) | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.x; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4985 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired PD 3.0 (55% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless | 30W wired PD 3.0 PPS (55% in 30 min), 25W Qi2.2 magnetic wireless, reverse wired and bypass charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", OIS) + 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, 1/3.94", OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees); 12MP front | 48MP main (f/1.7, 1/1.56", OIS) + 10.8MP 5x telephoto (f/3.1, 1/3.2", OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees, no autofocus); 10.5MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 7.2mm thick, 167g | 8.6mm thick, 197g |
| Software | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | Android 17 at launch, Android 17 now |
| Updates | 7 years promised | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 tri-band, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort 1.2 | Wi-Fi 6E tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2, NFC |
| Modem | Region dependent, exact modem not officially stated | MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially named) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena); haptics not officially detailed | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.3 LUFS) |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | No high-frequency PWM dimming (GSMArena); touch sampling not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially detailed | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, Obsidian |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy S26₹1,02,999
- Google Pixel 11₹89,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Google Pixel 11?
- Google Pixel 11 wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want more speed for games. Buy Google Pixel 11 if you want better photos, longer battery life and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Google Pixel 11 takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Google Pixel 11 lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy S26 costs ₹1,02,999, Google Pixel 11 costs ₹89,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy S26: 7 years, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Google Pixel 11: 7 years, now on Android 17.