Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
It's close. Buy Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 if you want more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Google Pixel 11 Pro XL if you want better photos and longer battery life.
The short answer
- CameraGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL. Takes the better photos: camera score 9 out of 10, against 6.
- BatteryGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 8 out of 10, against 5. It has a 5115 mAh battery.
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy Z Flip8. 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
- PriceSamsung Galaxy Z Flip8. Costs 7% less.
Overall it's close, so pick the one that wins on what matters most to you.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹1,24,999 | ₹1,34,999 |
| Launched | 22 July 2026 | 12 August 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17) (same as launch) | Android 17 (same as launch) |
| Rating | 8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Battery | Good battery life for a flip phone; usually lasts a full day. | Battery life on par with Samsung and Apple's best; charges to 75% in about 30 minutes. |
| Camera | Dependable 50MP main and 12MP ultrawide cameras, the same as last year; no zoom lens. | Very good photos day and night, with a sharper 48MP 5x zoom thanks to a bigger sensor. |
| Speed | Fast chip, but it heats up and slows down under heavy use. | Smooth for everyday use, but not a gaming phone and it slows under long heavy loads. |
| Catch | Hardly changed from the Flip7, costs $100 (about ₹9,500) more, and only IP48 so it is not fully dust-proof. | Graphics speed did not improve and it costs $100 (about ₹9,500) more than last year. |
| Updates | 7 years | 7 years |
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Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9-inch foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak; 4.1-inch Super AMOLED cover screen, 120Hz, 3000 nits | 6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2400 nits HBM, 3600 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: 1x C1-Ultra @ 3.80GHz + 3x @ 3.25GHz + 6x C1-Pro @ 2.75GHz | 7-core: 1x C1-Ultra @ 4.1GHz + 4x C1-Pro @ 3.4GHz + 2x C1-Pro @ 2.65GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 840 @ 1.3GHz (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 | 5115 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired (55% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired PD 3.0 PPS (75% in 30 min), 25W Qi2.2 magnetic wireless, reverse wired and bypass charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 123 degrees, 1/3.2"); 10MP inner selfie | 50MP main (f/1.7, 1/1.3", OIS) + 48MP 5x periscope (f/2.8, 1/1.95", OIS) + 48MP ultrawide (f/1.7, 123 degrees, 1/2.51"); 42MP front |
| Water and dust | IP48 | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 6.1mm unfolded, 13.1mm folded thick, 180g | 8.5mm thick, 226g |
| Software | One UI 9 (Android 17) 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 | Wi-Fi 7 tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2, UWB, satellite SOS |
| Modem | Region dependent, exact modem not officially stated | MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially named) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -25.9 LUFS) | Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -25.0 LUFS); HiLight rear LED system |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially detailed; GSMArena found significant thermal throttling | Not officially stated; GSMArena found CPU throttling under sustained load |
| Colours | Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8₹1,24,999
- Google Pixel 11 Pro XL₹1,34,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or Google Pixel 11 Pro XL?
- It's close. Buy Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 if you want more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Google Pixel 11 Pro XL if you want better photos and longer battery life.
- Which has the better camera?
- Google Pixel 11 Pro XL takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Google Pixel 11 Pro XL lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 costs ₹1,24,999, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL costs ₹1,34,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: 7 years, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: 7 years, now on Android 17.