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| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹89,999 | ₹1,02,999 |
| Launched | 12 August 2026 | 25 February 2026 |
| Software now | Android 17 (same as launch) | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 8.5 (Android 16) |
| Rating | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Battery | Good battery life that lasts a full day, with fast magnetic wireless charging. | Better battery life than the S25; a full day for most people. |
| Camera | Solid photos with a useful 5x zoom and very good selfies. | Good 50MP main camera with a 3x zoom lens and a strong selfie camera with autofocus. |
| Speed | Smooth for daily use, but slower than rival flagships, especially for games. | Fast for everything; chip depends on country (Snapdragon in the US, Exynos elsewhere). |
| Catch | Little changed from the Pixel 10, slow 30W wired charging, and it costs $100 (about ₹9,500) more. | Very little changed from the S25, charging is only 25W, and the US price rose to $999.99 (about ₹95,000) in October 2026. |
| Updates | 7 years | 7 years |
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Checked 19 October 2026Oppo has confirmed the dates, and reports say it moves to three 200MP rear cameras and an 8,000mAh battery, a big camera and battery jump over the Find X9 Pro.
If you want a camera-first flagship this month, wait a few days and compare prices, since Indian pricing is not announced yet (a tipster says up to about ₹1,45,000).
Already on sale in China, it brings two 200MP cameras (main and 3.2x periscope) plus a small rear screen, which India never got on the Xiaomi 17 line.
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iQOO has confirmed it is coming to India, and leaks point to the newest Snapdragon chip with a large 8,400mAh battery and a 165Hz 2K screen.
If you want a gaming-focused flagship under ₹1 lakh, it is worth waiting a couple of months for this rather than buying an older flagship now.
The China model, launched on 12 October 2026, has a 9,000mAh battery (up from 7,300mAh) and a 200MP main camera, though wired charging drops from 120W to 100W.
Do not wait for it: OnePlus has not confirmed India, it is not coming to the US or Europe, and the cheaper OnePlus 16R looks more likely for India.
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Reports say it gets the 2nm A20 chip and more RAM (9GB or 12GB, up from 8GB), while the screen stays the same as the iPhone 17.
The iPhone 17 is already a good buy and the iPhone 18 looks like a modest step, so only wait if you are not in a hurry.
Reports suggest a newer A20 chip and Apple's C2 modem, but otherwise very few changes from the iPhone 17e, which still has a 60Hz screen.
Buy an iPhone 17e now if it is on a good deal, since the 18e is expected to change very little.
Leaks say it jumps from the Tensor G4 in the Pixel 10a to the much newer Tensor G6, though the battery may shrink slightly to 4,870mAh.
If you want a budget Pixel and can wait about five months, the chip upgrade makes the 11a worth waiting for.