Samsung Galaxy S26 leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 leads overall versus Pixel 11. Battery: 65.9 vs 82.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 11
Best for users who prioritize camera and display.
Samsung Galaxy S26
Best for users who prioritize performance and battery.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Resolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Size
Refresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.3" | 6.3" |
Resolution Phone A leads | 1080 x 2424Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone A leads | 3000 nitsBetter | 2600 nits |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 421 ppiBetter | 409 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Storage
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 12GB | 12GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR5X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 4.1GHz | 4.74GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 9 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 1x4.1GHz + 4x3.4GHz + 2x2.65GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHz + 1x3.80GHz + 3x3.25GHz + 6x2.75GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 6830 | 3064672Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 1836850 | 3064672Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 2280 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 6830 | 10824Better |
Storage Close match | 512GB | 512GB |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Phone B leads | Google Tensor G6 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CNExynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROWBetter |
GPU Needs more data | IMG CXTP-48-1536 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CNXclipse 960 - ROW |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 48MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 48MP + 13MP + 10.8MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Close match | 1/1.56 | 1/1.56 |
Rear Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.7Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Phone A leads | 5xBetter | 3x |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 30x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Phone B leads | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Phone B leads | 10.5MP | 12MPBetter |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Not Official | Not available |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR10+ |
Camera Features Needs more data | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 generally outperforms Pixel 11 across key categories. Resolution: 1080 x 2424 vs 1080 x 2340 This makes Galaxy S26 the better choice for most users, though Pixel 11 may excel in specific areas.
Best for photographers and content creators. Pixel 11 offers superior camera capabilities with strong display.
Best for users who prioritize performance and battery. Galaxy S26 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 235,200 – Rs 251,720 | ≈ Rs 176,397 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy S26 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the better choice overall, winning in 2 key categories.
The top differences are: Resolution (Google Pixel 11 advantage), Peak Brightness (Google Pixel 11 advantage), Pixel Density (Google Pixel 11 advantage), CPU Clock (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), CPU Cluster Speeds (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage).
Google Pixel 11 has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Samsung Galaxy S26 tends to last longer on a charge.
Google Pixel 11: non-PTA approximately Rs 235,200 – Rs 251,720; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S26: non-PTA approximately Rs 176,397; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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