Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
by 7 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 Ultra leads overall versus Pixel 11. Performance: 81.9 vs 94.8.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 11
Best for users who prioritize software.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 6.3" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1080 x 2424 | 1440 x 3120Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Google Pixel 11 leads | 3000 nitsBetter | 2600 nits |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 421 ppi | 498 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | DX anti-reflective coating Privacy DisplayBetter |
RAM
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 12GB | 16GBBetter |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 4.1GHz | 4.74GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 7 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 1x4.1GHz + 4x3.4GHz + 2x2.65GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHz |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1836850 | 3892165Better |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 2690 | 3800Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 7450 | 11566Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 512GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | Google Tensor G6 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Different | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 48MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 48MP + 13MP + 10.8MP | 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1/1.56 | 1/1.3Better |
Rear Aperture Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | f/1.7 | f/1.4Better |
Optical Zoom Close match | 5x | 5x |
Digital Zoom Different | 30x | 100x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 10.5MP | 12MPBetter |
Front Sensor Different | 10.5MP | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera |
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 |
Camera Features Different | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better choice overall. Key differences: Galaxy S26 Ultra scores higher for camera (85.8 vs 77.6). Galaxy S26 Ultra lasts longer on a charge (about 10.6h vs 10.2h of estimated screen-on time). However, Pixel 11 may still suit your needs better depending on your priorities.
Galaxy S26 Ultra scores higher overall than Pixel 11 once each category is weighted. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) vs Google Tensor G6 (3 nm) That makes Galaxy S26 Ultra the safer all-round pick, though Pixel 11 may lead in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize software. Pixel 11 offers strong performance in these areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S26 Ultra excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 251,720 | ≈ Rs 299,317 |
| PTA | Rs 285,999 | Rs 365,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Ultra scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Google Pixel 11 advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Google Pixel 11: non-PTA approximately Rs 251,720; PTA Rs 285,999. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 299,317; PTA Rs 365,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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