Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Google Pixel 11 Pro

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Google Pixel 11 Pro overall by 6 points (76 vs 70 out of 100).
  • Key differences: optical zoom, where Google Pixel 11 Pro has 5× vs 3×; resolution, where Google Pixel 11 Pro has 1280 × 2856 vs 1080 × 2340 px; battery capacity, where Google Pixel 11 Pro has 4,850 vs 4,300 mAh; weight, where Samsung Galaxy S26 is 37 g lighter; pixel density, where Google Pixel 11 Pro has 495 vs 411 PPI.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads overall
Samsung Galaxy S26 · 80 overall, #34 of 139
76
Google Pixel 11 Pro · 77 overall, #60 of 139
70
Key differences
  • Optical zoomGoogle Pixel 11 Pro 5× vs 3×
  • ResolutionGoogle Pixel 11 Pro 1280 × 2856 vs 1080 × 2340 px
  • Battery capacityGoogle Pixel 11 Pro 4,850 vs 4,300 mAh
  • WeightSamsung Galaxy S26 37 g lighter
  • Pixel densityGoogle Pixel 11 Pro 495 vs 411 PPI

Scores by Category

Galaxy S26 wins 6 of 14 categories · Pixel 11 Pro wins 4

CategoryGalaxy S26Pixel 11 ProLead
Display
+7
Rear Camera
+8
Power & Battery
+7
Benchmark
+97
Chip
+19
Memory
+86
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+23
Miscellaneous
+5
Storage
+46
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+16
Connectivity
Tie
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

167 g204 g
Galaxy S26Pixel 11 Pro

Pixel 11 Pro is 37 g (22%) heavier than Galaxy S26.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
Galaxy S26
Pixel 11 Pro
RAM capacity
12 GB
N/A

Storage

Feature
Galaxy S26
Pixel 11 Pro
Storage capacity
256 GB
N/A

Display

Feature
Galaxy S26
Pixel 11 Pro
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
1280 × 2856 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection

Rear Camera

Feature
Galaxy S26
Pixel 11 Pro
Rear camera aperture
1.8
1.687% less
Optical zoom
3×
5×67% more
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Galaxy S26
Pixel 11 Pro
Weight
167 g18% less
204 g

Power & Battery

Feature
Galaxy S26
Pixel 11 Pro
Battery capacity
4,300 mAh
4,850 mAh13% more
Wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
Galaxy S26
Pixel 11 Pro
Geekbench single-core score
2,995
N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature
Galaxy S26
Pixel 11 Pro
Security updates until
2033
2033
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
Galaxy S26
Pixel 11 Pro
Fingerprint scanner
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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