Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Ultra leads Google Pixel 11 Pro overall by 12 points (80 vs 68 out of 100).
  • Key differences: rear camera aperture, where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has f/1.4 vs f/1.68; resolution, where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 1440 × 3120 vs 1280 × 2856 px; rear camera (megapixels), where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 200 vs 50 MP; model, where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Google Tensor G6; front camera (megapixels), where Google Pixel 11 Pro has 42 vs 12 MP.
  • Best value: Google Pixel 11 Pro (from $1,099) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads overall
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra · 85 overall, #7 of 139
80
Google Pixel 11 Pro · 77 overall, #60 of 139
68
Key differences
  • Rear camera apertureSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra f/1.4 vs f/1.68
  • ResolutionSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 1440 × 3120 vs 1280 × 2856 px
  • Rear cameraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 200 vs 50 MP
  • ModelSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Google Tensor G6
  • Front cameraGoogle Pixel 11 Pro 42 vs 12 MP

Scores by Category

Galaxy S26 Ultra wins 7 of 14 categories · Pixel 11 Pro wins 1

CategoryGalaxy S26 UltraPixel 11 ProLead
Display
+8
Rear Camera
+10
Power & Battery
Tie
Benchmark
+100
Chip
+19
Memory
+95
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
Tie
Miscellaneous
+5
Storage
+46
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+16
Connectivity
Tie
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

214 g204 g
Galaxy S26 UltraPixel 11 Pro

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 10 g (5%) heavier than Pixel 11 Pro.

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Memory

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

Storage

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

Display

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pixel 11 Pro
Resolution
1440 × 3120 px
1280 × 2856 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection

Rear Camera

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pixel 11 Pro
Rear camera aperture
1.417% less
1.68
Optical zoom
5×
5×
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pixel 11 Pro
Weight
214 g
204 g5% less

Power & Battery

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pixel 11 Pro
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh3% more
4,850 mAh
Wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pixel 11 Pro
Geekbench single-core score
3,781
N/A

Miscellaneous

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

Security

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
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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