Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Google Pixel 11

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

Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads overall

Samsung Galaxy S26 · 80 overall, #34 of 139

Google Pixel 11 · 77 overall, #60 of 139

Key differences

Optical zoomGoogle Pixel 11 5× vs 3×
Battery capacityGoogle Pixel 11 4,985 vs 4,300 mAh
WeightSamsung Galaxy S26 30 g lighter
ModelSamsung Galaxy S26 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Google Tensor G6

Scores by Category

Galaxy S26 wins 8 of 14 categories · Pixel 11 wins 2

Category	Galaxy S26Pixel 11	Lead
Display		Tie
Rear Camera		+7
Power & Battery		+9
Benchmark		+97
Chip		+19
Memory		+6
Security		Tie
Design & Weight		+21
Miscellaneous		+5
Storage		+46
Cellular		Tie
Front Camera		+8
Connectivity		+6
Sensors		Tie

Physical Comparison

Galaxy S26Pixel 11

Pixel 11 is 30 g (18%) heavier than Galaxy S26.

Value for Money

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Galaxy S26

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Pixel 11

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Detailed Specifications

Feature	Galaxy S26	Pixel 11
Model

Memory

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

Storage

Feature	Galaxy S26	Pixel 11
Storage capacity	256 GB	N/A
Is expandable	No	No

Display

Feature	Galaxy S26	Pixel 11
Size	6.3 in	6.3 in
Resolution	1080 × 2340 px	1080 × 2424 px
Pixel density	411 PPI	422 PPI3% more
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Display technology
Protection
Pen support	No	N/A
Screen-to-body ratio	91%	87%

Rear Camera

Feature	Galaxy S26	Pixel 11
Rear camera (megapixels)	50 MP4% more	48 MP
Rear camera aperture	1.8	1.76% less
Optical zoom	3×	5×67% more
High Dynamic Range (HDR)	Yes	Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Yes	Yes
Number of cameras	3	3
Other cameras	10 MP telephoto f/2.4, 12 MP ultrawide f/2.2	13 MP ultrawide f/2.2, 10.8 MP telephoto f/3.1

Feature	Galaxy S26	Pixel 11
Front camera (megapixels)	12 MP	N/A
Front camera aperture	2.2	2.2

Feature	Galaxy S26	Pixel 11
Cellular technology
SIM type
Dual-sim support	Yes	Yes

Feature	Galaxy S26	Pixel 11
Bluetooth technology
Wi-Fi technology
Connector
Headphone jack	No	No

Feature	Galaxy S26	Pixel 11
NFC sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope sensor	Yes	Yes
Magnetic field sensor	Yes	Yes
Atmospheric pressure sensor	Yes	Yes
GPS sensor	Yes	Yes

Design & Weight

Feature	Galaxy S26	Pixel 11
Color	N/A	N/A
Dimensions	7.17 × 14.96 × 0.72 cm	7.2 × 15.28 × 0.86 cm
Weight	167 g15% less	197 g

Power & Battery

Feature	Galaxy S26	Pixel 11
Battery capacity	4,300 mAh	4,985 mAh16% more
Wireless charging support	Yes	Yes
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes

Benchmark

Feature	Galaxy S26	Pixel 11
Antutu score	2,441,481	N/A
Geekbench single-core score	2,995	N/A
Geekbench multi-core score	10,824	N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature	Galaxy S26	Pixel 11
Release date	March 11, 2026	August 20, 2026
Security updates until	2033	2033
SAR (Head)	1.19 W/kg	N/A
SAR (Body)	1.2 W/kg	N/A
Dust & Water resistance
Operating system

Security

Feature	Galaxy S26	Pixel 11
Fingerprint scanner	Yes	Yes
Advanced face scanner	No	N/A

Specification Note

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