Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 11

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 overall by 12 points (80 vs 68 out of 100).
  • Key differences: resolution, where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 1440 × 3120 vs 1080 × 2424 px; rear camera aperture, where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has f/1.4 vs f/1.7; rear camera (megapixels), where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 200 vs 48 MP; pixel density, where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 500 vs 422 PPI; model, where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Google Tensor G6.
  • Best value: Google Pixel 11 (from $899) — 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 · 77 overall, #60 of 139
68
Key differences
  • ResolutionSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 1440 × 3120 vs 1080 × 2424 px
  • Rear camera apertureSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra f/1.4 vs f/1.7
  • Rear cameraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 200 vs 48 MP
  • Pixel densitySamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 500 vs 422 PPI
  • ModelSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Google Tensor G6

Scores by Category

Galaxy S26 Ultra wins 9 of 14 categories

CategoryGalaxy S26 UltraPixel 11Lead
Display
+13
Rear Camera
+11
Power & Battery
Tie
Benchmark
+100
Chip
+19
Memory
+21
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
Tie
Miscellaneous
+5
Storage
+46
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+8
Connectivity
+6
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

214 g197 g
Galaxy S26 UltraPixel 11

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 17 g (9%) heavier than Pixel 11.

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pixel 11
RAM capacity
16 GB33% more
12 GB

Storage

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

Display

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pixel 11
Resolution
1440 × 3120 px
1080 × 2424 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection

Rear Camera

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pixel 11
Rear camera aperture
1.418% less
1.7
Optical zoom
5×
5×
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pixel 11
Weight
214 g
197 g8% less

Power & Battery

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pixel 11
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
4,985 mAh
Wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

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

Miscellaneous

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

Security

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pixel 11
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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