Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Key differences
- The Samsung Galaxy S26 launched ₹2,000 cheaper than the Google Pixel 11 (₹87,999 vs ₹89,999).
- The Google Pixel 11 has the bigger battery: 4,985mAh against 4,300mAh.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Brand | Google Pixel | Samsung |
| Model | Pixel 11 | Galaxy S26 |
| India launch date | 12 August 2026 | 26 February 2026 |
| First sale | 20 August 2026 | Not published |
| Launch price | From ₹89,999 | From ₹87,999 |
| Variants | 12GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 512GB | 12GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 512GB |
| Display | 6.3", Actua OLED, 1080x2424, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak | 6.3", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340x1080, 120Hz |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Not published |
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Not published |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear camera | 48MP main + 13MP ultrawide + 10.8MP telephoto (5x) | 50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP telephoto (3x) |
| Front camera | 10.5MP | 12MP |
| Rear video | 4K@60 | 8K@30 |
| Front video | 4K@60 | Not published |
| Battery | 4,985mAh | 4,300mAh |
| Wired charging | Not published | 25W |
| Wireless charging | 25W | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Operating system | Android 17 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 197 g | 167 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.2 mm |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Fingerprint | Not published | Not published |
| Colours | Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, Obsidian | Cobalt Violet, Black, Sky Blue, White |
Frequently asked questions
Google Pixel 11 or Samsung Galaxy S26 — which is better?
On our spec score the Google Pixel 11 is ahead, 7.2/10 against 7.2/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Samsung Galaxy S26 launched ₹2,000 cheaper than the Google Pixel 11 (₹87,999 vs ₹89,999). The Google Pixel 11 has the bigger battery: 4,985mAh against 4,300mAh.