Google Pixel 11 Pro VS Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
We are comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro (Google) with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (Samsung). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Google Pixel 11 Pro AND Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Here’s how Google Pixel 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 11 Pro
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Higher Selfie Camera Resolution of 42 MP
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Phone unlock via face
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5% lighter at 204g
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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Superior display technology (Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X)
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Higher Main Camera Resolution of 200 MP
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3% larger battery (5000 mAh vs 4850 mAh)
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108% higher AnTuTu v11 score (4005831 vs 1925523)
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40% higher single-core Geekbench score (3753 vs 2688)
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Higher resolution (1440 x 3120)
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64% higher multi-core Geekbench score (11259 vs 6871)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Google Pixel 11 Pro AND Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Google Pixel 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Samsung | |
| Release Date: | August 20, 2026 | March 6, 2026 |
| Mobile SoC: | Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| GPU: | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Adreno 840 |
| Operating System: | Android 17 | Android 16 |
| Weight: | 204 g | 214 g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1280 x 2856 | 1440 x 3120 |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 497 | 498 |
| Display Technology: | LTPO OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 120 | 120 |
| Display Brightness: | — | 2600 |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Triple Camera | Quad Camera |
| Main Camera: | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Main Camera Video: | 8K at 24/30 fps, 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 24/30/60/120/240 fps | 8K at 24/30fps, 4K at 30/60/120fps, 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 42 MP | 12 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps | 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps |
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Standard Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Focal Length | 25 mm | 23 mm |
| Sensor | — | Samsung ISOCELL S5KHP2 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.3" | 1/1.3" |
| Pixel Size | 1.2 micron | 0.6 micron |
| Autofocus | Multi-directional PDAF | Laser autofocus |
| Stabilization | OIS | Optical |
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Telephoto Lens
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| Megapixels | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.9 |
| Focal Length | 106 mm | 111 mm |
| Sensor | — | Sony IMX854 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.95" | 1/2.52" |
| Pixel Size | — | 0.7 micron |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel PDAF | — |
| Stabilization | OIS | Optical |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Focal Length | — | 13 mm |
| Sensor | — | Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN3 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.51" | 1/2.5" |
| Pixel Size | — | 0.7 micron |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel PDAF | — |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | 42 MP | 12 MP |
| Image Resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 17 mm | 23 mm |
| Sensor | Sony IMX858 | Samsung ISOCELL S5K3LU |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.51" | 1/3.2" |
| Pixel Size | 0.7 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Autofocus | PDAF | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 4850 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | — | 29 |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Charging Speed: | 30W | 60W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 16 GB, 12 GB | 16 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage: | 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB | 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB |
| DxOMark Score: | — | 157 |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 2688 | 3753 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 6871 | 11259 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1925523 | 4005831 |
| CPU | 873099 | 1165757 |
| GPU | 286837 | 1539732 |
| MEM | 301575 | 488505 |
| UX | 464012 | 811837 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 1856183 | 3720219 |
| CPU | 840990 | 1094797 |
| GPU | 277185 | 1447696 |
| MEM | 292032 | 425113 |
| UX | 445976 | 752613 |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 5G | 5G |
| SIM Type: | Nano-SIM + eSIM | — |
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| USB: | USB Type-C 3.2 | — |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | Under Display | Under Display |
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| Speaker: | Stereo Speakers | — |
| Audio Jack: | No | — |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Google Pixel 11 Pro AND Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The charts below visualize how Google Pixel 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
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SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Google Pixel 11 Pro AND Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Google Pixel 11 Pro’s 6.3 inches screen compared to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 6.9 inches display.
Google Pixel 11 Pro
6.3 inches″
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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Release Timeline of Google Pixel 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was released 5 months, 14 days earlier than Google Pixel 11 Pro.
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out overall compared to the Google Pixel 11 Pro. Its strongest advantages are in Performance, Display and Battery. They are still fairly close in Camera.
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