Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The short answer
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery: 4,900 mAh against 4,850.
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ charges faster, at 45 W against 30.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Google Pixel 11 Pro
₹1,19,999launch price · Aug 2026
|
 Samsung Galaxy S26+
₹1,19,999launch price · Mar 2026
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Lower half ₹1L+ | Lower half ₹1L+ |
| Spec index | 9.0 / 10 | 8.9 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 42 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4850 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Display | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | August 20, 2026 (Official) | March 11, 2026 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v17 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Pixel UI | Samsung One UI 8.5 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| CPU | Hepta core (4.11 GHz, Single core, Cortex C1-Ultra + 3.38 GHz, Quad core, Cortex C1-Pro + 2.65 GHz, Dual core, Cortex C1-Pro) | Deca core (3.8 GHz, Single core, C1-Ultra + 3.25 GHz, Tri core, C1-Pro + 2.75 GHz, Hexa Core, C1-Pro) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 2 nm |
| Graphics | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Xclipse 960 |
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Super Actua LTPO OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1280x2856 px (1.5K) | 1440x3120 px (QHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 495 ppi | 513 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 87.04 % | 91.78 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with anti-scratch coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 2400 nits (HDR), 3600 nits (peak) | 2600 nits (peak) |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (LTPO, 1-120 Hz adaptive) | 120 Hz (LTPO, 1-120 Hz adaptive) |
| Design | ||
| Height | 152.7 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Width | 71.9 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 204 grams | 190 grams |
| Build Material | Frame: Aluminium (100% recycled) Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (silky matte) | Frame: Armor Aluminum 2 Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Colours | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte) | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | Triple |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.68, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.3" sensor size, Octa PD, 82 degree field of view) 48 MP f/1.7, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (1/2.51" sensor size, Quad PD autofocus, 123 degree field of view, Macro Focus) 48 MP f/2.8, Telephoto Camera (5x Optical Zoom) (1/1.95" sensor size, Quad PD, 23 degree field of view) | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.56" sensor size, 1.0µm pixel size) 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera (3x Optical Zoom) |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | High-Res (up to 50 MP) High-Res Portrait Mode (50 MP) Instant Night Sight Astrophotography Macro Focus Long Exposure Action Pan Panorama | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Expert RAW |
| Camera Features | 120 x Pro Zoom 5 x Optical Zoom Multi-zone LDAF (laser detect auto focus) sensor Spectral and flicker sensor Optical and electronic image stabilisation on wide and telephoto Magic Capture Camera Looks Camera Coach Add Me Real Tone Auto Best Take Face Unblur Auto Unblur Top Shot Frequent Faces | 3 x Optical Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Galaxy AI Photo Assist |
| Video Recording | 7680x4320 @ 30 fps 7680x4320 @ 24 fps 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps | 7680x4320 @ 30 fps 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Video Boost Pro Stable Video Night Sight Video Audio Magic Eraser Macro Focus Video 10-bit HDR video Cinematic Pan Slo-motion up to 240 fps Super Zoom Video up to 20x 4K timelapse with stabilisation | Slo-motion Video Pro Mode Audio Eraser |
| Image Resolution | — | 8160 x 6120 Pixels |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 42 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle, Primary Camera (Dual PD autofocus, 103 degree field of view) | 12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | Guided Frame Add Me Real Tone | — |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4850 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 30W | Yes, Fast, 45W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No | No |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + eSIM) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano / eSIM |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| 5G Bands | Sub-6 N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N13 / N14 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30 / N38 / N40 / N41 / N66 / N71 / N75 / N77 / N78 / N79 | — |
| 4G Bands | LTE 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 32 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66 / 71 / 75 | — |
| 3G Bands | UMTS / HSPA+ / HSDPA 1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 8 | — |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | — |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2x2 MIMO | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), tri-band |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz bands | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v6.0 |
| GPS | Yes with Dual-Band GNSS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared Sensor | No | — |
| USB Connectivity | USB Type-C 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB OTG | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging, DisplayPort |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Stereo Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Spatial Audio, Three microphones with noise suppression | Dolby Atmos |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | In Display | In Display |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer, Ultra-wideband (UWB) chip | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer |