Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The short answer
- Google Pixel 11 has the bigger battery: 4,985 mAh against 4,300.
- Google Pixel 11 charges faster, at 30 W against 25.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 87,999 against INR 89,999.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Google Pixel 11
₹89,999launch price · Aug 2026
|
 Samsung Galaxy S26
₹87,999launch price · Mar 2026
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Bottom quarter ₹70k–1L | Lower half ₹70k–1L |
| Spec index | 8.6 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP + 10.8 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4985 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Display | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | August 20, 2026 (Official) | March 10, 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 (4.1 GHz, Single core, ARM C1-Ultra + 3.4 GHz, Quad core, ARM C1-Pro + 2.65 GHz, Dual core, ARM 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 | IMG CXTP-48-1536 | Xclipse 960 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Actua OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 px (FHD+) | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 409 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 86.52 % | 90.83 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 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 | 2000 nits (HDR), 3000 nits (peak) | 2600 nits (peak) |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (Smooth Display, 60-120 Hz) | 120 Hz (LTPO, adaptive) |
| Design | ||
| Height | 152.8 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Width | 72 mm | 71.7 mm |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 197 grams | 167 grams |
| Build Material | Frame: Satin-finish aluminium Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Colours | Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, Obsidian | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | Triple |
| Resolution | 48 MP f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.56" sensor size, Quad PD, 85 degree field of view) 13 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (1/3.1" sensor size, 120 degree field of view) 10.8 MP f/3.1, Telephoto Camera (5x Optical Zoom) (1/3.2" sensor size, Dual 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 | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night Sight Astrophotography Portrait Mode Panorama Macro Focus Long Exposure Action Pan | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Expert RAW |
| Camera Features | 30 x Super Zoom 5 x Optical Zoom Multi-zone LDAF (laser detect auto focus) Spectral and flicker sensor Magic Capture Camera Coach Camera Looks Add Me Auto Best Take Top Shot Real Tone Face Unblur | Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Galaxy AI Photo Assist |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 3840x2160 @ 24 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps | 7680x4320 @ 30 fps 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps |
| Video Recording Features | 10-bit HDR video Optical and Electronic image stabilisation Cinematic Pan Slo-motion up to 240 fps 4K timelapse with stabilisation Audio Magic Eraser Macro Focus Video Creator Suite | Slo-motion Video Pro Mode |
| Image Resolution | — | 8160 x 6120 Pixels |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 10.5 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle, Primary Camera (Dual PD, 95 degree field of view) | 12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | No | No |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4985 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 30W | Yes, Fast, 25W |
| 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 (Zoned UFS on 512 GB variant) | 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 GHz 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 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz | — |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 2.4GHz 5GHz 6GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot, Google Cast | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.4 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC (Dual-Band GNSS) | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| 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 | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer |