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Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

What Pixel 11 Pro does better (5) and where Galaxy S26 Ultra wins (22) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 11 Pro
Google · 2026Pixel 11 Pro
9.3Score
5 advantages≈ $1,050
vs
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung · 2026Galaxy S26 Ultra
9.6Score
22 advantages≈ $1,100
Higher score
8.2Display9.1
8.6Performance9.4
9.7Camera9.8
6.7Battery8.0
9.8Features9.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 11 ProGalaxy S26 Ultra
71.9 × 152.78.478.1 × 163.67.9
Pixel 11 ProGalaxy S26 UltraDifference
Height152.7 mm163.6 mm−10.9 mm
Width71.9 mm78.1 mm−6.2 mm
Thickness8.4 mm7.9 mm+0.5 mm
Weight204 g214 g−10 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 11 Pro better than Galaxy S26 Ultra?

  1. Measured brightness2,333 nits vs 1,480 nits+58%
  2. Selfie camera42 MP vs 12 MP3.5×
  3. Peak brightness3,600 nits vs 2,600 nits+38%
  4. Repairability classB vs C
  5. Weight204 g vs 214 g+5%

Why is Galaxy S26 Ultra better than Pixel 11 Pro?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 200 MP4×
  2. AnTuTu score1,460,255 vs 2,627,986+80%
  3. Wired charging30 W vs 60 W2×
  4. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,452 vs 7,7442.2×
  5. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)7,415 vs 11,566+56%
  6. Battery capacity4,850 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+3%
  7. Active use (test)15.7 h vs 16.4 h+4%
  8. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 120 fps2×
  9. Energy classB vs A
  10. Drop resistance classB vs A
  11. CPU frequency4.1 GHz vs 4.74 GHz+16%
  12. Screen size6.3″ vs 6.9″+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Google Pixel 11 ProGoogle Pixel 11 Pro≈ $1,0509.3
Design
Weight204 g214 g
Thickness8.4 mm7.9 mm
Height152.7 mm163.6 mm
Width71.9 mm78.1 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Armor 2
ColoursCanyon, Olive, Fog, ObsidianCobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
Stylus—Yes
Display
Screen size6.3″6.9″
PanelLTPO OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,280 px1,440 px
Resolution (height)2,856 px3,120 px
Pixel density497 ppi500 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,600 nits2,600 nits
Measured brightness2,333 nits1,480 nits
Screen-to-body ratio87%90.7%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerGoogleQualcomm
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores78
CPU frequency4.1 GHz4.74 GHz
GPUIMG CXTP-48-1536Adreno 840
AnTuTu score1,460,2552,627,986
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)7,41511,566
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,4527,744
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.UFS 4.
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7f/1.4
Main sensor size1/1.3"1/1.3"
Rear cameras34
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom5×5×
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate60 fps120 fps
Selfie camera42 MP12 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,850 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Active use (test)15.7 h16.4 h
Wired charging30 W60 W
Charged in 30 min55%75%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power25 W25 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth66
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra WidebandYesYes
Satellite messagingYes—
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-26.5 LUFS-25.9 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicUnder display, ultrasonic
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)—1.28 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 17Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—One UI 9
Major OS updates promised77
EU label
Energy classBA
Battery charge cycles1,0001,200
Endurance per cycle48 h55 h
Repairability classBC
Drop resistance classBA
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