Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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US launch / reference: $1,299.99
Manufacturer source ↗Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
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US launch / reference: $1,299
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for
- Separate 3x and 5x telephoto cameras
- Built-in Privacy Display
- 1 TB storage option
Tradeoff: 214 g body with a 6.9-inch display
Consider Google Pixel 11 Pro XL for
- 1–120 Hz LTPO display
- Dedicated 5x telephoto camera
- Seven years of promised updates
Tradeoff: US model uses eSIM only
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (US models) | Google Tensor G6; Titan M3 security coprocessor |
| Display | 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; adaptive 1–120 Hz; built-in Privacy Display | 6.8-inch LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992; 1–120 Hz |
| Memory and storage | 12 GB RAM with 256 or 512 GB storage; 16 GB RAM with 1 TB | 256 GB / 12 GB RAM; 512 GB or 1 TB / 16 GB RAM (US) |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh typical | 5,115 mAh typical |
| Cameras | 200 MP wide + 50 MP ultrawide + 10 MP 3x telephoto + 50 MP 5x telephoto; 12 MP front | Not documented |
| Weight | 214 g | 8.0 oz (US specification) |
| Charging | Up to 60 W wired; up to 25 W wireless; power adapter sold separately | Not documented |
| OS | Android 16 with One UI 8.5 | Not documented |
| IP rating | IP68; manufacturer test: up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes | Not documented |
| Rear cameras | Not documented | 50 MP wide + 48 MP ultrawide + 48 MP 5x telephoto |
| Front camera | Not documented | 42 MP autofocus |
| Wireless charging | Not documented | Pixelsnap, Qi2.2 certified; up to 25 W |
| SIM | Not documented | Dual eSIM; no physical SIM on US model |
| Software support | Not documented | Launched with Android 17; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first US Google Store availability |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
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