Samsung Galaxy S26
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US launch / reference: $899.99
Manufacturer source ↗Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Google Pixel 11
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Google Pixel 11
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US launch / reference: $899
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Samsung Galaxy S26 for
- 6.3-inch display in a 167 g Sub6 body
- Dedicated 3x telephoto camera
- 256 GB base storage
Tradeoff: 25 W maximum wired charging
Consider Google Pixel 11 for
- Dedicated 5x telephoto camera
- Pixelsnap Qi2.2 charging up to 25 W
- Seven years of promised updates
Tradeoff: US model uses eSIM only
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Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (US models) | Google Tensor G6; Titan M3 security coprocessor |
| Display | 6.3-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; adaptive 1–120 Hz | 6.3-inch OLED; 1080 × 2424; 60–120 Hz |
| Memory and storage | 12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB storage | 12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB storage |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh typical | 4,985 mAh typical |
| Cameras | 50 MP wide + 12 MP ultrawide + 10 MP 3x telephoto; 12 MP front | Not documented |
| Weight | 167 g (Sub6) | 6.9 oz (US specification) |
| Charging | Up to 25 W wired; up to 15 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 | 48 MP wide + 13 MP ultrawide + 10.8 MP 5x telephoto |
| Front camera | Not documented | 10.5 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
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Google Pixel 11
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