Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S26: I compared the two Android flagships, here's my pick
Google's new Pixel 11 Pro has a lot going for it, but how does it stack against Samsung's Galaxy S26?
The ZDNET review compares the Google Pixel 11 Pro to the Samsung Galaxy S26 flagship Android devices, held at Google's summer launch event. The Pixel 11 Pro is considered the flagship model, while the S26 is part of the S-series.
The Pixel 11 Pro camera is slightly better than the Samsung's camera, with Google's AI post-processing providing better photo quality. The Pixel 11 Pro also has a slightly larger and brighter screen with higher resolution and peak brightness than the S26. The Pixel 11 Pro battery is larger, lasting longer on a single charge, and charges faster than the S26.
The Pixel 11 Pro runs on Google's Tensor G6 processor, while the S26 has the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, making the Pixel 11 Pro faster and more capable for processor-intensive tasks.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is lighter, $200 cheaper, and easier to carry in a pocket, but the Pixel 11 Pro offers superior camera quality, screen, battery life, and processing power.
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