Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Specs, price, camera details

The Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy S26 are two high-end Android smartphones that recently went head-to-head in a spec showdown. Both devices start at the same price point of $899 for a 256GB model with 12GB of RAM, though the Pixel 11 is still available for pre-order while the Galaxy S26 has been on the market for a few months.

Under the hood, the Pixel 11 relies on Google's Tensor G6 custom chipset, while the Galaxy S26 packs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor, optimized for Samsung devices. Benchmarks suggest the Galaxy S26's Snapdragon 8 chip has a slight edge in CPU performance, gaming, and battery life compared to the Pixel 11's Tensor G6.

Speck-wise, both phones share many similarities - they run Android, have a 6.3-inch 120Hz display, 12GB RAM, 256GB or 512GB storage, and similar dimensions. However, the Pixel 11 edges out the Galaxy S26 with a larger 4,985 mAh battery and a lighter 0.1" smaller profile.

Camera-wise, both devices feature four rear cameras - a 48MP wide-angle on the Pixel 11 and a 50MP ultrawide on the Galaxy S26, along with a 10.8MP selfie shooter. The Galaxy S26 has a slightly better 10MP telephoto camera compared to the Pixel 11's 10MP. Video capabilities differ with the Galaxy S26 offering 8K recording while the Pixel 11 tops out at 4K.