Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Samsung brings the 200MP periscope and S Pen, Google brings Tensor and a brighter panel.
Design & Dimensions
163.6 mm
78.1 mm
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Thickness: 7.9 mm
Weight: 214 g
162.7 mm
76.5 mm
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Thickness: 8.5 mm
Weight: 226 g
General Specifications | ||
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra  | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL  |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Feb 25, 2026 | 2026 |
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Launch Price (India) | ₹1,39,999 / ₹1,50,999 / ₹1,59,999 by storage | Not confirmed |
Design & Build | ||
| Height | 163.6 mm | 162.7 mm |
| Width | 78.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 226 g |
| Build | No info | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, aluminium frame |
| Ingress Rating | No info | IP68 |
Display | ||
| Size | 6.89-inch (17.49 cm) | 6.8-inch Super Actua |
| Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) | 1344 x 2992 (486 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | Smooth Display 1-120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | No info | 2400 nits HDR, 3600 nits peak |
| Protection | No info | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Performance & Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Octa-core (4.74 GHz + 3.6 GHz) | Google Tensor G6 |
| CPU | Octa-core | No info |
| GPU | No info | No info |
| AI Engine | No info | Tensor security core, Titan M3 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB (Zoned UFS) |
Cameras | ||
| Main Camera | 200MP, F1.4, OIS | 50MP Octa PD wide, f/1.68, 82 degrees, 1/1.3 inch |
| Ultra-Wide | 50MP, F2.2 | 48MP Quad PD ultrawide, f/1.7, 123 degrees |
| Telephoto | 50MP F2.9 (5x) + 10MP F2.4 (3x) | 48MP Quad PD 5x telephoto, OIS |
| Zoom | 3x and 5x optical, 2x/10x optical-quality, 100x digital | Pro Zoom up to 120x; optical quality 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x, 10x |
| Front Camera | 12MP, F2.2, autofocus | 42MP Dual PD, f/2.2, 103 degrees |
| Video | 8K at 30fps; slow motion 240fps FHD, 120fps UHD | No info |
Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh typical (4855 rated), up to 31h video | 5115 mAh typical (5000 min), 30+ hour life |
| Charging | No info | 75% in ~30 min with 45W; Pixelsnap Qi2.2 25W |
Variants & Launch Pricing | ||
| Storage Variants | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB (Zoned UFS) |
| India Pricing | ₹1,39,999 / ₹1,50,999 / ₹1,59,999 by storage | Not confirmed |
Connectivity & Extras | ||
| Cellular | 5G Sub6 FDD/TDD, dual SIM + eSIM | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 6GHz, EHT320, 4096-QAM | No info |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | No info |
| UWB | Yes | No info |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| Notable Features | S Pen, DeX, stereo speakers | HiLight |
| Software Support | Security updates to 28 Feb 2033 | Titan M3, quantum-safe secure boot |