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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹1,34,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The Pixel 11 Pro XL has the bigger battery: 5,115 mAh against 4,900 mAh.
- The Pixel 11 Pro XL has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,600 nits against 2,600).
- Both have a zoom camera, but the Pixel 11 Pro XL reaches further: 5x against 3x.
- The Galaxy S26+ is the lighter phone: 190 g against 226 g.
- Only the Pixel 11 Pro XL lists wireless charging, at 25W.
Which to buy
Get the Galaxy S26+ for the lighter build. Get the Pixel 11 Pro XL for the bigger battery, the brighter screen and more zoom.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecGalaxy S26+Pixel 11 Pro XL
Size
6.7 inches
6.8 inches
Panel
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
LTPO OLED
Resolution
3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) (better)
2992 x 1344
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak brightness
2,600 nits
3,600 nits (better)
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
SpecGalaxy S26+Pixel 11 Pro XL
Chipset
Exynos 2600
Tensor G6
CPU
Deca-core, up to 3.8GHz
Not listed
RAM
12GB
12GB, 16GB
Storage
256GB
256GB, 512GB
Software
One UI 8.5 · Security updates until February 2033
Android 17 · 7 OS updates
Camera
SpecGalaxy S26+Pixel 11 Pro XL
Rear cameras
50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3x optical) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
50MP main (f/1.68, OIS) + 48MP ultrawide (f/1.7, AF) + 48MP telephoto (f/2.8, OIS, 5x optical zoom)
Front camera
12MP
42MP (f/2.2, AF)
Video
8K at 30fps (rear)
8K at 30fps (rear), 4K at 60fps (rear), 4K at 60fps (front)
Battery
SpecGalaxy S26+Pixel 11 Pro XL
Battery
4,900 mAh
5,115 mAh (better)
Wired charging
Not listed
45W
Wireless charging
Not listed
25W
Build and connectivity
SpecGalaxy S26+Pixel 11 Pro XL
Network
5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE
5G (Sub-6), 4G LTE
SIM
Dual nano SIM + eSIM
Nano SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
NFC
Yes
Yes
Dust and water
IP68
IP68
Weight
190 g (better)
226 g
Thickness
7.3 mm (better)
8.5 mm
Colours
Pinkgold, Black, Silver Shadow, Cobalt Violet
Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte)
Availability
SpecGalaxy S26+Pixel 11 Pro XL
Launch in India
28 Feb 2026
12 Aug 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
Galaxy S26+
- 12GB + 256GB₹1,34,999
Pixel 11 Pro XL
- 12GB + 256GB₹1,34,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹1,49,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.