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Reviewers rate the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra clearly higher: 84 against 76 for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL.
Reviewers agree · 7 reviews
Suits buyers wanting a bright, camera-focused Android flagship with long update support and who don't mind a very large, heavy phone. Trade-offs are the high price, 12GB RAM in the base model, and weaker gaming performance. Owners of recent Pixels have little reason to upgrade.
Some disagreement · 16 reviews
Suits buyers who want the best Android software, performance and a useful privacy screen, and who can accept a large, heavy phone. Trade-offs include the lack of Qi2 magnets, an aluminium frame, and few upgrades over the S25 Ultra. Several reviewers note the price is…
| Measure | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 76 | 84 |
6 publications have scored both phones. 6 scored the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra higher.
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2026 | March 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,299 | $1,300 |
| Launch price (UK) | £1,279 | £1,279 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €1,399 | €1,469 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.8″ | 6.9″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 5,115 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 60 W |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 226 g | 214 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.