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Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Reviewers rate the Google Pixel 11 clearly higher: 76 against 61 for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.

76

Google Pixel 11

Some disagreement · 15 reviews

Suits buyers who want a compact Pixel with a telephoto lens and 256GB storage, and who do not need Pro features. Owners of the Pixel 10 or Pixel 9 get little reason to upgrade, and the higher price is the main drawback.

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61

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Some disagreement · 10 reviews

Suits buyers who want a large, smooth screen, long software support and a current Exynos chip at a lower price than the Galaxy S26. The main trade-offs are weaker telephoto and ultrawide cameras, 128GB base storage, and a price that reviewers see as high versus…

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Scores

MeasureGoogle Pixel 11Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Consensus score7661

Reviewers who tested both

7 publications have scored both phones. 5 scored the Google Pixel 11 higher, 1 the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.

PublicationGoogle Pixel 11Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
PC-Welt4/53.5/5
Tech Advisor4/53.5/5
Android Central4.5/53/5
Tom's Guide3/54/5
Wired8/106/10
Trusted Reviews3.5/53.5/5
Engadget9.2/106.7/10

Key specs

SpecGoogle Pixel 11Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
ReleasedAugust 2026September 2026
Launch price (USD)$899$699
Launch price (UK)£879£699
Launch price (Europe)€999€799
Form factorStandardStandard
OSAndroidAndroid
Display6.3″6.7″
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Telephoto lensYesYes
Battery4,985 mAh4,900 mAh
Wired charging30 W45 W
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G6Exynos 2500
Base storage256 GB128 GB
Weight197 g193 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Software updates7 years7 years

Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.