Google Pixel 11 Pro XL / Samsung Galaxy S26+

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: Pixel 11 Pro XL; 12 GB / 256 GB, 16 GB / 512 GB or 16 GB / 1 TB; Obsidian, Fog and Canyon Olive. The 6.3-inch Pixel 11 Pro is a separate model.

Samsung Galaxy S26+: SM-S947B/DS (Exynos 2600) · 12 GB RAM, 256 or 512 GB. The SM-S947U sold in the US uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. The Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra are separate models.

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S26+
Release year20262026
Display6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992; 486 ppi; 1–120 Hz

The LTPO panel can drop its refresh rate to 1 Hz depending on content, saving power on static screens while keeping 120 Hz for scrolling.

Google		6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (6.5 inches with rounded corners); 1–120 Hz

The refresh rate drops to 1 Hz depending on content; Vision Booster adjusts tones in bright light to keep the screen readable.

Samsung
Brightness and contrast2,400 nits in HDR, 3,600 nits peak; contrast above 2,000,000:1

The peak figure is the highest brightness reached briefly on a small part of the screen, not sustained full-screen brightness.

Google		—
Glass and frameCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; aluminium frame

The front glass has an extra anti-scratch shield; the back glass is silky matte and the frame is matte on the Obsidian colour.

Google		Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; Armor Aluminum frame Samsung
Processor and securityGoogle Tensor G6; Titan M3 security coprocessor

Titan M3 protects lock-screen verification and encryption keys on a chip separate from the main processor.

Google		—
Memory and storage12 GB RAM with 256 GB; 16 GB RAM with 512 GB and 1 TB

The 512 GB and 1 TB versions use Zoned UFS storage.

Google		12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB

Options may vary by country, carrier and market.

Samsung
Rear cameras50MP wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.3-inch); 48MP ultra-wide (ƒ/1.7, 123°, Macro Focus); 48MP telephoto (ƒ/2.8, 5x optical)

Pro Res Zoom goes up to 120x; anything beyond 5x is software-processed zoom.

Google		50MP wide (ƒ/1.8, 2x optical-quality zoom); 12MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2); 10MP telephoto (ƒ/2.4, 3x optical)

2x is achieved by cropping the centre of the main sensor; digital zoom goes up to 30x.

Samsung
Front camera42MP, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view; 4K video at 30/60 fps Google12MP, ƒ/2.2 Samsung
VideoRear 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 8K at 24/30 fps with Video Boost; 10-bit HDR; slow motion up to 240 fps

8K output is only available through Video Boost. Supported formats are HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9.

Google		—
Battery5,115 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); over 30 hours typical use according to Google Google4,900 mAh typical (4,755 mAh rated); up to 31 hours of video playback Samsung
Wired chargingAbout 75% in 30 minutes with a 45W or higher USB-C PPS charger; no charger in the box

The charger must support USB PD PPS to reach this speed.

Google		About 69% in 30 minutes with a 45W adapter Samsung
Wireless chargingQi2.2-certified Pixelsnap; up to 25W

Pixelsnap uses magnets in the back to align compatible chargers and accessories.

Google		Super Fast Wireless Charging; Wireless PowerShare

Wireless PowerShare charges accessories such as a watch or earbuds from the back of the phone.

Samsung
ConnectivityWi-Fi 7 (2×2 MIMO); Bluetooth 6; USB Type-C 3.2; NFC; UWB; Thread

UWB allows direction and distance finding with compatible tags and devices at close range.

Google		—
LocationDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) Google—
SIMDual eSIM; two active at once, 8 or more profiles stored Google—
DurabilityIP68 dust and water resistance GoogleIP68; up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes

Samsung notes that water and dust resistance may decrease over time.

Samsung
SoftwareShips with Android 17; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates GoogleShips with One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 Samsung
Size and weight162.7 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm; 226 g Google158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm; 190 g Samsung
In the box1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); no charger Google—
Availability—Pre-orders started on 25 February 2026 Samsung
Processor—Exynos 2600 (SM-S947B); Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in some markets

Samsung says the chip varies by device and market; the SM-S947U sold in the US uses Snapdragon.

Samsung
Peak brightness—2,600 nits Samsung
Network—5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi 7 speed and latency gains require a compatible router.

Samsung
Colours—Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue; Pink Gold and Silver Shadow exclusive to Samsung.com Samsung