Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Main sensor resolution (200 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Wired charging speed (60W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S26 Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (3,892,165 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Pixel 11 Pro
Total weight (204g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pixel 11 Pro | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 6.9" | |
| 1,280 × 2,856 | 1,440 × 3,120 | |
| LTPO OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,600 nits | 2,600 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| 5x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite SOS service, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| 1,952,524 | 3,892,165 | |
| 7,415 | 11,566 | |
| 3,452 | 7,744 | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,850 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 30W | 60W | |
| 25W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 204g | 214g | |
| 8.4mm | 7.9mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Gorilla Armor 2 front, Victus 2 back, Aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.