Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Specs, price, camera details

The new Google Pixel 11 was just unveiled this week.

This usually prompts some consumers to question how Google's latest smartphone stacks up against Apple's current generation iPhone.

However, this isn't really the most apt comparison.

Because the phones run different operating systems, owners of either device may be reluctant to switch ecosystems in search of greener pastures.

The real head-to-head is between the Google Pixel 11 and its most direct Android rival: Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S26 .

Let's put these two Android devices head-to-head.

Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Price With the cost of technology rising amid global shortages of semiconductors, memory, and storage, price is likely front of mind for many consumers.

Both the Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy S26 start at $899 with 256GB and 12GB of memory.

Currently, the Google Pixel 11 is only available via pre-order and the Samsung Galaxy S26 has been out for a few months.

Consumers are looking to purchase a new device immediately may therefore be able to find discounts on the Galaxy S26 right now.

If they don't mind waiting, both smartphones will likely be priced similarly once the Pixel 11 is readily available in stores.

SEE ALSO: Tech editors react to the Made by Google event and new Pixel device features Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Specs Both the Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy S26 offer some real processing power.

These are the flagship smartphones from two of the leading Android device manufacturers, after all.

The Pixel 11 is powered by Google's latest custom chipset, the Tensor G6, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, which has been optimized for Galaxy smartphones.