Pixel 11 Matches Galaxy S26 at $899 as Samsung Keeps Performance and 8K Video Edge
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Updated · Mashable · Aug 14
Pixel 11 Matches Galaxy S26 at $899 as Samsung Keeps Performance and 8K Video Edge
3 articles · Updated · Mashable · Aug 14
Summary
$899 buys either phone at launch, with both the Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy S26 starting at 256GB storage and 12GB RAM.
Benchmarks give Samsung's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy the lead over Google's new Tensor G6 in CPU performance, gaming and battery life, even as Google tunes the chip for Gemini-powered AI features.
Specs otherwise stay close: both run Android, use 6.3-inch 120Hz displays and offer 256GB or 512GB storage, while the Pixel 11 carries a larger 4,985 mAh battery and the Galaxy S26 is nearly an ounce lighter.
Camera hardware is also broadly similar across wide, ultrawide, telephoto and selfie lenses, but Samsung stands out with 8K video recording while the Pixel 11 tops out at 4K.
Because the Pixel 11 is still on pre-order and the Galaxy S26 has been on sale for months, near-term buyers may find Samsung discounts before Google's new flagship reaches stores.