{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-11-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T19:25:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Google Pixel 11 Pro still wins on camera and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Google Pixel 11 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 297,999 against PKR 314,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 11 Pro",
            "slug": "google-pixel-11-pro",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-11-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/google-pixel-11-pro-whatmobilepk-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 297999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T17:41:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 94.9,
                "overall": 81.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2026-08-12",
                    "Dimensions": "152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "204 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 x 2856 pixels, 497 PPI, 20:9",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, 120Hz adaptive, HDR10+, 3600 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G6 (2nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Google Tensor G6 GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB, 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB, 512GB, 1TB, UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.7, wide, OIS + 48 MP, f/1.7, ultrawide + 48 MP, f/2.8, periscope telephoto (5x optical, up to 120x digital)",
                    "Selfie camera": "42 MP, f/2.2, 103° FoV",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion 4850 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "30W wired (USB-C, PD3.0, PPS), Qi2 wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual SIM standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Thermometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-4-2026-10_42_36-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 314999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-04T05:46:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 92,
                "battery": 68.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 90.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "28 Feb 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust/water resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3120 pixels (~510 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120 Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OneUI 8.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256/512 GB, UFS 4.x",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 10 MP (telephoto with 3× optical) + 12 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4900 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45 W wired, PD3.0; 25 W wireless; 4.5 W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to 2 at once)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic) Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus",
        "margin": 8.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 55,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 95.4
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 92
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 64.1,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 68.4
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 94.9,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro costs PKR 17,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus packs a 50 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus charges 15W faster.",
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.7 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Google Pixel 11 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Google Pixel 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 Pro is listed at PKR 297,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus at PKR 314,999. That makes Google Pixel 11 Pro cheaper by PKR 17,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus leads on battery. Google Pixel 11 Pro carries a 4850 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus a 4900 mAh cell, with 30W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 11 Pro runs the Google Tensor G6 (2nm) while Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}