{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-11-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T16:43:16+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance. The Google Pixel 11 Pro still wins on battery & charging 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 329,999.",
    "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/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-10_10_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 297999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-13T05:15:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 81.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2026-08-12",
                    "Dimensions": "152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "204 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "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",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-18-2026-11_03_07-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-18T06:10:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 56.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 99.4,
                "overall": 89
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 11, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "146 x 70 x 7.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "165–175 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 – Dust resistant and water resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno Latest",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4300 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast Chargin 25W (wired) Wireless Charging(Yes)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3+",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-s26",
        "margin": 7.1,
        "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": 95.4
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26"
            },
            {
                "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": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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": 56.4
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 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": 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": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 99.4
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro costs PKR 32,000 less.",
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro packs a 550 mAh larger battery.",
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro charges 5W 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?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.1 points. It wins on performance. 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 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 Pro is listed at PKR 297,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 at PKR 329,999. That makes Google Pixel 11 Pro cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 Pro leads on battery. Google Pixel 11 Pro carries a 4850 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 a 4300 mAh cell, with 30W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 11 Pro runs the Google Tensor G6 (2nm) while Samsung Galaxy S26 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}