{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-edge/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T08:44:39+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 11 vs  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge",
    "answer": "The Google Pixel 11 and the  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge leads on camera. The  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is the cheaper of the two at PKR 239,999 against PKR 249,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 11",
            "slug": "google-pixel-11",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-11/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-10_17_42-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 249999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T05:23:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 88,
                "battery": 65.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 97.7,
                "overall": 78.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "25 August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "152.8 × 72.0 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "197 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2424 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "OLED Actua Display 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR, up to 3000 nits Peak Brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G6",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, 1x 3.5 GHz + 4x 2.8 GHz + 3x 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G720 MC12",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 48 MP + 13 MP + 10.8 MP, f/1.70 + f/2.2 + f/3.1, 5x Optical Zoom, up to 30x Super Zoom, OIS, Macro Focus, Multi-zone LDAF, Spectral/Flicker Sensor.",
                    "Selfie camera": "10.5 MP Dual PD, f/2.2, 95° ultrawide FOV",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, Slow Motion up to 240fps, 10-bit HDR, Video Boost, Night Sight Video, Cinematic Pan, OIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 4985 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "30W Wired Fast Charging, 25W Qi2.2 Wireless Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct.",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Magnetometer, Barometer, Multi-zone LDAF, Spectral/Flicker Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-edge/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-09_58_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 239999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-19T05:04:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 46.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 77.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 02, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "159.0 × 76.0 × 5.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "174 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3120 pixels (~510 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+, Always-On Display,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI 8.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 200MP + 12MP, 200MP Wide + 12MP Ultrawide, OIS, Laser Autofocus, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP, Wide, f/2.2, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "fast charging (details not disclosed)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) + eSIM support",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG, UWB"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.9,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 56,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 57
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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": 88,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 65.7,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 46.7
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 87.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 97.7,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Google Pixel 11 packs a 985 mAh larger battery.",
        " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 11 or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Google Pixel 11 and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 is listed at PKR 249,999 and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge at PKR 239,999. That makes  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 11 or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?",
            "answer": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 11 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 leads on battery. Google Pixel 11 carries a 4985 mAh cell and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge a 4000 mAh cell."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}