{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-09-13T15:16:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Google Pixel 11 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Google Pixel 11 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 249,999 against PKR 364,999.",
    "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": 55,
                "camera": 88,
                "battery": 65.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "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 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/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-10_48_12-AM-1-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 364999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T05:51:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 92,
                "battery": 68.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 79,
                "overall": 87.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 25, 2026 — announced/launch",
                    "Dimensions": "158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3120 pixels (~510 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 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, One UI 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 @ 30fps, 4K @ 60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4900 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45 W wired, PD3.0; 25 W wireless; 4.5 W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), tri-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus",
        "margin": 8.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 55,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 92
                },
                "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": 88,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 92
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-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": 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": 87.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 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": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 79
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 11 costs PKR 115,000 less.",
        "Google Pixel 11 packs a 85 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus charges 15W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 11 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.4 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. Google Pixel 11 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 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 is listed at PKR 249,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus at PKR 364,999. That makes Google Pixel 11 cheaper by PKR 115,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 11 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 11 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus leads on battery. Google Pixel 11 carries a 4985 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 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 11 runs the Google Tensor G6 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/)."
}