By Matt Binder
Publication Date: 2026-08-14 21:34:00
The new Google Pixel 11 was just unveiled this week. This usually prompts some consumers to question how Google’s latest smartphone stacks up against Apple’s current generation iPhone.
However, this isn’t really the most apt comparison. Because the phones run different operating systems, owners of either device may be reluctant to switch ecosystems in search of greener pastures.
The real head-to-head is between the Google Pixel 11 and its most direct Android rival: Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S26. Let’s put these two Android devices head-to-head.
Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Price
With the cost of technology rising amid global shortages of semiconductors, memory, and storage, price is likely front of mind for many consumers.
Both the Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy S26 start at $899 with 256GB and 12GB of memory.
Currently, the Google Pixel 11 is only available via pre-order and the Samsung…
