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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Google Pixel 11: which should you buy?
Answer worked out Oct. 11, 2026. Prices and the answer are worked out again every few minutes.
The answer
Samsung Galaxy S26
WAITWait for a better price.
At $899.99 at Samsung, there is no reason to rush. It sold for $709.99 on Aug. 27, 2026. At about $739 or less, the answer turns to Buy now.
$899.99 at Samsung
Google Pixel 11
FINE TO BUYNo reason to wait, and no deal to chase.
The Google Pixel 11 came out Aug 20, 2026, and $799 at Amazon is $100 under its launch price. For a model this new, iDevice's advice is to buy it if you want it, not to wait for a drop.
$799 at Amazon
Better purchase today: Google Pixel 11. It reads FINE TO BUY against WAIT for Samsung Galaxy S26.
Better product: No clear winner. Pick by what each one is best for.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 costs $100.99 more than the Google Pixel 11 today ($899.99 at Samsung against $799 at Amazon).
Key differences
- Refresh rate: 1–120Hz vs 60–120HzSamsung Galaxy S26: 1–120Hz ConfirmedSourceGoogle Pixel 11: 60–120Hz ConfirmedSource
- Front camera: 12MP vs 10.5MPSamsung Galaxy S26: 12MP (12MP wide AF (85° field of view)) ConfirmedSourceGoogle Pixel 11: 10.5MP (10.5MP autofocus) ConfirmedSource
- Peak brightness: close (2,600 vs 3,000 nits)Samsung Galaxy S26: 2,600 nits ConfirmedSourceGoogle Pixel 11: 3,000 nits ConfirmedSource
- Weight: 167g vs 197gSamsung Galaxy S26: 167g (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2mm; 167g (Sub6 model)) ConfirmedSourceGoogle Pixel 11: 197g (152.8 × 72.0 × 8.6mm; 197g) ConfirmedSource
Side by side
| What is compared | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Google Pixel 11 |
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| Best price today | $899.99 at SamsungPrice checked Oct. 11, 2026 | $799 at AmazonPrice checked Oct. 11, 2026 |
| Lowest in 90 days | $709.99Seen Aug. 27, 2026 | $799Seen Oct. 8, 2026 |
| Launch price | Not shown | $899 |
| Timing | Reported Samsung Galaxy S27 is reported for Early 2027.Source: SamMobile | Our read No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.Source: iDevice Guide |
| Price | Our read It has sold for far less, so skip paying full price today. The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $709.99 (Aug 27, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide | Our read The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $799 (Oct 8, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide |
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