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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 25 February 2026 | 12 August 2026 |
| Released | 2026-03-06 | 20 August 2026 |
| Status | Available; released 11 March 2026 | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA |
| 5G | SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA |
| Speed | LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | LTE / 5G | GSM / UMTS / LTE / 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), Glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Aluminum frame | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.01 x 0.33 in) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual eSIM (US model) |
| Weight | 214 g | 226 g (7.97 oz) |
DISPLAY7 fields
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 2600 nits (peak) | 2400 nits HDR; 3600 peak |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Refresh Rate | 1–120Hz | 1–120Hz |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density) | 1344 × 2992 pixels |
| Screen-to-body | ~90.7% | ~89.6% |
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | 7-core (1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra & 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro & 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Google Tensor G6 |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | PowerVR C-Series CXTP-48-1536 |
| OS | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Android 17; seven years of updates |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| RAM | 12 GB; 16 GB with 1 TB | 12GB (256GB); 16GB (512GB / 1TB) |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.X | — |
| Storage/RAM variants | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB; 12 GB; 16 GB with 1 TB RAM | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB; 12GB (256GB); 16GB (512GB / 1TB) RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Laser AF, Best Face, LED Flash, Panorama, Auto-HDR | OIS on main and telephoto; macro |
| MAIN CAMERA | 200 MP f/1.4 OIS + 50 MP ultrawide f/1.9 + 50 MP telephoto f/2.9 OIS (5×) + 10 MP telephoto f/2.4 OIS (3×) | 50MP f/1.68 main + 48MP f/1.7 ultrawide + 48MP f/2.8 5x telephoto |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 4K/60fps; 8K/30fps with Video Boost |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP f/2.2 | 42MP, f/2.2, autofocus |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K up to 60fps |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with Stereo Speakers | Stereo |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | Yes, with A-GPS | Dual-band GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh (typical) | 5115mAh typical |
| Charging Type | Wired fast charging; wireless and reverse wireless charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 75% in 30 min; 25W wireless (magnetic), Qi2.2; Reverse wired |
| Type | Lithium-ion, non-removable | 5115 mAh, non-removable |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue, Pink Gold, Silver Shadow | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian |
| Compatibility | Singapore specification set; chipset and configurations vary by market | — |
| Models | Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G, SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | Region-specific variants |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦2,600,000 | ₦2,150,000 |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Samsung Knox, Knox Vault | Fingerprint, face unlock; Titan M3 |