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Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S26: I compared the two Android flagships, here's my pick
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At Google's summer launch event, we got the all-new Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Of those phones, the Pixel 11 Pro is arguably the flagship model of the pack, as is the Samsung Galaxy S26 of the S-series, so we wanted to pit them head-to-head to see where each one stands.
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The Pixel series has a lot going for it this year, including better cameras, a better screen, and a bigger battery. Meanwhile the S26 has a blazing fast processor, a lighter body, and a better price tag. So let's dive in and figure out which device better earns your hard earned dollars if you're shopping for a new flagship.
Pixels are typically known for their cameras, and in this case, since the camera sensors in both phones are basically a dead heat, I'm going to give it to the Pixel 11 Pro. Samsung's camera performance is generally pretty good, but from a "pull it out of your pocket and snap a good photo" perspective, Google will usually win that race.
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Plus, Google has a lot of AI post-processing power that it can utilize. Samsung has it too, but it's more focused on tricks you can do rather than just outputting a good photo, worthy of tossing onto Instagram. When it comes to capturing the moment, I'll take a Pixel with me every time.