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Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Galaxy S26 FE

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Quick verdict

  • Pixel 11 Pro XL is better for camera.
  • Pixel 11 Pro XL is better for big, bright display.
  • Galaxy S26 FE is better for light and compact.
  • Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on display.
  • Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on performance.
  • Galaxy S26 FE offers better overall value (4.4 points per ₹10,000).
  • Pixel 11 Pro XL has the higher Comparezi Score (42.8).
  • Galaxy S26 FE is the cheaper option at ₹79,999.

Computed from stored specifications, the published phones scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Display Pixel 11 Pro XL
Performance Pixel 11 Pro XL
Camera Pixel 11 Pro XL
Battery Pixel 11 Pro XL
Build Galaxy S26 FE
Value Galaxy S26 FE

Specifications side by side

Spec
Pixel 11 Pro XL
Galaxy S26 FE
Display
Display size
6.8" (better)
6.7"
Display type
OLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1344 x 2992
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
3,600 nits (better)
1,900 nits
Performance
Processor
Google Tensor G6
Exynos 2500
Chipset process
—
3 nm
RAM
12 GB (better)
8 GB
Storage
256 GB (better)
128 GB
Memory options
12 GB + 256 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB
8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB
Camera
Main camera
50 MP
50 MP
Ultra-wide camera
48 MP (better)
12 MP
Telephoto camera
48 MP (better)
8 MP
Front camera
42 MP (better)
12 MP
Battery
Battery
5,115 mAh (better)
4,900 mAh
Charging speed
—
45 W
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Software
Operating system
Android
Android
Software
Android 17
Android 17, One UI 9
OS updates promised
7
7
OS updates counted in
Years
Upgrades
Security updates promised
7 years
7 years
Build
Weight
226 g
193 g (better)
5G
Yes
Yes
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
SIM
Dual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM)
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM)
Colours
Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian
Graphite, Blueberry, Pistachio

A tick marks the better value where the category rules say higher (or lower) is better. Text values are shown without a winner. Ties have no winner.

Price and availability

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Pixel 11 Pro XL

₹1,34,999 2 sellers

Galaxy S26 FE

₹79,999 2 sellers

Pros and cons

Pixel 11 Pro XL

  • Pro: Dedicated 48 MP telephoto camera
  • Pro: Wireless charging
  • Pro: IP68 dust and water resistance
  • Pro: 7 years of security updates promised
  • Con: Heavier than most phones on Comparezi (226 g)

Galaxy S26 FE

  • Pro: Dedicated 8 MP telephoto camera
  • Pro: Wireless charging
  • Pro: IP68 dust and water resistance
  • Pro: 7 years of security updates promised
  • Con: Smaller battery (4,900 mAh) than most phones on Comparezi

Which should you buy?

Pixel 11 Pro XL if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (42.8).

Galaxy S26 FE if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹79,999 and gives the most score per rupee .

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