Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
4 questions both answer, side by side. Every answer is backed by the dated sources at the bottom.
Side by side
Can your phone screen unknown and spam calls for you?
Pixel 11 Pro's Call Screen handles unknown callers, and Scam Detection gives real-time alerts about likely fraud.
Good to know: Select countries and languages.
The S26 Ultra has the S26 series' AI-powered Call Screening, which identifies unknown callers and summarizes why they called.
Good to know: Samsung describes it for the series; has to be switched on manually.
Can your phone's AI assistant do things in your apps for you?
On Pixel 11 Pro, Gemini Intelligence can take on routine tasks such as ordering groceries or booking a ride, working across your apps.
Good to know: Maker's description.
As part of the Galaxy S26 series, the S26 Ultra offers Gemini and Perplexity alongside Bixby and can handle multi-step tasks in the background, such as booking a taxi with Gemini.
Good to know: Samsung describes this for the whole S26 series; features vary by region and language.
How long does a new phone's battery last?
Google rates Pixel 11 Pro at 30+ hours of battery life.
Good to know: Maker's figure.
Samsung rates Galaxy S26 Ultra at 31 hours of video playback from a 5000 mAh battery.
Good to know: Video playback rating.
How many years of updates does a new phone get?
Google promises Pixel 11 Pro 7 years of OS and security updates.
Good to know: Maker's promise.
Samsung says the Galaxy S26 series, including the S26 Ultra, gets seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates.
Good to know: Counted from the February 2026 launch; timing may vary by carrier.
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Can you edit a photo on your phone just by describing the change?
On Pixel 11 Pro you can ask for the edits you want and Google Photos makes them.
Good to know: Maker's description.
How we know (3 sources)
Google Store page for Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL (read Oct 24, 2026): 30+ hours of battery; 7 years of OS and security updates. Gemini Intelligence can take on routine tasks such as ordering groceries or booking a ride across your apps. Edits in Google Photos just by asking. Call Screen handles unknown callers and Scam Detection gives real-time alerts about likely fraud.
Read the sourceSamsung's US launch release for the Galaxy S26 series: seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates from global launch. Alongside Bixby, it offers agents including Gemini and Perplexity, and can handle multi-step tasks in the background, such as booking a taxi with Gemini. AI-powered Call Screening identifies unknown callers and summarizes why they called (needs manual activation; languages vary). General availability from March 11, 2026.
Read the sourceUS Galaxy S26 and S26+ page (read Oct 23, 2026): from $899.99 before trade-in. Photo Assist edits photos from a text description and marks the result as AI-generated. Galaxy S26 has a 4300 mAh battery rated at 30 hours of video playback (S26+ 31 hours); the page also lists Galaxy S26 Ultra with a 5000 mAh battery and 31 hours of video playback. Bixby understands natural-language requests to change device settings or search the web.
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