# Google Pixel 11 vs. Galaxy S26: 6 reasons I'm buying Pixel this year

> Google Pixel 11 vs. Galaxy S26: 6 reasons I'm buying Pixel this year Aug 13, 2026 — 5:30 AM ET The year 2026 is turning out to be quite a dull one for smartphones (thanks in large part to brands dealing with…

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-3697495/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7db566876ec3b86f2ee52b)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #samsung #galaxy #pixel #google #android #pixel-11 #galaxy-s-26
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