Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Price, camera, display and other specs compared
Google has finally launched its much-awaited Pixel 11 series in India.
The Pixel 11 Pro XL goes head-to-head with two of the biggest premium smartphones in the market: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is priced at Rs 1,19,999.
Google has finally launched its much-awaited Pixel 11 series in India, introducing the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The Pixel 11 Pro XL goes head-to-head with two of the biggest premium smartphones in the market: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. If you’re wondering how Google’s latest high-end flagship stacks up against its Apple and Samsung rivals, here’s an on-paper comparison of the Pixel 11 Pro XL, iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra across price, display, cameras, performance and battery.
SurveyGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Display
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL features a 6.8-inch display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,600 nits of peak brightness. In comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro Max sports a 6.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features a 6.9-inch display with 2600 nits of peak brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Processor and battery
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL runs on the Tensor G6 chip, and is backed by a 5,115mAh battery with 45W charging support. In comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is powered by the A19 Pro chip, and is said to have a 4,823 battery with up to 40W charging support. The Galaxy S26 Ultra equips the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 60W charging support.
Also read: Google Pixel 11 series India vs USA vs UK vs Japan prices: Where can you save the most?
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Camera
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL houses a triple rear camera, including a 50MP main sensor, a 48MP ultrawide lens and a 48MP 5x telephoto lens. For selfies, there is a 42MP camera on the front.
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max also equips a triple camera setup on the back, but includes a 48MP main camera, a 48MP periscope telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom and a 48MP ultrawide lens. For selfies, the phone features an 18MP front-facing camera.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with a quad rear camera setup, consisting of a 200MP main camera, a 10MP 3x telephoto lens, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with optical zoom and a 50MP ultra-wide lens. On the front, it has a 12MP camera for selfies and video calls.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Price in India
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is priced at Rs 1,19,999. In comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro Max was launched for Rs 1,49,900. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was launched for Rs 1,39,999
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