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Comparison finds Galaxy S26 outperforms Pixel 11 on specs and features

A phone comparison piece weighs Google's Pixel 11 lineup against Samsung's Galaxy S26 series, noting the Galaxy S26's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip outpaces the Pixel's Tensor G6 in gaming and benchmarks, and enables higher-resolution video capture. The comparison also highlights Samsung-exclusive features like DeX desktop mode, Modes and Routines automation, and stylus support on certain models, none of which Google offers equivalents for.

Amazon cuts Google Pixel 11 Pro price by $300 to $799

Amazon is currently selling the Google Pixel 11 Pro for $799, a $300 reduction from its $1,099 list price. The discount marks the lowest price the phone has reached since its launch, surpassing an earlier 2024 low of $899, and the device carries a 4.4-star rating on Amazon.

Google Pixel 11 drops to $699 on Amazon, a $200 discount

The Google Pixel 11 is currently selling for $699 on Amazon, down $200 from its $899 list price, a 22% discount. Amazon says this is the lowest price the phone has reached since its launch in late August. The Pixel 11 features a 6.3-inch 60-120Hz display, Google's Tensor G6 chip, 12GB of RAM, and the camera and software features typical of Pixel devices.

Amazon cuts Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold price by $250 to $1,649

Amazon has discounted the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold by $250, bringing it down from its $1,899 list price to $1,649, a 13% reduction. The retailer says this is the lowest price the foldable has reached since its launch. The device runs on Google's Tensor G6 chip with 16GB of RAM and features a triple-camera system, a book-style inner display, and a more usable outer screen.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL hits record-low $949 on Amazon

Amazon is selling the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL for $949, a $350 cut from its $1,299 list price and the lowest price seen for the phone so far. The device features a 6.8-inch OLED display, Google's Tensor G6 chip, a 5,115mAh battery with 45W charging, and on-device Gemini AI tools, and currently holds a 4.4-star Amazon rating.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL drops to $999 during Prime Day sale

Amazon has reduced the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL to $999, marking a $300 discount from its original $1,299 price. The device features a 6.8-inch display, a triple camera setup with 50MP, 48MP, and 48MP sensors, and runs on the Tensor G6 chip with Android 17. The deal requires an Amazon Prime membership to access the discount.

Google raises Pixel 10a price by $100 to $599 in the US

Google has quietly increased the Pixel 10a's US price from $499 to $599, with the change also reflected on Amazon and Best Buy listings. Archived listings show similar jumps in Canada (from roughly $529 CAD to $849 CAD) and the UK (from £429 to £599), suggesting the hike spans multiple markets. Google has not publicly commented on the price change.

Leaked renders point to Pixel 11A with Tensor G6 chip and purple color option

CAD renders posted by Android Headlines and OnLeaks show Google's upcoming Pixel 11A budget phone in a new purple finish, keeping the flat, camera-bump-free design of the Pixel 10A. The leak also suggests the device will use the Tensor G6 chip, the same processor found in the pricier Pixel 11, rather than repeating the older chip used in last year's A-series model.

Pixel 11a renders leak, showing purple color option and Tensor G6 chip

Android Headlines has published leaked renders of Google's upcoming Pixel 11a, showing a design similar to the Pixel 10a with a slightly reshaped camera module and four color options including black, silver, green, and purple. The leak also details specs including a Tensor G6 chip, MediaTek modem, Titan M3 security chip, 8GB RAM, a 6.3-inch display with 3,350 nits peak brightness, and a battery estimated around 5,000mAh.

Leaked renders reportedly show Google's Pixel 11A design

Renders attributed to leaker OnLeaks and published by Android Headlines show a Pixel 11A that looks nearly identical to the Pixel 9A and 10A, aside from a slightly rounder rear camera module and the same thick display bezels. A separate report from Mystic Leaks claims the phone will upgrade to Google's Tensor G6 chip, replacing the Tensor G4 used in the previous two A-series models. Android Headlines also reports the device will come in black, silver, green, and purple.

Google Pixel 11 review: bigger camera, faster storage, same Tensor struggles

Android Authority's review of the Google Pixel 11 finds the $899 phone doubles base storage over its predecessor and pairs a larger 48MP main camera with a slimmer all-glass camera bar. The reviewer reports the Tensor G6 chip underperforms rivals and, lacking the vapor chamber in Pro models, causes real overheating and stuttering during everyday use.

Google Pixel 11 Pro's MediaTek modem tested against Galaxy S26 Ultra

Android Authority ran side-by-side tests comparing the Pixel 11 Pro's new MediaTek modem against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering signal strength, cellular data speeds, and battery drain while streaming. Both phones used identical SIM cards, software, and starting battery levels, disconnected from Wi-Fi, to keep the comparison controlled. Google switched from Samsung's Exynos modem to MediaTek for the Pixel 11 series, following reported gains over last year's Pixel 10 Pro in speed, reception, and efficiency.