iPhone 17 Pro 256GB vs Google Pixel 11 Pro 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB+256GB
 iPhone 17 Pro 256GB |  Google Pixel 11 Pro 256GB |  Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB+256GB | |
| The short answer | Worth waiting The US model is eSIM-only with no physical SIM tray, and warranty service is in the US. We don't have verified prices for this model on both sides yet, so confirm the price, whether it is new, and the warranty terms with the seller before ordering. | About the same Google's flagship built around Gemini and the Tensor G6 chip.Buy it if you want Google's AI features and accept that full specs and carrier details still need checking on the official pages. | About the same A 6.9-inch flagship with a built-in S Pen and the first Samsung phone with a privacy display. The Samsung page says some fast charging needs a separate 60W adapter. Check warranty and Galaxy AI details on the US page. |
| China price | No price yet | Not sold in China | No price yet |
| US price (pre-tax) | $1,099.99Best Buy · Checked 11-05 21:07 | $1,099Best Buy · Checked 11-02 08:17 | $1,149.99Samsung · Checked 11-05 02:05 |
| Gap (US pre-tax) | — | — | — |
| What differs between versions | |||
| SIM | CN dual nano-SIM US eSIM only | CN No official China sale US Dual eSIM only, no physical SIM slot | — |
| Warranty | CN China service US US service only | CN No official China sale, no China warranty US 1-year limited warranty for new devices under Google's US hardware warranty | — |
| Bands | CN all common China bands US adds mmWave, which has no commercial network in China | — | — |
| Software | CN Apple Intelligence (served by a local partner) US Apple Intelligence | — | — |
| Charger | CN no charger in the box; bring your own USB-C charger US no charger in the box; bring your own USB-C charger | — | — |
| China version | — | CN No official China page found US Sold on the US store | — |
| Key specs | |||
| Chip | A19 Pro | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM / Storage | 256GB storage (Apple does not publish RAM figures) | Up to 16GB RAM + 256GB base storage (512GB and 1TB options) | 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB or 16GB/1TB |
| Battery | Up to 33 hours video playback, 30 hours streaming | 30+ hour battery life per Google (capacity not listed on the page) | 5,000mAh (typical), up to 31 hours video playback |
| Charging | Fast charge: 50% in 20 minutes with a 40W or higher adapter (sold separately) | Wired: up to 75% in about 30 minutes; wireless up to 29% faster than before (Pixelsnap) | 60W Super Fast Charging 3.0, up to 75% in around 30 minutes (adapter sold separately) |
| Rear cameras | Triple 48MP Fusion cameras (Main / Ultra Wide / Telephoto), 0.5x to 8x optical zoom | Triple rear camera: 50MP wide main, 48MP ultrawide, telephoto with up to 120x Pro Zoom | 200MP wide F1.4, 50MP ultra-wide F1.9, 50MP telephoto F2.9, 10MP telephoto F2.4 |
| SIM | eSIM only (dual eSIM, stores 8+ cards; no physical SIM tray) | Dual eSIM in the US (two active, 8 or more stored); no physical SIM slot on US models | — |
| Network bands | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), 4x4 MIMO | USA: LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/40/41/48/66/71; 5G bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/40/41/48/66/70/71/77/78, plus mmWave 258/260/261 | — |
| Weight | 206 g | 204 g | 214 g, 7.9 mm thick |
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 2622 x 1206 pixels at 460 ppi, ProMotion up to 120Hz, Always-On, 3000 nits peak outdoor brightness | 6.3-inch Super Actua display, 3600 nits peak brightness | 6.9-inch flat display with privacy mode |
| Cooling | — | Vapor chamber | — |
| Camera | — | Instant Night Sight night mode (listed on the page) | — |