Samsung Galaxy A11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A11 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $180 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 10/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 176,718); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A11 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A11 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy A11
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 177g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $180 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A11 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 65 points higher (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 leads (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (97/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A11 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 176718 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 301 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 831 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.3×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $180 | $1299 |
Samsung Galaxy A11
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy A11
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A11
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A11 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A11 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1119. Samsung Galaxy A11 is cheaper by $1119.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (86/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (51/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (97/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A11 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 by 65 points (75/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A11 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A11 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A11 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A11 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A11 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A11 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.