this post was submitted on 09 Apr 2026
4 points (100.0% liked)

Google Pixel

1748 readers
1 users here now

The home of /r/GooglePixel on Lemmy and the Fediverse!

The place for everything related to Google Pixel devices, including news, reviews, tips, tutorials, rooting, and app discussions.

!googlepixel@lemdro.id

Rules

  1. Stay on topic: all posts should be related to Google Pixel devices.
  2. No offensive/low-effort content: avoid posting offensive or low-effort content that does not contribute positively to the community.
  3. No self-promotional spam: active community members are welcome to post their apps but should also participate in comments and discussions. Please do not post links to your own website, YouTube channel, or blog.
  4. No reposts/rehosted content: whenever possible, submit original sources. If the original source is not available in English, you may provide a translation. Reposts of the same content are not allowed.
  5. No editorializing titles: when submitting articles, do not change the titles. You may add the author's name if it is relevant.
  6. No piracy: sharing or discussing pirated content is strictly prohibited.
  7. No unauthorized polls/bots/giveaways: please do not create unauthorized polls, use bots, or organize giveaways without proper authorization.
  8. No affiliate links: posting affiliate links is not allowed.

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
 

TL;DR

  • The Pixel 11 series will reportedly ship with Samsung’s latest M16 OLED display panel.

  • The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may also feature the same panel.

  • Assuming release dates follow existing patterns, the Pixel 11 series should be available some weeks before the iPhone 18 series.

Source (Korean): https://etnews.com/20260409000346

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] AbsolutelyNotCats 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

If the Pixel 11 uses Samsung panels and the Galaxy S26 uses the same panels, what is the differentiator? Google software? Samsung OneUI? At that point you are paying for the software experience on identical hardware. Either the panel advantage was marketing or Google is overpaying for components Samsung builds at scale.

[–] biscuit 1 points 5 days ago

Do you think the panel is the only part of a phone that differentiates it from others?