Samsung’s Galaxy S26 line and Google’s Pixel 11 Pro models are listed at lower prices in Europe as Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro enters pre-orders, but the discounts have not been verified for the UAE.
Galaxy S26 price cut leads the list
GSMArena’s latest deals roundup lists a €300 reduction for the Galaxy S26+, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra is €60 more expensive than the discounted Plus model. The base Galaxy S26 is also listed below its regular price, although the article does not frame the European figures as UAE offers.
The Galaxy S26 has a 6.3-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display, a 4,300mAh battery and a triple rear camera. Its chipset varies by market: Samsung uses Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in some regions and Exynos 2600 in others, according to GSMArena’s specifications.
Pixel 11 prices are lower, but not low enough
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL are cheaper than Apple’s comparable iPhone 18 Pro models in the same European comparison. GSMArena says the Pixel 11 Pro phones are carrying only modest discounts, and argues that the gap should be wider given the hardware differences. The Pixel 11 Pro models use Google’s Tensor G6 chip and have 50MP main cameras, 48MP telephoto cameras and 48MP ultra-wide cameras.
That is a European comparison, not a UAE price list. A search of UAE listings did not produce a verified Pixel 11 price, so buyers should not convert the European deal figures and treat the result as a local offer.
What UAE shoppers can verify now
An Amazon.ae listing checked for the international 256GB Galaxy S26 showed AED 2,299 at the time of research. It is a marketplace listing rather than Samsung UAE’s official price, and the international version should not be confused with every regional configuration.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro starts at AED 5,099 in the UAE, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at AED 5,499. Pre-orders opened on 12 September, with retail availability from 18 September, according to Apple’s UAE launch information reported by tbreak and Gulf News. The Android discounts make for a useful comparison, but they do not establish a UAE saving until local retailers show the same reduction.
For the UAE, check the exact storage, warranty and seller before comparing the Galaxy S26 with the iPhone 18 Pro. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro UAE pre-order guide covers the launch-day buying details. A lower headline number is less useful when it belongs to a different market or a third-party import.
What is the Galaxy S26 price cut?
GSMArena lists a €300 reduction for the Galaxy S26+ in its European deals roundup. That figure has not been verified as a UAE discount.
What is the Pixel 11 price in the UAE?
A verified UAE Pixel 11 price was not available in the listings checked for this draft, so the European comparison should not be converted into an AED deal.
How much is the Galaxy S26 on Amazon.ae?
An Amazon.ae listing checked for the international 256GB Galaxy S26 showed AED 2,299. The price and stock can change, and it is not Samsung UAE’s official price.
