Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 11a

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 11a is too close to call — 7.4 overall against 7.3. Google Pixel 11a has the bigger battery — 5,100 mAh against 115 mAh.

One of these devices is still rumored — its specs are not official yet and may change before launch.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

Google Pixel 11a: Based on announced specs — scored in 8 categories.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

Google · Phone

7.4/ 10 — Good

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Google Pixel 11a

Google Pixel 11a

Google · Phone Rumored

7.3/ 10 — Good

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Key highlights

HighlightGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 11a
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G6; Titan M3 security coprocessorGoogle Tensor G6 (2 nm)
Display6.8″ · OLED · 120 Hz6.3″ · OLED · 120 Hz
Main camera50 MP wide (f/1.68)48 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS)
Battery115 mAh · 45W charging5,100 mAh · 30W charging
RAM / Storage16GB / 1TB8GB / 256GB

Which is better?

  • Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 11a is too close to call — 7.4 overall against 7.3.
  • Google Pixel 11 Pro XL takes 5 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Google Pixel 11a has the bigger battery — 5,100 mAh against 115 mAh.
  • Google Pixel 11 Pro XL gives you the larger screen — 6.8 inches against 6.3 inches.
  • On paper, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has the higher-resolution main camera — 50 MP against 48 MP.

Category scores

CategoryGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 11a
Performance9.0Better7.0
Camera6.7Better6.1
Display8.6Tie8.3Tie
Battery3.77.5Better
Design & Build7.7Better7.2
Software8.1Tie8.1Tie
Audio7.8Better6.9
Call Quality8.3Better7.8

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Reasons to consider

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

  • More storage (1 TB vs 256 GB)
  • More RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Faster charging (45W vs 30W)
  • Larger display (6.8″ vs 6.3″)

Google Pixel 11a

  • Bigger battery (5,100 mAh vs 115 mAh)

Full specifications side by side

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 11a
Launch
Launch statusAvailableRumored
Release date20 Aug 2026—
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionLaunched with Android 17; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updatesAndroid 17, up to 7 major OS updates
Chipset (as published)Google Tensor G6; Titan M3 security coprocessorGoogle Tensor G6 (2 nm)
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL wins clearly on Performance (9.0 vs 7.0)
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 16 GB RAM + 512 GB · 16 GB RAM + 1 TB8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB
Card slot—None
Display
Display size6.8″6.3″
Resolution1,344 × 2,992 pixels1,080 × 2,424 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (peak)3,600 nits3,350 nits
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass with anti-scratch shieldCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Battery
Battery capacity115 mAh5,100 mAh
Wired charging45W30W
Wireless chargingYesYes
Google Pixel 11a wins clearly on Battery (3.7 vs 7.5)
Body & build
Dimensions162.7 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm—
Weight226 g—
MaterialsGlass, AluminiumGlass, Aluminium, Plastic
IP ratingIP68—
ColoursCanyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte)Obsidian (black), Olive (green), Frost (purple), Fog (silver)
SIM[US]: Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs); [ROW]: Dual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM)Nano-SIM + eSIM
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL wins narrowly on Design & Build (7.7 vs 7.2)
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 6
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
LoudspeakerStereoStereo
3.5mm jack—No
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Barometer, Ambient lightAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
Face unlockYes—
Fingerprint—Optical (under-display)
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Camera
Rear cameras50 MP wide (f/1.68) · 48 MP ultrawide (f/1.7) · 48 MP telephoto (f/2.8)48 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS) · 13 MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
Front cameras42 MP ultrawide (f/2.2)—
Video (max)8K video recording at 24/30 fps (powered by Video Boost)4K@30/60fps
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL wins narrowly on Camera (6.7 vs 6.1)
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1,800, 1,900 MHz)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gUMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4gLTE: 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 (US model)LTE
Network · Bands 5g5G sub-6: 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; 5G mmW: Bands 258/260/261 (US model)SA/NSA/Sub6
Main Camera · FeaturesMagic Capture, Camera Looks, Pro controls, High-res (up to 50 MP), Pro Zoom up to 120x, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Instant Night Sight, Astrophotography, High-res Portrait mode (50 MP), Face Unblur, Auto Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top Shot; Multi-zone LDAF (laser detect auto-focus) sensor, spectral and flicker sensor, optical and electronic image stabilisation on wide and telephotoDual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Main Camera · Video8K video recording at 24/30 fps (powered by Video Boost), 4K video recording at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p video recording at 24/30/60 fps; Creator Suite, Pro Stable Video, Video Boost, Night Sight Video, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR video, Cinematic Pan, slow-motion video support up to 240 fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Camera · Single42 MP dual PD selfie camera with auto-focus, f/2.2 aperture, 103° ultrawide field of viewYes
Selfie Camera · FeaturesAuto-focusHDR, panorama
Selfie Camera · Video4K video recording at 30/60 fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

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