Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Huawei Mate X8

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.

Huawei Mate X8: 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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Huawei Mate X8

Huawei Mate X8

Huawei · Phone Rumored

7.7/ 10 — Good

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Which is better?

  • Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Huawei Mate X8 is too close to call — 7.4 overall against 7.7.
  • Google Pixel 11 Pro XL takes 5 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Huawei Mate X8 has the bigger battery — 6,000 mAh against 115 mAh.
  • Huawei Mate X8 gives you the larger screen — 8.2 inches against 6.8 inches.
  • Huawei Mate X8 charges faster — 66W wired against 45W.

Category scores

CategoryGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XLHuawei Mate X8
Performance9.0Tie9.0Tie
Camera6.7Tie6.5Tie
Display8.6Better8.1
Battery3.78.8Better
Design & Build7.7Better7.2
Software8.1Better5.7
Audio7.8Better6.9
Call Quality8.3Better7.8

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SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XLHuawei Mate X8
Launch
Launch statusAvailableRumored
Release date20 Aug 2026—
Platform
OSAndroidHarmonyOS
OS versionLaunched with Android 17; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updatesEMUI 16 (International), HarmonyOS 7.0 (China)
Chipset (as published)Google Tensor G6; Titan M3 security coprocessorKirin 9050 or Kirin 9050 Pro
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 16 GB RAM + 512 GB · 16 GB RAM + 1 TB12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB · 16 GB RAM + 512 GB · 16 GB RAM + 1 TB · 20 GB RAM + 1 TB
Card slot—None
Display
Display size6.8″8.15″
Resolution1,344 × 2,992 pixels2,210 × 2,416 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz1440 Hz
Brightness (peak)3,600 nits2,500 nits
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass with anti-scratch shield—
Battery
Battery capacity115 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired charging45W66W
Wireless chargingYesYes
Body & build
Dimensions162.7 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm—
Weight226 g—
MaterialsGlass, AluminiumGlass, Aluminium, Vegan leather
IP ratingIP68—
ColoursCanyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte)Black, White, Red, Purple, Blue
SIM[US]: Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs); [ROW]: Dual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 6
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
LoudspeakerStereoStereo
3.5mm jack—No
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Barometer, Ambient lightAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
Face unlockYes—
Fingerprint—Side-mounted
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)50 MP wide (f/1.5, OIS) · 50 MP periscope (f/2.2, OIS) · 40 MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
Front cameras42 MP ultrawide (f/2.2)8 MP wide (f/2.2) · 8 MP wide (f/2.4)
Video (max)8K video recording at 24/30 fps (powered by Video Boost)4K
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 800 / 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 - China model only
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 telephotoLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
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, 1080p, 1080p@960fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid
Selfie Camera · Single42 MP dual PD selfie camera with auto-focus, f/2.2 aperture, 103° ultrawide field of view8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) Cover camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Selfie Camera · FeaturesAuto-focusHDR, panorama
Selfie Camera · Video4K video recording at 30/60 fps4K, 1080p

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