Google Pixel 11 vs Google Pixel 8 Pro
Compare Google Pixel 11 vs Google Pixel 8 Pro side by side: Google Tensor G6 vs Google Tensor G3, 48MP vs 50MP camera, 4985mAh vs 5050mAh battery, $899 vs…
Pixel 11
$899
7categories won
Pixel 8 Pro
$999
6categories won
9 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Google Pixel 11 takes the overall win
The Google Pixel 11 claims the overall win over the Google Pixel 8 Pro, delivering a stronger technical package across measurable key specifications. In camera testing, the Pixel 8 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Pixel 11 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 8 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 4,985 mAh.
Pixel 11 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Google Tensor G6 and 12GB RAM.
Pixel 8 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Pixel 11 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $899 vs $999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Pixel 11 vs Pixel 8 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 11 | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 1344 x 2992Winner |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 490 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nitsWinner | 2400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 11 | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,856,183Winner | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6275Winner | 4450 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 11 | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 10.5 MP | 10.5 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K at 60fps with Video Boost, HDR, and Night Sight |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 11 | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,985 mAh | 5,050 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | 23 W |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 11 | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 gWinner | 213 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Polished aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and matte back |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 11 | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 8 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 11 | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $899Winner | $999 |
Google Pixel 11
The Google Pixel 11 is a $899 premium smartphone tailored for mobile photography enthusiasts and AI users. Featuring a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED, a 3nm Tensor G6 chip, and a 5x optical telephoto lens, it delivers a robust seven-year Android 17 update lifecycle in an IP68-rated frame.
- Display
- 6.3"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G6
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 4,985mAh
Google Pixel 8 Pro
The Google Pixel 8 Pro elevates the Android experience with a blindingly bright 2400-nit Super Actua LTPO display, Tensor G3 generative AI features including Best Take and Audio Magic Eraser, an upgraded triple-camera suite with 5x periscope optical zoom, and a built-in infrared thermometer.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,050mAh