Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Huawei nova 16 Ultra
68.6Performance46.7
69Display79.4
71Camera79.5
73.5Battery92
94.7Features86.7
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 11 Pro XL12 spec wins — Huawei nova 16 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL scores 72.8 against 72.8 for Huawei nova 16 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 11 Pro XL edges ahead in performance and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 35% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3.7 x
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 16 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 69
- Stronger camera score: 80 vs 71
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 74
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.84 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2856x1320 |
| Pixel density | 482 ppi+5% | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,600 nits | 6,000 nits+67% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.6 % | 90.4 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Kirin 9010S |
| AnTuTu | 1,994,033 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,724Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,535Top 25% | — |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 71 %Top 35% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.x | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+35% | 3.7 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 50 MP+19% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,115 mAh | 7,000 mAh+37% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 50 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 15.8 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 220 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.1 mm+16% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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