Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 11
40.9Performance46.7
54.3Display60.8
44.2Camera51.2
52.9Battery50.7
94.7Features94.7
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 89 spec wins — Google Pixel 11
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 11 wins this phone face-off, 56 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+7) and display (+7). Google Pixel 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $899
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 11
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 44
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2424 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+1% | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G6 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000Top 54% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Top 45% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Telephoto | — | 11 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 11 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 4,985 mAh+9% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 30 W+11% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+5% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | — |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |