Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 11
40.2Performance46.7
51.5Display60.8
46.5Camera51.2
47.5Battery50.7
94.7Features94.7
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a8 spec wins — Google Pixel 11
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 11 wins this phone face-off, 56 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+9) and performance (+7). Google Pixel 8a 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 8a
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $899
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 11
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 48
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 8 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.3 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2424 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+2% | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G6 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000Top 56% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690Top 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 45% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 11 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP+24% | 11 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,985 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 30 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 25 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+5% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | — |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |