Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi Mi 11
40.2Performance38.6
51.5Display56.3
46.5Camera49.3
47.5Battery60.5
94.7Features65.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a9 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8a scores 50.6 against 51.3 for Xiaomi Mi 11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi Mi 11 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,300 vs 3,650
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,690 vs 1,450
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 48
- 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 8 W
- 206% higher Wired charging: 55 W vs 18 W
- 69% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 64 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.81 ″+12% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 515 ppi+20% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+33% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000Top 56% | 1,040,324+16%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+17%Top 46% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+18%Top 45% | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,600 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 55 W+206% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 50 W+567% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+4% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |