Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
40.2Performance40.8
51.5Display57.6
46.5Camera66.4
47.5Battery70.2
94.7Features65.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a11 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and camera (+20). 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
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% lower weight: 188 g vs 234 g
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,700 nits
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 48
- 793% higher Wireless charging: 67 W vs 8 W
- 272% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.81 ″+12% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 515 ppi+20% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+18% | 1,700 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 67 W+272% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 67 W+793% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+20% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |