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Google Pixel 9a vs Google Pixel 11

Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Google Pixel 11

Google

Google Pixel 11

$899

56Inno Score
43.9Performance46.7
55.8Display60.8
42.7Camera51.2
56.3Battery50.7
94.7Features94.7
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a5 spec wins — Google Pixel 11

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 11 wins this phone face-off, 56 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+9) and display (+5). Google Pixel 9a 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 9a

  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 51
  • 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $899

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 11

  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 56
  • Stronger camera score: 51 vs 43
  • 233% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 8 W
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 30% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 23 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Google Pixel 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 11
Screen size6.3 ″6.3 ″
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Resolution1080x24241080x2424
Pixel density422 ppi422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits3,000 nits+11%
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Google Pixel 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 11
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Google Tensor G6
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 45%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900Top 38%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500Top 42%—
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Google Pixel 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 11
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Ultra-wide13 MP13 MP
Telephoto—11 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video4K@60fps—
Front camera13 MP+24%11 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Google Pixel 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 11
Capacity5,100 mAh+2%4,985 mAh
Wired charging23 W30 W+30%
Wireless charging8 W25 W+233%
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Google Pixel 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 11
Weight186 g+6%197 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.6 mm+3%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Google Pixel 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 11
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E—
Bluetooth5.3—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2—
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Google Pixel 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 11
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 17
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Google Pixel 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 11
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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