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Google Pixel 9a vs Xiaomi Mi 11

Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

54.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 11

$749

54.9Inno Score
47.4Performance50.5
55.8Display56.3
42.7Camera49.3
56.3Battery60.5
94.7Features65.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a7 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9a scores 54.7 against 54.9 for Xiaomi Mi 11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi Mi 11 edges ahead in camera and battery, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 80% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,500 nits
  • 51% higher AnTuTu: 1,574,467 vs 1,040,324
  • 11% higher capacity: 5,100 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $749

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11

  • Stronger performance score: 51 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 49 vs 43
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 56
  • 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 7.5 W
  • 139% higher Wired charging: 55 W vs 23 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11
Screen size6.3 ″6.81 ″+8%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24243200x1440
Pixel density422 ppi515 ppi+22%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+80%1,500 nits
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu1,574,467+51%1,040,324
Geekbench 6 (single)1,744Top 44%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,527Top 46%—
Wild Life Extreme stability58 %Bottom 20%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11
Main camera48 MP108 MP+125%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Ultra-wide13 MP13 MP
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP20 MP+54%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11
Capacity5,100 mAh+11%4,600 mAh
Wired charging23 W55 W+139%
Wireless charging7.5 W50 W+567%
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11
Weight186 g+5%196 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.1 mm+9%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 11 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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