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Google Pixel 9a vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

WINNER
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
31.6Inno Score
43.9Performance23.6
55.8Display35.4
42.7Camera32.3
56.3Battery40.8
94.7Features28
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a6 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 31.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and display (+20). Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 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 performance score: 44 vs 24
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 41
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 28

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

  • 43% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 23 W
  • 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
  • 24% lower thickness: 6.8 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
  • 15% lower weight: 159 g vs 186 g
  • Lower launch price: $299 vs $499

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11 Lite
Screen size6.3 ″6.55 ″+4%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24242400x1080
Pixel density422 ppi+5%402 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+238%800 nits
Screen-to-body84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11 Lite
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 732G
AnTuTu 101,050,000+156%Top 45%410,000Top 83%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+157%Top 38%740Top 81%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500+131%Top 42%1,950Top 84%
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128/256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11 Lite
Main camera48 MP64 MP+33%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+63%8 MP
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP16 MP+23%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11 Lite
Capacity5,100 mAh+20%4,250 mAh
Wired charging23 W33 W+43%
Wireless charging8 W
Active use endurance12 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11 Lite
Weight186 g159 g+15%
Thickness8.9 mm6.8 mm+24%
IP ratingIP68
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11 Lite
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi Mi 11 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 11 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge7 years+250%2 years

Audio

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

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