Google Pixel 9a vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
43.9Performance40.8
55.8Display57.6
42.7Camera66.4
56.3Battery70.2
94.7Features65.3
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a9 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and battery (+14). 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 performance score: 44 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 59% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,700 nits
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,900 vs 1,450
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 56
- 793% higher Wireless charging: 67 W vs 8 W
- 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
- 191% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 23 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.81 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 515 ppi+22% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+59% | 1,700 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+1%Top 45% | 1,040,324Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+31%Top 38% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+23%Top 42% | 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 9a | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 67 W+191% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 67 W+793% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+21% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | 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 9a | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |