How Google’s new Pixel 11 phones compare to last year’s models

By The Verge | Created at 2026-08-12 17:55:19 | Updated at 2026-08-12 21:55:31 4 hours ago
ColorsIndigo, frost, lemongrass, obsidianFrost, pistachio, hibiscus, obsidianMoonstone, jade, porcelain, obsidianCanyon, olive, fog, obsidian (matte)Dimensions (mm)152.8 x 72 x 8.6152.8 × 72 × 8.6Pro: 152.8 x 72 x 8.6 /Pro XL: 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5Pro: 152.7 × 71.9 × 8.4 /Pro XL: 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5Weight (grams)204g197gPro: 207g /Pro XL: 232gPro: 204g / Pro XL: 226gOSAndroid 16Android 17Android 16Android 17Display6.3-inch OLED6.3-inch OLEDPro: 6.3-inch LTPO OLED / Pro XL: 6.8-inch LTPO OLEDPro: 6.3-inch LTPO OLED / Pro XL: 6.8-inch LTPO OLEDScreen resolution1080 x 2424 (422 PPI)1080 x 2424 (422 PPI)Pro: 1280 x 2856 (495 PPI) /Pro XL: 1344 x 2992 (486 PPI)Pro: 1280 x 2856 (495 PPI) / Pro XL: 1344 x 2992 (486 PPI)Refresh rate60 to 120Hz60 to 120Hz1 to 120Hz1 to 120HzProcessorGoogle Tensor G5 custom chipsetGoogle Tensor G6 custom chipsetGoogle Tensor G5 custom chipsetGoogle Tensor G6 custom chipsetRAM12GB12GB16GB12GB, 16GBStorage128GB, 256GB256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB256GB, 512GB, 1TBGlass displayCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, 5G (mmWave + Sub 6GHz)Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, 5G (mmWave + Sub 6GHz)Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, 5G (mmWave + Sub 6GHz)Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, 5G (mmWave + Sub 6GHz)PortsUSB-C 3.2 charging port (up to 30W)USB-C 3.2 charging port (up to 30W)USB-C 3.2 charging port (up to 45W with Pro XL)USB-C 3.2 charging port (up to 45W with Pro XL)Wireless chargingYes, wireless charging rates up to 15WYes, wireless charging rates up to 25WYes, wireless charging rates up to 25W with Pro XLYes, wireless charging rates up to 25WBiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensor, Face UnlockIn-display fingerprint sensor, Face UnlockIn-display fingerprint sensor, Face UnlockIn-display fingerprint sensor, Face UnlockSIM supportDual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)Water and dust protectionIP68IP68IP68IP68Front camera10.5MP (f/2.2, 95-degree FOV)10.5MP (f/2.2, 95-degree FOV)42MP (f/2.2, 103-degree FOV)42MP (f/2.2, 103-degree FOV)Rear camera48MP main (f/1.7, 82-degree FOV), 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120-degree FOV), 10.8MP 5x telephoto (f/3.1, 23-degree FOV, Super Res Zoom up to 20x)48MP main (f/1.7, 85-degree FOV), 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120-degree FOV), 10.8MP 5x telephoto (f/3.1, 23-degree FOV, Super Res Zoom up to 30x)50MP main (f/1.68, 82-degree FOV), 48MP ultrawide (f/1.7, 123-degree FOV), 48MP 5x telephoto (f/2.8, 22-degree FOV, Pro Res Zoom up to 100x)50MP main (f/1.68, 82-degree FOV), 48MP ultrawide (f/1.7, 123-degree FOV), 48MP 5x telephoto (f/2.8, 23-degree FOV, Pro Res Zoom up to 120x)Video recordingUp to 4K at 60fpsUp to 4K at 60fpsUp to 8K at 30fps with Video Boost or up to 4K at 60fpsUp to 8K at 30fps with Video Boost or up to 4K at 60fpsPhoto and video modesSuper Res Zoom up to 20x, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Auto Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top ShotSuper Zoom up to 30x, Magic Capture, Camera Looks, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Auto Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top ShotPro Res Zoom up to 100x, Pro controls, High-Res Portrait Mode (up to 50MP), Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Face Unblur, Auto Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top ShotPro Zoom up to 120x, Magic Capture, Camera Looks, Pro controls, High-Res (up to 50MP), Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Face Unblur, Auto Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top ShotBattery capacity4,970mAh4,985mAhPro: 4,870mAh /Pro XL: 5,200mAhPro: 4850mAh / Pro XL: 5,115mAhEmergency featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Crisis Alerts, Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, Emergency Contacts & Medical Info, Android Earthquake Alerts System, Theft ProtectionSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Crisis Alerts, Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, Emergency Contacts & Medical Info, Android Earthquake Alerts System, Theft ProtectionSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Crisis Alerts, Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, Emergency Contacts & Medical Info, Android Earthquake Alerts System, Theft ProtectionSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Crisis Alerts, Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, Emergency Contacts & Medical Info, Android Earthquake Alerts System, Theft ProtectionAndroid OS updatesSeven yearsSeven yearsSeven yearsSeven yearsTemperature sensorNoNoYesNoStarting price at launch$799$899Pro: $999 / Pro XL: $1,199Pro: $1,099 / Pro XL: $1,299
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