Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 6a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 8.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 9.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 6a, if you care about…
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 226 g
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,115 mAh
- against 4,410 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,933,536
- against 827,053
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,410 mAh | 5,115 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 25 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Green | Black, White, Pink, Green, Canyon, Olive, Fog |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 152.2 mm | 162.7 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 226 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 89.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor | Google Tensor G6 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | IMG CXTP-48-1536 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.x Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 827,053 | 1,933,536 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,373 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,047 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1, 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | 7-core CPU: 1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra, 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro, 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Hepta-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | 778 nits | 3,600 nits Best value |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,344 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,992 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 ppi | 482 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | OLED, HDR, Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, LTPO, Mohs Level 4 |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 7 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B75, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | 1,399 € |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
