Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 3a vs Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Comparison between Google Pixel 3a and Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is the more capable choice: its 6.8″ 120 Hz display, Tensor G6 chip, and 50 MP main camera leave the Pixel 3a behind. The older phone is far lighter, making it the better fit for anyone after a compact handset.
Battery capacity and charging also favor the Pixel 11 Pro XL, with 5,115 mAh and 45 W versus the Pixel 3a’s 3,000 mAh and 18 W. The newer model adds wireless and reverse wireless charging; the 3a keeps a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The Pixel 11 Pro XL adds telephoto and ultrawide cameras, 8K recording, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage. The Pixel 3a has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, so it is the better buy only if it costs less.
Google Pixel 3a
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is for anyone after a 6.8″ 120 Hz display, a 50 MP main camera, and 1 TB of storage.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
The Google Pixel 3a suits anyone who wants a lighter phone: it weighs 147 g, compared with 226 g for the Pixel 11 Pro XL.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 3a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 8.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 9.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 3a, if you care about…
- Weight
- 147 g
- against 226 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.5 mm
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,115 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 4 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)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.x
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Google Tensor G6 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 615 | IMG CXTP-48-1536 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.x Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 4.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 137,000 | 1,933,536 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 381 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,239 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver 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 | 4 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple | Black, White, Pink, Green, Canyon, Olive, Fog |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 70.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 151.3 mm | 162.7 mm |
| Weight | 147 g Best value | 226 g |
| Usable Surface | 75 % | 89.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.2 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 50 h 10 min |
| Wireless charging power | — | 25 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 3,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.6″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,344 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,220 px | 2,992 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi | 482 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Dragontrail Glass, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, LTPO, Mohs Level 4 |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | 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 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 | 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, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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 Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA, USB Charging | 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 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 12,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 670 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 3a | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 1,399 € |
| Model numbers | G020A, G020E, G020B, G020G, G020H | G4HCD, GBC0H |
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