Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 11

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Pixel 10a compared with Pixel 11
GooglePixel 10aGooglePixel 11
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026August 2026
Display
Screen size6.3″6.3″
Resolution2424 × 10802424 × 1080
Sharpness421 pixels per inch421 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,000 nits
Display typeActua display; pOLEDActua display; OLED
Pixel density422.2 ppi422 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresSmooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipTensor G4Tensor G6
Memory8 GB12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
Storage type–Zoned UFS on the 512 GB model
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP13 MP
Telephoto cameraNone10.8 MP
Optical zoomNone5× (better)
Front camera13 MP (better)10.5 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD dual pixel wide, ƒ/1.7, 82° field of view, 1/2″ sensor, optical and electronic image stabilisation48 MP Quad PD wide, ƒ/1.70, 85° field of view, 1/1.56″ sensor, optical image stabilisation, Macro Focus
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor
Telephoto camera–10.8 MP Dual PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/3.1, 23° field of view, 1/3.2″ sensor, optical image stabilisation
Front camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 96.1° field of view10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95° field of view
ZoomSuper Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5× and 1×Super Zoom up to 30×; optical quality at 0.6×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10×
Video recording4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps; digital zoom up to 5×; slow motion up to 240 fps; Cinematic Pan; Macro Focus Video; HEVC and AVC4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; slow motion up to 240 fps; digital video zoom up to 20×; HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9
Front video4K at 30 fps4K at 30/60 fps
Camera featuresCamera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top ShotMagic Capture, Camera Looks, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Auto Best Take; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh (better)4,985 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingUp to 10 WUp to 25 W (better)
Battery life detail30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh30+ hours; minimum capacity 4,840 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 WUp to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 W
Wireless chargingQi-certified, up to 10 W with Qi EPP chargers; no Qi2 magnetsPixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2-certified, up to 25 W
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)Not supported (no Battery Share)
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7L5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GUJ0N
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMNano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 6 with antenna diversity
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activationSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSSDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g (better)197 g
Thickness9 mm8.6 mm (better)
Height × width153.9 × 73 mm152.8 × 72 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNoNo
MaterialsComposite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back; satin-finish aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)
ColoursLavender, Berry, Fog, ObsidianFrost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, Obsidian
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP68 under IEC 60529
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockFingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers; spatial audio
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Android 17
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)
AI featuresGemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistGemini Intelligence, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protectionSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection
In the boxPixel 10a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolPixel 11, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool

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