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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 Pro

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GooglePixel 11 Pro XLGooglePixel 8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2026October 2023
Display
Screen size6.8″6.7″
Resolution2992 × 13442992 × 1344
Sharpness482 pixels per inch490 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,600 nits2,400 nits
Display typeSuper Actua display; LTPO OLEDSuper Actua; LTPO OLED
Pixel density486 ppi489 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 2,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,600 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 1,600 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,400 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Always-on display–Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with anti-scratch shieldCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresSmooth Display (1–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours); HiLight colour-coded notification lights on the back20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display (1–120 Hz); HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipTensor G6Tensor G3
Memory12 GB – 16 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Storage typeZoned UFS on the 512 GB and 1 TB modelsUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAM
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MP48 MP
Telephoto camera48 MP48 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front camera42 MP10.5 MP
Main camera50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.3″ sensor, optical image stabilisation50 MP Octa PD wide camera; 1.2 μm pixel width; f/1.68 aperture; 82° field of view; 1/1.31" image sensor size
Ultra wide camera48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.51″ sensor48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus; 0.8 μm pixel width; f/1.95 aperture; 125.5° field of view; Lens correction
Telephoto camera48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 23° field of view, 1/1.95″ sensor, optical image stabilisation48 MP Quad PD telephoto camera; 0.7 μm pixel width; f/2.8 aperture; 21.8° field of view; 5x optical zoom; Super Res Zoom up to 30x
Front camera42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Autofocus; 95° ultrawide field of view
ZoomPro Zoom up to 120×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10×Super Res Zoom up to 30x; 5× optical telephoto zoom
Video recording8K at 24/30 fps (with Video Boost); 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Night Sight Video; Super Zoom Video up to 20×; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9Rear camera; 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; Dual exposure on wide camera; Front camera; 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; Audio Magic Eraser; Video Boost; Night Sight Video; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 20x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264); Audio; Audio Magic Eraser; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio zoom
Front video4K at 30/60 fps4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps
Camera featuresPro controls, High-Res 50 MP photos and portraits, Magic Capture, Camera Looks, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Instant Night Sight, Astrophotography, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Auto Best Take; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensorPro controls; High-resolution images; Ultra HDR; Best Take; Macro Focus; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Motion mode; Real Tone; Face Unblur; Panorama; Manual white balancing; Locked Folder; Night Sight; Astrophotography; Top Shot; Portrait mode; Portrait Light; Super Res Zoom; Motion auto-focus; Frequent Faces; Dual exposure controls; Live HDR+; High-Res (up to 50 MP); Long Exposure; Action Pan; Magic Editor; Zoom Enhance; Video Boost; Night Sight Video; Audio Magic Eraser; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement; Multi-zone LDAF (laser detect auto-focus) sensor; Spectral and flicker sensor; Optical + electronic image stabilisation on wide and telephoto
Battery and charging
Battery5,115 mAh5,050 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingUp to 25 WUp to 23 W
Battery life detail30+ hours; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4950 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 75% 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 45 WUp to 30 W; USB Power Delivery (PPS); up to 50% in about 30 minutes with Google’s 30 W USB-C charger (sold separately)
Wireless chargingPixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2-certified, up to 25 WQi-certified; up to 23 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)Battery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4HCD5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only)Dual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7 (802.11be); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; 2×2 + 2×2 MIMO; Google Cast
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas
Ultra WidebandUltra-wideband chipUltra Wideband for accurate ranging and spatial orientation
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC); Thread networkingDual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight226 g213 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.8 mm
Height × width162.7 × 76.5 mm162.6 × 76.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished aluminium frame, matte on Obsidian (100% recycled aluminium)Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and silky matte back; polished aluminium frame
ColoursCanyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte)Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP68 under IEC 60529
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Barometer; Temperature sensor
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo speakers; spatial audio
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17Android 14
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)7 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops
AI featuresGemini Intelligence, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live and Gemini Apps; Circle to Search, Live Translate and Call Assist
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection–
In the boxPixel 11 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolPixel 8 Pro; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptor

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