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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8a

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GooglePixel 11 Pro XLGooglePixel 8a
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2026May 2024
Display
Screen size6.8″6.1″
Resolution2992 × 13442400 × 1080
Sharpness482 pixels per inch431 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,600 nits2,000 nits
Display typeSuper Actua display; LTPO OLEDActua; OLED
Pixel density486 ppi430 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 2,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,600 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 1,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,000 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 3
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 up to 120 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipTensor G6Tensor G3
Memory12 GB – 16 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB128 GB, 256 GB
Storage typeZoned UFS on the 512 GB and 1 TB modelsUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAM
Cameras
Main camera50 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MP13 MP
Telephoto camera48 MPNone
Optical zoom5×None
Front camera42 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.3″ sensor, optical image stabilisation64 MP Quad PD wide camera; 0.8 μm pixel width; f/1.89 aperture; 80° field of view; 1/1.73" image sensor size; Super Res Zoom up to 8x; Optical and electronic image stabilisation on wide
Ultra wide camera48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.51″ sensor13 MP Ultrawide camera; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 120° 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 stabilisation–
Front camera42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view13 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 96.5° Ultrawide field of view
ZoomPro Zoom up to 120×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10×Super Res Zoom up to 8x
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 30 fps, 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; Front camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps; 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 5x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264); Audio; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio Magic Eraser
Front video4K at 30/60 fps4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 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 sensorBest Take; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Real Tone; Face Unblur; Panorama; Manual white balancing; Locked Folder; Night Sight; Top Shot; Portrait mode; Portrait Light; Motion Auto-Focus; Frequent Faces; Dual exposure controls; Live HDR+; Ultra HDR; Long Exposure; Astrophotography; Magic Editor; Audio Magic Eraser; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement
Battery and charging
Battery5,115 mAh4,492 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingUp to 25 WUp to 7.5 W
Battery life detail30+ hours; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4404 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 18 W; USB Power Delivery
Wireless chargingPixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2-certified, up to 25 WQi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)–
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 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE80; MIMO; Google Cast
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.3 with LE and antenna diversity
Ultra WidebandUltra-wideband chip–
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
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC); Thread networkingGNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight226 g189 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.9 mm
Height × width162.7 × 76.5 mm152.1 × 72.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP67
StylusNo–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished aluminium frame, matte on Obsidian (100% recycled aluminium)Gorilla Glass 3 front; matte composite back; matte aluminium frame
ColoursCanyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte)Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP67 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
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo speakers
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionTwo 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 and Call Assist (availability varies by feature, region and language)
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 8a; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptor

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