Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Google Pixel Fold
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| GooglePixel 11 Pro XL | GooglePixel Fold | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2026 | June 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.8″ | 7.6″ |
| Resolution | 2992 × 1344 | 2208 × 1840 (better) |
| Sharpness | 482 pixels per inch (better) | 378 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,600 nits (better) | 1,450 nits |
| Cover screen | – | 5.8″, 2092 × 1080, 120 Hz |
| Display type | Super Actua display; LTPO OLED | Inner OLED; 6:5 aspect ratio |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi | Inner 380 ppi; cover 408 ppi |
| Brightness detail | Up to 2,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,600 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio) | Inner up to 1000 nits HDR; cover up to 1200 nits HDR and 1550 nits peak; maker measures HDR at 100% on-pixel ratio and peak at 5% |
| Always-on display | – | Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with anti-scratch shield | Inner Ultra-Thin Glass with protective plastic layer; cover Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Display features | Smooth 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 back | Inner and cover HDR support; 1,000,000:1 contrast; 24-bit colour; 16 million colours; 120 Hz depends on app and content |
| Cover screen | – | Cover OLED; 17.4:9 aspect ratio |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Tensor G6 | Google Tensor G2 |
| Memory | 12 GB – 16 GB (better) | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (better) | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| CPU | – | Octa-core Cortex-X1, Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 CPU identified by Notebookcheck; Titan M2 security coprocessor and Tensor security core |
| GPU | – | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 identified by Notebookcheck |
| Storage type | Zoned UFS on the 512 GB and 1 TB models | 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM; UFS 3.1 storage; UK, US and Germany offer 256/512 GB, Japan 256 GB only; no microSD slot |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (better) | 48 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP | 10.8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP | 10.8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5× | 5× |
| Front camera | 42 MP (better) | 9.5 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.3″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | Quad PD; f/1.7; 0.8 μm pixels; 82° field of view; 1/2-inch sensor; optical image stabilisation and closed-loop autofocus |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.51″ sensor | f/2.2; 1.25 μm pixels; 121.1° field of view; 1/3-inch sensor; lens correction |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 23° field of view, 1/1.95″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | Dual PD; f/3.05; 1.22 μm pixels; 21.9° field of view; 1/3.1-inch sensor |
| Front camera | 42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view | Outer dual PD camera with f/2.2, 1.22 μm pixels, 84° field of view and fixed focus; inner 8 MP camera with f/2.0, 1.12 μm pixels, 84° field of view and fixed focus |
| Zoom | Pro Zoom up to 120×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10× | Super Res Zoom up to 20×; digital video zoom up to 20× in the default camera's 1080p/30 fps mode |
| Video recording | 8K 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 VP9 | Rear 4K or 1080p at 30/60 fps; rear 10-bit HDR; slow motion up to 240 fps; stabilised 4K time lapse; astrophotography time lapse; HEVC and AVC |
| Front video | 4K at 30/60 fps | Outer 4K or 1080p at 30/60 fps; inner 1080p at 30 fps; Rear Camera Selfie video |
| Camera features | Pro 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 sensor | Laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor; optical and electronic stabilisation; Cinematic Pan; 4K locked and 1080p active video stabilisation; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,115 mAh (better) | 4,821 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 45 W | – |
| Wireless charging | Up to 25 W | Yes (wattage not published) |
| Battery life detail | 30+ hours; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh | 4727 mAh minimum; maker claims beyond 24 hours of mixed use and up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; actual endurance varies |
| Wired charging | Up 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 W | USB-PD 3.0 PPS fast charging with Google's optional 30 W USB-C charger; maker does not specify the phone's maximum input wattage |
| Wireless charging | Pixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2-certified, up to 25 W | Qi-certified; maximum wireless charging wattage not published |
| Charges other devices | Not supported (no Battery Share) | – |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | Yes | – |
| Mobile network | 5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4HCD | UK G9FPL supports 5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave; LTE; band enablement and service depend on region and operator |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only) | One nano-SIM and eSIM; dual SIM; operator dependent |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax; UK, US and Germany support 2.4/5/6 GHz, HE160 and MIMO; Japanese specification omits 6 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity | Bluetooth 5.2 with dual antennas |
| Ultra Wideband | Ultra-wideband chip | Ultra-Wideband chip for ranging and spatial orientation |
| NFC | Yes | NFC works only when folded; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese model |
| Satellite features | Satellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation | – |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC); Thread networking | Dual-band GNSS; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; BeiDou and NavIC outside the US |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Foldable |
| Weight | 226 g (better) | 283 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm (better) | 12.1 mm |
| Height × width | 162.7 × 76.5 mm | 139.7 × 79.5 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Size unfolded | – | 139.7 × 158.7 × 5.8 mm |
| Stylus | No | – |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished aluminium frame, matte on Obsidian (100% recycled aluminium) | Gorilla Glass Victus back and cover; polished aluminium frame; fingerprint-resistant coating; polished multi-alloy steel hinge with dual-axis quad-cam mechanism and 180° range |
| Colours | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte) | Obsidian and Porcelain; availability varies by region and channel |
| Buttons | Power button; volume buttons | Power button and volume controls |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 under IEC 60529 | Not waterproof or dust-proof; water resistance diminishes with wear or damage; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock | Fingerprint sensor in power button; Face Unlock on the outer display only |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer | Proximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Hall effect |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; spatial audio | Stereo speakers; Spatial Audio requires compatible content, app and headphones or earbuds |
| Microphones | Three microphones with noise suppression | Three microphones with noise suppression |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 17 | Android 13 |
| Software updates | Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability) | Google's current policy provides five years of OS and security updates from first Google Store availability in the US, with possible Pixel Drops |
| AI features | Gemini Intelligence, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist | Split-screen apps and drag-and-drop between supported apps; tabletop and tent postures; Private Compute Core for features such as Now Playing and Smart Reply |
| Safety features | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection | Titan M2 and Trusty hardware security; anti-phishing and anti-malware protection; camera and microphone toggles; security and privacy settings |
| In the box | Pixel 11 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable rated USB 2.0; Quick Start Guide; Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptor |
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