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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Xiaomi POCO F8 Ultra

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GooglePixel 11 Pro XLXiaomiPOCO F8 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2026November 2025
Display
Screen size6.8″6.9″
Resolution2992 × 13442608 × 1200
Sharpness482 pixels per inch416 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,600 nits3,500 nits
Display typeSuper Actua display; LTPO OLEDAMOLED with full RGB subpixel structure, 12-bit colour, 68 billion colours and 5,000,000:1 contrast; marketed as 6.9 inches, with approximately 6.85-inch full-rectangle diagonal stated by the maker
Pixel density486 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 2,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,600 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)600 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode, 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen and 1 nit minimum
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with anti-scratch shieldPOCO Shield Glass
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 backDCI-P3, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, circular polarisation, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo, Wet Touch 2.0, Original Colour PRO, Pro HDR and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipTensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory12 GB – 16 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–3 nm, third-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.6 GHz
GPU–Qualcomm Adreno GPU; maker gives no numeric suffix; dedicated VisionBoost D8 with GEX assists supported games with AI super resolution, 120 fps frame interpolation and Game HDR, and selected YouTube/Netflix video scenarios
AI engine–Qualcomm AI engine
Storage typeZoned UFS on the 512 GB and 1 TB modelsLPDDR5X RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 16 GB/512 GB
Cooling–LiquidCool Technology, 6,700 mm² 3D dual-channel, dual-layer IceLoop system with separate processor and camera cooling; WildBoost optimisation
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera48 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front camera42 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.3″ sensor, optical image stabilisationLight Fusion 950, 50 MP, f/1.67, 1/1.31-inch sensor, OIS, one glass plus six plastic lens elements and 4-in-1 binning to 2.4 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.51″ sensor50 MP, f/2.4 and 18 mm equivalent focal length
Telephoto camera48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 23° field of view, 1/1.95″ sensor, optical image stabilisation50 MP periscope, f/3.0, OIS, four-element lens, 115 mm equivalent focal length and focusing from 30 cm to infinity
Front camera42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view32 MP; automatic 0.8× framing for group selfies
ZoomPro Zoom up to 120×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10×5× optical, 10× lossless in-sensor crop and 20× Ultra Zoom processing
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 VP98K at 30 fps; 4K at 30/60 fps; Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD at 120/240/480/960/1,920 fps or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps
Front video4K at 30/60 fps4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 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 sensorDynamic Shots at 1440p with EIS and HDR, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, super macro, Burst Shot Mode 2.0, adaptive telephoto, Supermoon, HDR, panorama, long exposure, video teleprompter and ShootSteady; regional AI gallery editing
Battery and charging
Battery5,115 mAh6,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingUp to 25 WUp to 50 W
Battery life detail30+ hours; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon dual-cell battery; maker laboratory claims 15.14 hours continuous use and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles
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 W100 W HyperCharge; PD 3.0/2.0 and 100 W PPS support, with global PPS rollout stated for early December 2025; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutes; separate 120 W adaptor recommended
Wireless chargingPixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2-certified, up to 25 W50 W wireless HyperCharge; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 31 minutes; wireless charger sold separately
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)Up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging for compatible devices tested by POCO
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4HCD5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM, 4×4 MIMO; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78; Surge T1S and Surge T1+ signal tuners
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only)Dual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, multi-link operation, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; newer standards depend on region, network and applicable updates
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA, Auracast and MIHC
Ultra WidebandUltra-wideband chip–
NFCYesSupported; regional functions vary
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC); Thread networkingGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight226 g218 g
Thickness8.5 mm7.9 mm
Height × width162.7 × 76.5 mm163.33 × 77.82 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished aluminium frame, matte on Obsidian (100% recycled aluminium)Aluminium-alloy frame, camera surround and lens bezel; glass-fibre and third-generation Nano-tech back materials; Denim Blue describes the finish and contains no denim fabric
ColoursCanyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte)Black and Denim Blue; main dimensions and weight are for Black, while Denim Blue is 8.3 mm thick and weighs 220 g
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader with press-and-slide enrolment and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioBose-tuned 2.1-channel system with two symmetrical 1115F stereo speakers and separate 1620 subwoofer; Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree-microphone array
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17Xiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Expert Reviews
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)–
AI featuresGemini Intelligence, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistRegional Xiaomi HyperAI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and image-editing tools, Google Gemini and Circle to Search; some features require internet access or software updates
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protectionXiaomi Offline Communication supports voice calls over 1 km in open, unobstructed environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; availability and actual range depend on region and surroundings
In the boxPixel 11 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptor

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