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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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GooglePixel 11 Pro XLXiaomiXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2026September 2026
Display
Screen size6.8″6.9″
Resolution2992 × 13442624 × 1208
Sharpness482 pixels per inch419 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,600 nits4,000 nits
Display typeSuper Actua display; LTPO OLEDAMOLED; rear 2.9-inch AMOLED display, 976 × 596, up to 120 Hz
Pixel density486 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 2,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,600 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Multi-scenario peak 4,000 nits on both screens; minimum 1 nit
Always-on display–Full-screen always-on display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with anti-scratch shieldXiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0
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 backHardware privacy display; BT.2020 colour gamut; full-brightness single-pulse DC dimming; main touch sampling up to 300 Hz and rear up to 120 Hz; HDR10+, HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision; wet-hand touch
Performance
ChipTensor G6Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Memory12 GB – 16 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPU–Fourth-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU up to 5 GHz; TSMC 2 nm process; English Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 name corroborated by TechRadar for this exact model
GPU–Adreno GPU; model number not published
AI engine–Qualcomm AI Engine
Storage typeZoned UFS on the 512 GB and 1 TB modelsLPDDR5X RAM; UFS 4.1 storage; China factory configuration pairs corroborated by Sina
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera48 MP200 MP
Optical zoom5×3.2×
Front camera42 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.3″ sensor, optical image stabilisation200 MP Light Hunter 960L, 1/1.28-inch sensor, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS and QPD autofocus; 16-in-1 2.44 µm pixels; 1G+6P lens
Ultra wide camera48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.51″ sensor50 MP, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view, autofocus; 5 cm macro
Telephoto camera48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 23° field of view, 1/1.95″ sensor, optical image stabilisation200 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, ƒ/2.4, OIS; 12 cm telephoto macro
Front camera42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view50 MP
ZoomPro Zoom up to 120×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10×–
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 or 120 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 720p at 120, 240, 480, 960 or 1,920 fps and 1080p at 120, 240 or 960 fps
Front video4K at 30/60 fps4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p 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 sensorLeica Authentic and Vibrant looks; rear-screen selfies and preview; dynamic photos, subject and audio tracking, portrait, night, Pro, time-lapse, panorama and document modes
Battery and charging
Battery5,115 mAh8,500 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 mAh8,500 mAh typical; 8,350 mAh minimum; built-in non-removable battery
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 WQC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and 100 W PPS supported
Wireless chargingPixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2-certified, up to 25 W50 W Xiaomi wireless charging
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)27 W wired reverse charging; wireless reverse charging supported
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4HCD5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/14/18/20/25/26/28/29/38/40/41/48/66/70/71/77/78/79/80/81/83/84/89; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/66/71 and TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/43/48; 4×4 MIMO; China carrier and software restrictions apply
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only)Dual nano-SIM; dual-active operation depends on SA bands and carrier support
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7, enhanced Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 GHz 2×2 MIMO and 5 GHz 4×4 MIMO; MLO, 8×8 sounding, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 6.0; dual Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC
Ultra WidebandUltra-wideband chip–
NFCYesChinese Wallet transport, payment, access-card and car-key services; availability varies by location and provider
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; separate USB 3 cable required because the supplied cable does not support USB 3 transfers
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, NavIC L5; A-GNSS and assisted network positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight226 g235 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.39 mm
Height × width162.7 × 76.5 mm163.39 × 77.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
StylusNo–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished aluminium frame, matte on Obsidian (100% recycled aluminium)Fibreglass Black, White and pink versions are 235 g and 8.39 mm thick; glass blue and transparent versions are 240 g and 8.47 mm thick
ColoursCanyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte)Black, White, pink, blue and transparent editions; China-market names
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529–
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity, under-screen and rear ambient light/colour temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, flicker, laser autofocus, barometer and Hall sensors
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo three-speaker system; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio and Hi-Res wired/wireless audio; USB-C digital headphones
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17Xiaomi HyperOS 4; China variant
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 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 toolPhone, power adapter, USB-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool and documentation; contents can vary with sales bundle

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