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Google Pixel 11 vs Google Pixel 3 XL

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GooglePixel 11GooglePixel 3 XL
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2026October 2018
Display
Screen size6.3″6.3″
Resolution2424 × 10802960 × 1440
Sharpness421 pixels per inch522 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness3,000 nits–
Display typeActua display; OLEDFlexible OLED; 18.5:9 aspect ratio confirmed by Notebookcheck; Google's archived sheet renders this as 18:5:9
Pixel density422 ppi523 ppi
Always-on display–Always-on display; Now Playing
Brightness detailUp to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresSmooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 16.77 million colours; HDR support with UHDA certification
Performance
ChipTensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Memory12 GB4 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPU–64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.5 GHz + 1.6 GHz; Titan M security module
GPU–Adreno 630
AI engine–Pixel Visual Core
Storage typeZoned UFS on the 512 GB model4 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.1 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera48 MP12.2 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MPNone
Telephoto camera10.8 MPNone
Optical zoom5×None
Front camera10.5 MP8 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD wide, ƒ/1.70, 85° field of view, 1/1.56″ sensor, optical image stabilisation, Macro FocusDual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.8; 1.4 μm pixels; 76° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisation; spectral and flicker sensor
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor–
Telephoto camera10.8 MP Dual PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/3.1, 23° field of view, 1/3.2″ sensor, optical image stabilisation–
Front camera10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95° field of viewTwo 8 MP cameras; normal f/1.8 with 75° field of view and phase-detection autofocus; wide-angle f/2.2 with 97° field of view and fixed focus
ZoomSuper Zoom up to 30×; optical quality at 0.6×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10×–
Video recording4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; slow motion up to 240 fps; digital video zoom up to 20×; HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9Rear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fps according to Google's historical specification
Front video4K at 30/60 fps1080p, 720p or 480p at 30 fps
Camera featuresMagic Capture, Camera Looks, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Auto Best Take; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensorTop Shot; HDR+; Super Res Zoom; Group Selfie; Photobooth; Portrait; Playground; Motion Auto Focus; Night Sight was announced for delivery after launch
Battery and charging
Battery4,985 mAh3,430 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingUp to 25 WYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail30+ hours; minimum capacity 4,840 mAh–
Wired chargingUp to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 WUSB-PD 2.0; supplied 18 W adaptor; maker claims up to seven hours of mixed use from 15 minutes of charging, with always-on display off; actual results vary
Wireless chargingPixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2-certified, up to 25 WQi-certified charger compatibility; maker's hardware sheet does not publish a maximum wattage
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GUJ0NLTE Cat 16 download up to 1 Gbps and upload up to 75 Mbps; five-carrier aggregation; 4x4 MIMO; LAA; 256-QAM downlink and 64-QAM uplink; operator dependent; no 5G
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only)One nano-SIM and eSIM in selected markets; operator dependent
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMODual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.0 + LE; LDAC, aptX and aptX HD
NFCYesNFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese models
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C 3.1 Gen 1; supplied adaptor for a 3.5 mm headphone connection
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)GPS, GLONASS and Galileo; BeiDou outside the US and Puerto Rico
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight197 g184 g
Thickness8.6 mm7.9 mm
Height × width152.8 × 72 mm158 × 76.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back; satin-finish aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Aluminium frame with hybrid coating; soft-touch glass back; Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursFrost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, ObsidianJust Black, Clearly White and Not Pink
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button and volume controls; Active Edge squeeze gesture
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529–
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Android Sensor Hub; advanced x-axis haptics
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioDual front-firing speakers
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17Android 9 Pie
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)No longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was three years
AI featuresGemini Intelligence, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistGoogle Assistant with Active Edge; Digital Wellbeing and Flip to Shhh; Call Screen initially supported English in the US
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection–
In the boxPixel 11, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool18 W USB-C power adaptor and 3.5 mm headphone adaptor confirmed in Google's hardware specification

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