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Google Pixel 11 vs Google Pixel 5a (5G)

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GooglePixel 11GooglePixel 5a (5G)
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2026August 2021
Display
Screen size6.3″6.34″
Resolution2424 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness421 pixels per inch415 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits–
Display typeActua display; OLEDFull-screen OLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; hole-punch front camera
Pixel density422 ppi413 ppi
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 3
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)HDR support; more than 100,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour; 60 Hz refresh rate confirmed by TechRadar and Tom's Guide
Performance
ChipTensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Memory12 GB6 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB128 GB
CPU–64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.4/2.2/1.8 GHz; Titan M security module
GPU–Adreno 620
Storage typeZoned UFS on the 512 GB model128 GB storage; 6 GB LPDDR4x RAM; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera48 MP12.2 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP16 MP
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/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensorf/2.2; 1.0 μm pixels; 118.7° field of view with RAW image capture enabled
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 viewf/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 83° field of view
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 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fps
Front video4K at 30/60 fps1080p 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 sensorNight Sight with astrophotography; Portrait Light; Cinematic Pan
Battery and charging
Battery4,985 mAh4,680 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingUp to 25 WNone
Battery life detail30+ hours; minimum capacity 4,840 mAhTypical 4,680 mAh, minimum 4,620 mAh; maker claims all-day use or up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver
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 WUp to 18 W with the supplied USB-C adaptor; USB-PD 2.0; actual rates may vary
Wireless chargingPixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2-certified, up to 25 W–
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GUJ0NUS G1F8F and Japanese G4S1M variants support sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; no mmWave variant or official UK version; regional bands differ
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only)One nano-SIM and eSIM; 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; A2DP; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
NFCYesNFC; Google Cast; Japanese model also supports FeliCa
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; 3.5 mm headphone jack; supplied cable runs at USB 2.0
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)US GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; other-region list adds BeiDou
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight197 g183 g
Thickness8.6 mm8.8 mm
Height × width152.8 × 72 mm156.2 × 73.2 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP67
StylusNo–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back; satin-finish aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Metal unibody
ColoursFrost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, ObsidianMostly Black with forest green undertones and olive-coloured power button
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button and volume controls
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP67; charger and accessories are not water or dust resistant; protection can diminish with wear, repair or damage
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity and ambient light; 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 11
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 at least three years
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, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool18 W USB-C power adaptor; USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide

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