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Google Pixel 6a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

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GooglePixel 6aXiaomiRedmi Note 11 Pro 5G
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2022February 2022
Display
Screen size6.1″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness431 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,200 nits
Display typeFull-screen OLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; central hole-punch cameraAMOLED DotDisplay with a central camera cutout.
Pixel density429 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 998 nits on an APL18 pattern measured by Notebookcheck; maker does not publish a peak brightness figure–
Always-on displayAt a Glance and Now Playing–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3; fingerprint-resistant coating–
Display featuresHDR support; more than 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colourDCI-P3, reading and sunlight modes; maker specifies 700 nits typical high-brightness mode separately from 1,200 nits typical peak.
Performance
ChipGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 695
Memory6 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPUGoogle Tensor; 5 nm process reported by Notebookcheck; Titan M2 security coprocessorOcta-core CPU up to 2.2 GHz.
GPUARM Mali-G78 MP20 (Notebookcheck)Qualcomm Adreno 619.
Storage type128 GB UFS 3.1; 6 GB LPDDR5 RAM; no microSD slotLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; expandable storage up to 1 TB. Configurations follow the current UK maker sheet rather than the review's initially sold UK 6/128 GB model.
Cooling–LiquidCool technology uses graphite layers and copper foil.
Cameras
Main camera12.2 MP108 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP16 MP
Main cameraDual-pixel autofocus; f/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; 1/2.55-inch sensor; optical and electronic image stabilisationf/1.9, 1/1.52-inch sensor and nine-pixel binning to 2.1 µm.
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2; 1.25 μm pixels; 114° field of view; lens correction; maximum resolution and field of view require RAW capturef/2.2 and 118° field of view.
Front cameraf/2.0; 1.22 μm pixels; fixed focus; 84° field of view–
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 7x; no optical telephoto cameraDigital crop rather than a dedicated telephoto lens (Expert Reviews).
Video recordingRear 4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion up to 240 fps; stabilised 4K and astrophotography timelapse; Cinematic Pan; optical and electronic stabilisation; digital video zoom up to 5x; HEVC/H.264Rear 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; no 4K recording.
Front video1080p at 30 fps1080p or 720p at 30 fps; f/2.4 selfie lens.
Camera featuresMagic Eraser; Real Tone; Night Sight; Face Unblur; fast camera launcher; stereo recording, speech enhancement and wind noise reductionAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera.
Battery and charging
Battery4,410 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 4,410 mAh, minimum 4,306 mAh; maker claims over 24 hours mixed use or up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver. Google's July 2025 update reduces capacity and charging performance on affected units after 400 charge cycles; not all units are affected.–
Wired chargingUp to 18 W with compatible USB-PD 3.0 PPS adaptor; adaptor sold separately; affected units have reduced charging performance after Google's battery management updateMaker laboratory claims 50% in 15 minutes and full charge in 42 minutes; actual results vary.
Wireless charging–No wireless charging (Tech Advisor).
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight178 g202 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.12 mm
Height × width152.2 × 71.8 mm164.19 × 76.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP53
MaterialsThermoformed composite back with tactile alloy frameGlass back confirmed by the maker overview and Expert Reviews; Tech Advisor instead describes the back as plastic.
ColoursChalk, Charcoal, Sage; availability varies by region and channelGraphite Gray, Polar White and Atlantic Blue.
ButtonsPower button and volume controls–
Water resistance detailIP67; resistance can diminish with wear, repair or damage; accessories are not water resistantIP53 splash protection, confirmed by Tech Advisor; not intended for immersion.
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensorSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.
SensorsProximity; ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer–
SpeakersStereo speakersDual speakers, Hi-Res Audio certification and 3.5 mm headphone socket.
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12MIUI 13 based on Android 11; no predicted number of later Android upgrades is treated as a guarantee.
Software updatesFive years of OS and security updates from first US Google Store availability; may include Pixel Drops–
AI featuresLive Translate; Recorder; Live Caption; Google Assistant; feature and language availability varies–
In the boxUSB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide; no power adaptor67 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. First sale is kept at February 2022 month precision, with TechCoffeeHouse's contemporary report confirming Singapore store availability from 19 February. The UK release followed on 8 April (Tech Advisor); China's earlier Dimensity-based Note 11 Pro is a different model.
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK G1AZG supports sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; US Verizon GB62Z adds mmWave; network and operator dependent–
SIMDual SIM with one nano-SIM and eSIM; operator dependentSIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM or microSD slot.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 and 6E; 2.4/5/6 GHz; HE160; 2x2 MIMO; 6E not enabled in Taiwan, Japan or SingaporeWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.1.
NFCNFC; Google CastAvailability and functions vary by market.
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1; included cable runs at USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm audio jackUSB-C.
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou in the UK; US omits BeiDou–

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