Google Pixel 9a
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Xiaomi Mi 11
#244Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9a
Xiaomi Mi 11
Performance
91.189.9
Camera
97.897.4
Display
96.196.8
Battery
96.791.7
Build
75.297.6
Connectivity
89.084.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
92.283.9
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9a features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum frame, weighing 186g, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 is slightly larger and heavier at 196g, offering a choice of glass or eco-leather back.
- The Pixel 9a has a 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a peak brightness of 2700 nits, whereas the Mi 11 sports a 6.81-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels and a peak brightness of 1500 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, while the Mi 11 utilizes the Snapdragon 888, both providing robust capabilities.
- The camera system on the Mi 11 is superior with a 108 MP main sensor compared to the Pixel's 48 MP, though both support OIS and 4K video recording.
- The Pixel 9a has a larger 5100mAh battery with 23W charging, while the Mi 11 has a 4600mAh battery but supports faster 55W charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs on Android 15 with extended upgrade support, while the Mi 11 launched with Android 11 and is upgradable to Android 14.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9a
Xiaomi Mi 11
General
Release Date
2025, March 19
2020, December 28
Announced
2025, March 19
2020, December 28
Description
Versions: GXQ96 (USA); GTF7P (International); G3Y12 (Japan)
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.81"
Type
P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 660
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5100 mAh
Li-Po 4600 mAh
Charging Details
23W wired, PD3.07.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
55W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 45 min50W wireless, 100% in 53 min10W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm (Glass) / 8.6 mm (Leather)
Weight
186 g
196 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) or eco leather back, aluminum frame
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Horizon Blue, Cloud White, Midnight Gray, Special Edition Blue, Gold, Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.95 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass