Google Pixel 9a
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Xiaomi Mi 11
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Google Pixel 9a
Xiaomi Mi 11
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
56.157.4
Display
88.588.5
Battery
76.578.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
72.272.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
108 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
13 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Horizon Blue, Cloud White, Midnight Gray, Special Edition Blue, Gold, Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
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)
Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
OS Version
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No