Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL
- CameraGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL
- Battery and ChargingGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL
- DesignSony Xperia 1 VIII
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Google Tensor G6, Sony Xperia 1 VIII Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Screen Size: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 6.8", Sony Xperia 1 VIII 6.5". Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on Main Camera: 50 MP against 48 MP. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on Battery: 5115 mAh against 5000 mAh. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on Fast Charging: 45 W against 30 W.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
83% – 69%
Photo / Video
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
93% – 73%
Battery Life
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
85% – 55%
Daily Use
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
80% – 59%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
 GoogleGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XLNo reviews yet |  SonySony Xperia 1 VIIINo reviews yet | |
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| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Screen Size | 6.8" | 6.5" |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Battery | 5115 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 45 W | 30 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8" | 6.5" |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2340 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3600 nit | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Graphics Processor | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Manufacturing Technology | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra Wide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP 5x 106mm periscope | 2.9x periscope |
| Telephoto Resolution | No data | 48 MP |
| Front Camera | 42 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 5115 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45 W | 30 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 226 g | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back Surface | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Dual eSIM + Nano-SIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | Satellite SOS | No data |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No data |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint | Side Fingerprint Sensor |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 17 | Android 16 |
| Update Promise | No data | 4 major version updates |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone jack | No data | Yes (3.5mm) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on 7 of 9 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.