Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Google Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 11 Pro (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, while the Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11 Pro has the bigger battery (4850 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,925,523 vs 1,433,693).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11 Pro
Google Pixel 8a
What makes Google Pixel 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1925523 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 4850 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro vs the Google Pixel 8a, the Google Pixel 11 Pro scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro leads (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro leads (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100. In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro | Google Pixel 8a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Tensor G6 | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1925523 | 1433693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 4458 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1280 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4850 mAh | 4492 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11 Pro
- 4850 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11 Pro and Google Pixel 8a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 11 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 34.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Google Pixel 11 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11 Pro or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 11 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Google Pixel 8a — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11 Pro or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 11 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro over the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.