Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Nothing Phone (2a)

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads — 79/100 vs 59/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5115 mAh vs 5000); the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 20 points (79/100 vs 59/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

Performance 83
Display 86
Camera 94
Battery 61
Portability 33
Value for money —

Nothing Phone (2a)

Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 52

What makes Google Pixel 11 Pro XL better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 3000
  • Bigger battery: 5115 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (86/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 226g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL scores 20 points higher (79/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (59/100 vs 33/100).

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Nothing Phone (2a)
Processor Tensor G6 MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
AnTuTu 1933536 985261
Geekbench Single 2755 1100
Geekbench Multi 7563 3000
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 2412x1084
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5115 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 168 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5
Brightness (peak) — 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions — 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm
Weight 226 g 190 g
Launch price — $349

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
94
camera

Nothing Phone (2a)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
86
display

Nothing Phone (2a)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

  • 5115 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery

Nothing Phone (2a)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Tensor G6
79/100
1933536 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100 -96.2%
985261 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

Price unknown

Nothing Phone (2a)

$349

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (83/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (94/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (59/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 20 points (79/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on camera score (94/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on performance (83/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL over the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.