Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads — 79/100 vs 68/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5115); the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

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

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

Performance 66
Display 80
Camera 78
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money 60

What makes Google Pixel 11 Pro XL better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 1355225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 4106

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (86/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5115 mAh
  • Lighter: 195g vs 226g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL scores 11 points higher (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (83/100 vs 66/100). 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (62/100 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.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Processor Tensor G6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
AnTuTu 1933536 1355225
Geekbench Single 2755 1270
Geekbench Multi 7563 4106
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 2412x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5115 mAh 5200 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 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions — 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm
Weight 226 g 195 g
Launch price — $449

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

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

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

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

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

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

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Tensor G6
79/100
1933536 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
68/100 -42.7%
1355225 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

Price unknown

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

$449

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (83/100 vs 66/100).

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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (94/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (62/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on camera score (94/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on performance (83/100 vs 66/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.