Google Pixel 11a vs Google Pixel 6a
The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, while the Google Pixel 6a (2022) runs on the Google Tensor. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11a leads — 65/100 vs 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4410); the main camera is 48 MP vs 2 MP; the Google Pixel 11a is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 901,837).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
Google Pixel 6a
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 901837
- Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1477
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 3595
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4410 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 2MP
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Google Pixel 6a better?
- Better camera (59/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (86/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the Google Pixel 6a, the Google Pixel 11a scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6a leads (59/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (59/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11a | Google Pixel 6a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Google Tensor | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 901837 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 1477 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 3595 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4410 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 122 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 2 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3350 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 152.2×71.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Google Pixel 6a
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 6a
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Google Pixel 6a
- 4410 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and Google Pixel 6a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 11a leads Google Pixel 6a by 114.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (83/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (59/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the Google Pixel 6a?
The Google Pixel 11a edges out the Google Pixel 6a by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the Google Pixel 6a?
The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Google Pixel 6a — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11a or the Google Pixel 6a?
The Google Pixel 6a leads on camera score (59/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the Google Pixel 6a?
The Google Pixel 11a leads on performance (83/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the Google Pixel 6a?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for active users.