Google Pixel 11a vs Google Pixel 7a
The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, while the Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11a leads — 65/100 vs 60/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 11a is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 1,126,520).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
Google Pixel 7a
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 1126520
- Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 10W vs 7W
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (67/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the Google Pixel 7a, the Google Pixel 11a scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (54/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11a | Google Pixel 7a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Google Tensor G2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 1126520 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 1461 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 3867 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4385 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3350 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and Google Pixel 7a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 11a leads Google Pixel 7a by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (83/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (67/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (54/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the Google Pixel 7a?
The Google Pixel 11a edges out the Google Pixel 7a by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the Google Pixel 7a?
The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Google Pixel 7a — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11a or the Google Pixel 7a?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the Google Pixel 7a?
The Google Pixel 11a leads on performance (83/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the Google Pixel 7a?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users.