Google Pixel 11a vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 65/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 1,933,536).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Better display (82/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1933536
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2755
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7563
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 10W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 4 points higher (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11a | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3350 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 309 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Google Pixel 11a by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Google Pixel 11a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (52/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the Google Pixel 11a by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11a or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.