Google Pixel 11a vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11a leads — 65/100 vs 40/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the Google Pixel 11a is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (36/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Google Pixel 11a scores 25 points higher (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (54/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11a and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (54/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11a | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3350 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 11a leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 223.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (83/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11a and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (54/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Google Pixel 11a significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 25 points (65/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Google Pixel 11a leads on performance (83/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users.