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Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

What Pixel 11 Pro does better (14) and where Xperia 1 VIII wins (16) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 11 Pro
Google · 2026Pixel 11 Pro
9.3Score
14 advantages≈ $1,050
Higher score
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Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Sony · 2026Xperia 1 VIII
9.1Score
16 advantages≈ $1,450
8.2Display7.7
8.6Performance9.1
9.7Camera8.7
6.7Battery7.6
9.8Features8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 11 ProXperia 1 VIII
71.9 × 152.78.474 × 1628.3
Pixel 11 ProXperia 1 VIIIDifference
Height152.7 mm162 mm−9.3 mm
Width71.9 mm74 mm−2.1 mm
Thickness8.4 mm8.3 mm+0.1 mm
Weight204 g200 g+4 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 11 Pro better than Xperia 1 VIII?

  1. Major OS updates promised7 vs 4+75%
  2. Optical zoom5× vs 2.9×+72%
  3. Peak brightness3,600 nits vs 2,200 nits+64%
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
  5. Measured brightness2,333 nits vs 1,510 nits+55%
  6. Selfie camera42 MP vs 12 MP3.5×
  7. Main camera50 MP vs 48 MP+4%
  8. Pixel density497 ppi vs 396 ppi+26%
  9. Max video8K vs 4K
  10. Repairability classB vs D
  11. Wireless charging power25 W vs 15 W+67%
  12. Resolution (width)1,280 px vs 1,080 px+19%

Why is Xperia 1 VIII better than Pixel 11 Pro?

  1. AnTuTu score1,460,255 vs 2,312,684+58%
  2. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,452 vs 6,9622×
  3. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)7,415 vs 9,278+25%
  4. Battery capacity4,850 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+3%
  5. Active use (test)15.7 h vs 17.8 h+13%
  6. Memory card slotNo · Pixel 11 Pro: Yes
  7. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 120 fps2×
  8. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · Pixel 11 Pro: Yes
  9. Energy classB vs A
  10. Drop resistance classB vs A
  11. CPU frequency4.1 GHz vs 4.6 GHz+12%
  12. Screen size6.3″ vs 6.5″+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Google Pixel 11 ProGoogle Pixel 11 Pro≈ $1,0509.3
Sony Xperia 1 VIIISony Xperia 1 VIII≈ $1,4509.1
Design
Weight204 g200 g
Thickness8.4 mm8.3 mm
Height152.7 mm162 mm
Width71.9 mm74 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP65
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
ColoursCanyon, Olive, Fog, ObsidianGraphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold
Display
Screen size6.3″6.5″
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,280 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,856 px2,340 px
Pixel density497 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,600 nits2,200 nits
Measured brightness2,333 nits1,510 nits
Screen-to-body ratio87%86.5%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerGoogleQualcomm
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores78
CPU frequency4.1 GHz4.6 GHz
GPUIMG CXTP-48-1536Adreno 840
AnTuTu score1,460,2552,312,684
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)7,4159,278
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,4526,962
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.UFS 4.0
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Main sensor size1/1.3"1/1.35"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom5×2.9×
Max video8K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps120 fps
Selfie camera42 MP12 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,850 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Active use (test)15.7 h17.8 h
Wired charging30 W30 W
Charged in 30 min55%50%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power25 W15 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth66
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra WidebandYes—
Satellite messagingYes—
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Loudspeaker loudness-26.5 LUFS-25.5 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicSide
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 17Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Major OS updates promised74
EU label
Energy classBA
Battery charge cycles1,0001,400
Endurance per cycle48 h51 h
Repairability classBD
Drop resistance classBA
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