Google Pixel 11 Pro XL / Apple iPhone 15

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: Pixel 11 Pro XL; 12 GB / 256 GB, 16 GB / 512 GB or 16 GB / 1 TB; Obsidian, Fog and Canyon Olive. The 6.3-inch Pixel 11 Pro is a separate model.

Apple iPhone 15: iPhone 15 (A2846, A2847); 128, 256 and 512 GB. The iPhone 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are separate models.

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XLApple iPhone 15
Release year20262023
Display6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992; 486 ppi; 1–120 Hz

The LTPO panel can drop its refresh rate to 1 Hz depending on content, saving power on static screens while keeping 120 Hz for scrolling.

Google		6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2556 × 1179 at 460 ppi; Dynamic Island

Dynamic Island turns the front camera cut-out into an area for alerts and live activities. Apple does not list ProMotion for this model, so the screen is not 120 Hz.

Apple
Brightness and contrast2,400 nits in HDR, 3,600 nits peak; contrast above 2,000,000:1

The peak figure is the highest brightness reached briefly on a small part of the screen, not sustained full-screen brightness.

Google		1000 nits typical; 1600 nits HDR peak; 2000 nits outdoor peak; 2,000,000:1 contrast

The outdoor peak is used briefly in strong sunlight; the HDR peak applies to HDR video and photos.

Apple
Glass and frameCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; aluminium frame

The front glass has an extra anti-scratch shield; the back glass is silky matte and the frame is matte on the Obsidian colour.

Google		—
Processor and securityGoogle Tensor G6; Titan M3 security coprocessor

Titan M3 protects lock-screen verification and encryption keys on a chip separate from the main processor.

Google		—
Memory and storage12 GB RAM with 256 GB; 16 GB RAM with 512 GB and 1 TB

The 512 GB and 1 TB versions use Zoned UFS storage.

Google		—
Rear cameras50MP wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.3-inch); 48MP ultra-wide (ƒ/1.7, 123°, Macro Focus); 48MP telephoto (ƒ/2.8, 5x optical)

Pro Res Zoom goes up to 120x; anything beyond 5x is software-processed zoom.

Google		48 MP Main (ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift OIS); 12 MP Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.4, 120°); 12 MP 2x Telephoto (ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift OIS)

The 2x telephoto is not a separate lens; it uses the centre of the 48 MP sensor. Digital zoom goes up to 10x.

Apple
Front camera42MP, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view; 4K video at 30/60 fps Google—
VideoRear 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 8K at 24/30 fps with Video Boost; 10-bit HDR; slow motion up to 240 fps

8K output is only available through Video Boost. Supported formats are HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9.

Google		4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60 fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps Apple
Battery5,115 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); over 30 hours typical use according to Google GoogleUp to 20 hours of video playback, 16 hours streamed, 80 hours of audio Apple
Wired chargingAbout 75% in 30 minutes with a 45W or higher USB-C PPS charger; no charger in the box

The charger must support USB PD PPS to reach this speed.

Google		—
Wireless chargingQi2.2-certified Pixelsnap; up to 25W

Pixelsnap uses magnets in the back to align compatible chargers and accessories.

Google		—
ConnectivityWi-Fi 7 (2×2 MIMO); Bluetooth 6; USB Type-C 3.2; NFC; UWB; Thread

UWB allows direction and distance finding with compatible tags and devices at close range.

Google		—
LocationDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) Google—
SIMDual eSIM; two active at once, 8 or more profiles stored GoogleDual eSIM (two active eSIMs at once)

Apple’s page also shows a SIM tray on models sold outside the US, so physical SIM support depends on the country of purchase.

Apple
DurabilityIP68 dust and water resistance Google—
SoftwareShips with Android 17; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google—
Size and weight162.7 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm; 226 g Google147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm; 171 g Apple
In the box1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); no charger Google—
Chip—A16 Bionic; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Storage—128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB Apple
Front camera and Face ID—12 MP TrueDepth (ƒ/1.9), 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps; Face ID Apple
Wireless—5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave); Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.3; second-generation Ultra Wideband; NFC with reader mode

Ultra Wideband helps Find My show the direction and distance of a nearby item; availability varies by region.

Apple
Safety features—Emergency SOS, Find My and Messages via satellite; Crash Detection

Satellite features work only in certain countries and outdoors where there is no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.

Apple
USB-C and charging—USB-C, USB 2 (up to 480 Mb/s), DisplayPort; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15 W, Qi up to 7.5 W

Although the connector is USB-C, data runs at USB 2 speed, so moving large video files by cable takes longer than over the USB 3 port on the Pro models.

Apple
Durability and materials—IP68 (up to 6 m for up to 30 minutes, IEC 60529); aluminium frame, Ceramic Shield front, colour-infused glass back

IP68 protection can decrease with normal wear, and liquid damage is not covered by Apple’s warranty.

Apple
Colours—Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink Apple