Google Pixel 11 vs Apple iPhone 17
The Google Pixel 11 scores 7.5 in our rating, and the Apple iPhone 17 scores 7.3. The Google Pixel 11 leads in camera and software support, while the Apple iPhone 17 is ahead in display, performance, design and value for money. At launch in the US, the Apple iPhone 17 cost $100 less ($799 vs $899). The Google Pixel 11 is the newer phone, announced Aug 12, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 11
- Bigger battery 4,985 mAh vs 3,692 mAh
- Newer model Aug 12, 2026 vs Sep 9, 2025
- More RAM 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Faster USB port USB-C 3.x vs USB-C 2.0
- Longer security updates 7 years vs 5 years
Why choose the Apple iPhone 17
- Faster wired charging 40 W vs 30 W
- Lower launch price $799 vs $899
- Lighter 177 g vs 197 g
- Thinner 7.95 mm vs 8.6 mm
- Higher screen resolution 1206 × 2622 px vs 1080 × 2424 px
- Sharper display 460 ppi vs 422 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 11Apple iPhone 17
Overall
7.5
7.3
Display
8.0
8.5
Performance
7.8
8.3
Camera
7.9
6.9
Battery
5.8
5.7
Design
8.4
8.8
Software support
9.2
7.4
Value for money
5.0
5.5
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 11Apple iPhone 17
Size
6.3 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED, Actua
OLED, Super Retina XDR
Resolution
1080 × 2424 px
1206 × 2622 px
Pixel density
422 ppi
460 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
3,000 nits
HDR
—
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Ceramic Shield 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 11Apple iPhone 17
Process
3 nm
3 nm
Max CPU clock
4.11 GHz
—
GPU
PowerVR CXTP-48-1536
Apple GPU (5-core, with Neural Accelerators)
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
256 GB / 512 GB
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 11Apple iPhone 17
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.56"
48 MP, f/1.6
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
48 MP
Telephoto
10.8 MP, 5× optical
—
Optical zoom
5×
—
Rear cameras
3
2
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
10.5 MP
18 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 11Apple iPhone 17
Capacity
4,985 mAh
3,692 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
30 W
40 W
Wireless charging
25 W
25 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 11Apple iPhone 17
Dimensions
152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm
149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm
Thickness
8.6 mm
7.95 mm
Weight
197 g
177 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
—
None
3D face unlock
✕ No
✓ Yes
SIM
eSIM only
eSIM only
Colors
Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, Obsidian
Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White, Black
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 11Apple iPhone 17
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
6.0
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 11Apple iPhone 17
OS at launch
Android 17
iOS 26
OS updates
7 years
—
Security updates
7 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 11Apple iPhone 17
Announced
Aug 12, 2026
Sep 9, 2025
Released
Aug 20, 2026
Sep 19, 2025
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$899
$799
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