Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 11 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Google Pixel 11 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,252 mAh | 4,850 mAh |
| Wired charging | 40W | 30W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 206 g | 204 g |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Aug 2026 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 17 Pro is ahead on our rating, wired charging. Google Pixel 11 Pro is ahead on battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (120Hz), Always-On display, Dynamic Island | Super Actua LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 pixels | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 495 PPI |
| Brightness | Up to 3000 nits (peak) | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, new anti-scratch display coating |
| Features | — | Up to 3,600 nits peak brightness |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| OS | iOS 26 (upgradable to iOS 26.6.1) | Android 17 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Google Tensor G6 (2nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core | 1x 4.11 GHz Cortex C1-Ultra + 4x 3.38 GHz Cortex C1-Pro + 2x 2.65 GHz Cortex C1-Pro |
| GPU | 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, Hardware-accelerated ray tracing | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | 12GB LPDDR5X (256GB versions), 16GB LPDDR5X (512GB, 1TB versions) |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB NVMe (no 128GB option) | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Triple | 48 MP Fusion Main (f/1.78, 24mm wide), 48 MP Fusion Ultrawide (f/2.2, 13mm), 48 MP Fusion Telephoto (f/2.8, 100mm periscope telephoto) | 50 MP (wide), 48 MP (ultrawide), 48 MP (telephoto, 5x optical zoom) |
| Features | 8x optical-quality zoom, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner, Dolby Vision, ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, genlock, next-generation portraits with Focus control, new Bright Photographic Style | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, OIS, Auto-HDR, panorama, 120x Pro Zoom, Camera Looks, Magic Capture |
| Video | 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240fps, Spatial Video for Apple Vision Pro | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 18 MP Center Stage (wider field of view) | Undisclosed MP (likely 10.8 MP or higher, ultrawide) |
| Features | Center Stage for photos and video calls, Ultra-stabilized video, Dual Capture | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K at 24/25/30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Ion 4850 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 16.558 Wh (4252 mAh) for eSIM model | — |
| Charging | USB-C fast charging (50% in 20 min with 40W+ adapter), MagSafe wireless charging, Qi2 wireless charging | 30W wired, 25W Qi2.2 wireless, Reverse wireless |
Body
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 150.0 mm x 71.9 mm x 8.75 mm (5.91 in x 2.83 in x 0.34 in) | 152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 in) |
| Weight | 206 g (7.27 oz) | 204 g (7.2 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum unibody with vapor chamber, Ceramic Shield 2 front and back | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass (front and back), aluminum frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min) | — |
| SIM | — | Dual eSIM (US); Nano-SIM and eSIM (elsewhere) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Radio | No | — |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | September 9, 2025 | 2026, August 12 |
| Status | Available. Released September 19, 2025 | Available. Released 2026, August 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 17 Pro or Google Pixel 11 Pro?
Google Pixel 11 Pro — 4,252 mAh for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro versus 4,850 mAh for the Google Pixel 11 Pro.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 17 Pro or Google Pixel 11 Pro?
Google Pixel 11 Pro — 206 g for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro versus 204 g for the Google Pixel 11 Pro.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 17 Pro or Google Pixel 11 Pro?
Google Pixel 11 Pro — Sep 2025 for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro versus Aug 2026 for the Google Pixel 11 Pro.
Is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Google Pixel 11 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 9/10 and the Google Pixel 11 Pro 8/10.
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