Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Google Pixel 11 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,288 mAh | 4,850 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 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 2026 | Aug 2026 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 18 Pro is ahead on our rating. Google Pixel 11 Pro is ahead on battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (120Hz), Always-On display, HDR, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch | Super Actua LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.3 inches (diagonal) | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 pixels, 460 ppi | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 495 PPI |
| Brightness | 1000 nits max typical, 1600 nits peak HDR, 3000 nits peak outdoor | — |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield (latest generation) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, new anti-scratch display coating |
| Features | Smaller Dynamic Island | Up to 3,600 nits peak brightness |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 17 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2nm process) | Google Tensor G6 (2nm) |
| CPU | — | 1x 4.11 GHz Cortex C1-Ultra + 4x 3.38 GHz Cortex C1-Pro + 2x 2.65 GHz Cortex C1-Pro |
| GPU | — | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X | 12GB LPDDR5X (256GB versions), 16GB LPDDR5X (512GB, 1TB versions) |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Configuration | Triple | — |
| Lenses | 48MP Main (with variable aperture), 48MP Ultra Wide, 48MP Telephoto | — |
| Features | Second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP), ProRes video recording, Cinematic mode, Action mode | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, OIS, Auto-HDR, panorama, 120x Pro Zoom, Camera Looks, Magic Capture |
| Triple | — | 50 MP (wide), 48 MP (ultrawide), 48 MP (telephoto, 5x optical zoom) |
| Video | — | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Resolution | 12MP | — |
| Features | TrueDepth camera, Autofocus, Cinematic mode | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Single | — | Undisclosed MP (likely 10.8 MP or higher, ultrawide) |
| Video | — | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion 4850 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | Approximately 4288 mAh (rumored) | — |
| Charging | Fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging, Qi2 wireless charging | 30W wired, 25W Qi2.2 wireless, Reverse wireless |
| Life | Longer battery life | — |
Body
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | Approximately 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.34 in) | 152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 in) |
| Weight | Approximately 206 g (7.27 oz) | 204 g (7.2 oz) |
| Build | Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass (front and back), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) or Dual eSIM | Dual eSIM (US); Nano-SIM and eSIM (elsewhere) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) | — |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes, with reader mode | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 9 | 2026, August 12 |
| Status | Expected. On sale September 18, 2026. | Available. Released 2026, August 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Google Pixel 11 Pro?
Google Pixel 11 Pro — 4,288 mAh for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro versus 4,850 mAh for the Google Pixel 11 Pro.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Google Pixel 11 Pro?
Google Pixel 11 Pro — 206 g for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro versus 204 g for the Google Pixel 11 Pro.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Google Pixel 11 Pro?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro — Sep 2026 for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro versus Aug 2026 for the Google Pixel 11 Pro.
Is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Google Pixel 11 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 9/10 and the Google Pixel 11 Pro 8/10.
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