Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Sony Xperia 1 VI, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,115 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 226 g | 192 g |
| Released | Aug 2026 | May 2024 |
Summary: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, ram (max). Sony Xperia 1 VI is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, Super Actua display, 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR support | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020, 1000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.5 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~85.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels (QHD+), 486 ppi density | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) |
| Brightness | 2400 nits (HDR), 3600 nits (peak) | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 (2nm, TSMC fabrication) + Titan M3 security coprocessor | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (specific configuration not detailed, but high-performance) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Adreno 750 |
| AI | Gemini Intelligence, on-device Gemma models | — |
| OS | — | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB UFS (no card slot) | — |
| Variants | 12GB RAM with 256GB storage; 16GB RAM with 512GB or 1TB storage | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP wide (f/1.68, 82˚ FOV, 1/1.3" sensor, OIS), 48 MP ultrawide (f/1.7, 123˚ FOV, 1/2.51" sensor, Macro Focus), 48 MP telephoto (f/2.8, 23˚ FOV, 5x optical zoom, 1/1.95" sensor, OIS) | 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF; 12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 170mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", Dual Pixel PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, OIS |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features, Super Res Zoom up to 120x, Panorama, HDR+ | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | High-resolution front camera (specific MP not detailed in sources) | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9" |
| Features | HDR+, Panorama | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5115 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired (PD3.0), 25W wireless (Qi2), Reverse wireless charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min (advertised), Wireless, Reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (6.4 x 3.0 x 0.3 inches) | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 226 g | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| Colors | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte) | — |
| SIM | — | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) / Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, USB On-The-Go |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 12, 2026 | 2024, May 15 |
| Status | Available. Released August 20, 2026 | Available. Released 2024, June 06 (UK) |
| OS | Android 17, upgradable to 7 major OS updates | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Sony Xperia 1 VI?
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL — 5,115 mAh for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL versus 5,000 mAh for the Sony Xperia 1 VI.
Which has more RAM, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Sony Xperia 1 VI?
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL — 16 GB for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL versus 12 GB for the Sony Xperia 1 VI.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Sony Xperia 1 VI?
Sony Xperia 1 VI — 226 g for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL versus 192 g for the Sony Xperia 1 VI.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Sony Xperia 1 VI?
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL — Aug 2026 for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL versus May 2024 for the Sony Xperia 1 VI.
Is the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Sony Xperia 1 VI rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 9/10 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI 8/10.