Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 6 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,003 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.81 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 210 g | 234 g |
| Released | Oct 2021 | Apr 2021 |
Summary: Google Pixel 6 Pro is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is ahead on wired charging, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 6 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
Display
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 900 nits (HBM), 1700 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.81 inches, 112.0 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~515 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on display, dynamic 120Hz refresh rate (down to 10Hz) | — |
| Secondary Display | — | 1.1" AMOLED, 126 x 294 pixels (rear) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to latest Android versions | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 (upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 660 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (UFS 3.1) |
| Card slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/3.5, 104mm (telephoto), 4x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/1.12", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 48 MP, f/4.1, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 128˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Face Unblur | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 11.1 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.22µm | 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5003 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 36 min (advertised) 67W wireless, 100% in 39 min (advertised) 10W reverse wireless |
| Wireless Charging | 23W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging | — |
Body
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) | 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.38 mm (6.47 x 2.94 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) | 234 g (8.25 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, October 19 | 2021, March 29 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 28 | Available. Released 2021, April 02 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 6 Pro or Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
Google Pixel 6 Pro — 5,003 mAh for the Google Pixel 6 Pro versus 5,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 6 Pro or Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
Google Pixel 6 Pro — 210 g for the Google Pixel 6 Pro versus 234 g for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 6 Pro or Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
Google Pixel 6 Pro — Oct 2021 for the Google Pixel 6 Pro versus Apr 2021 for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra.
Is the Google Pixel 6 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 6 Pro 9/10 and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 9/10.