Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

There are 8 key differences between Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons and Sony Xperia 1 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons.

Google Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons 8.5 ≈ 1,099 USD

Sony Sony Xperia 1 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons 7.5 ≈ 1,499 EUR

Key differences

Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons — Key differences
	Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons	Sony Xperia 1 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons
Dimensions	Not officially specified	162.0 × 74.0 × 8.3 mm
Weight	Not officially specified	200 g
Back material	Gorilla Glass Victus 2, aluminum frame	Glass front (Victus 2), glass back (Victus), aluminum frame
IP rating	IP68	IP65/IP68
Display type	LTPO AMOLED (Super Actua)	LTPO OLED
Screen size	6.3 inches	6.5 inches
Resolution	Not officially specified	1080 × 2340 pixels
Refresh rate	Adaptive 1-120Hz	120Hz

Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

Google unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro with a redesigned telephoto lens and the exclusive HiLight feature, priced from $1,099.

+Completely redesigned telephoto lens.
+All-new exclusive HiLight feature.
+Fast 45W charging (75% in 30 minutes).

−eSIM only, no physical SIM.
−No 3.5mm headphone jack.
−No charging adapter included.

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Sony Xperia 1 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

Sony launched the Xperia 1 VIII with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and an upgraded triple Zeiss camera, priced from €1,499.

+Fundamental redesign while retaining identity.
+Most powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
+Upgraded triple Zeiss camera.

−Limited 30W charging vs rivals.
−Controversy over AI Camera Assistant.
−Very high price.

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Full specifications

Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons — Full specifications
	Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons	Sony Xperia 1 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons
Network & connectivity
2G	Yes	—
3G	Yes	—
4G	Yes	—
5G	Yes	Yes
SIM type	eSIM only	—
Dual SIM	Yes (dual eSIM)	—
eSIM	Yes	—
Design & build
Dimensions	Not officially specified	162.0 × 74.0 × 8.3 mm
Weight	Not officially specified	200 g
Back material	Gorilla Glass Victus 2, aluminum frame	Glass front (Victus 2), glass back (Victus), aluminum frame
Colours	Obsidian – Fog – Olive – Canyon	—
Water resistance	Yes	Yes
IP rating	IP68	IP65/IP68
Display
Display type	LTPO AMOLED (Super Actua)	LTPO OLED
Screen size	6.3 inches	6.5 inches
Resolution	Not officially specified	1080 × 2340 pixels
Refresh rate	Adaptive 1-120Hz	120Hz
Pixel density	Not officially specified	396 ppi
Performance
Chipset	Google Tensor G6 (3nm) with Titan M3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
GPU	—	Adreno 840
Operating system	Android 17 (7 years)	Android 16
Memory
RAM	12GB or 16GB	12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X
Storage	256GB up to 1TB	256GB, 512GB, or 1TB UFS
Card slot	Not supported	Supported (shares SIM slot)
Camera
Main camera	Triple: 50MP (main) + 48MP (ultra-wide) + 48MP (periscope telephoto, 1/1.3″, Portrait 5x)	Triple: 48MP per lens, Zeiss optics
Main video	Supported at high quality	—
Selfie camera	42MP with autofocus	—
Selfie video	Supported	—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity	4,850 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W fast charging (75% in 30 min) + 25W wireless charging	30W wired + 15W wireless charging
Connectivity & ports
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	—
Bluetooth	6.0	—
GPS	Yes	—
NFC	Yes	—
USB	USB Type-C	—
Headphone jack	Not supported	Supported
Sensors & security
Fingerprint	Yes, under-display	—
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, proximity sensor, barometer	—
Availability & price
Announced	August 12, 2026	May 13, 2026
Availability	Available globally; not available in Egypt	Available in Europe and Asia
Price	Starts at $1,099 globally	Starts at approximately €1,499
Device type	Flagship smartphone	Flagship smartphone

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