Google Pixel 11 Pro XL / Apple iPhone 15 Plus

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: Pixel 11 Pro XL; 12 GB / 256 GB, 16 GB / 512 GB or 16 GB / 1 TB; Obsidian, Fog and Canyon Olive. The 6.3-inch Pixel 11 Pro is a separate model.

Apple iPhone 15 Plus: iPhone 15 Plus; 128, 256 and 512 GB. Apple’s spec page lists model numbers A3090 and A3094; models sold outside the US have a SIM tray. The iPhone 15, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are separate models.

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XLApple iPhone 15 Plus
Release year20262023
Display6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992; 486 ppi; 1–120 Hz

The LTPO panel can drop its refresh rate to 1 Hz depending on content, saving power on static screens while keeping 120 Hz for scrolling.

Google
6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2796 × 1290, 460 ppi; Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide colour (P3)

Dynamic Island uses the front camera cut-out as an area for notifications and Live Activities. Apple does not list ProMotion for this model; the display is not 120 Hz. Because the corners are rounded, the actual viewable area is slightly smaller than the 6.69-inch rectangle.

Apple
Brightness and contrast2,400 nits in HDR, 3,600 nits peak; contrast above 2,000,000:1

The peak figure is the highest brightness reached briefly on a small part of the screen, not sustained full-screen brightness.

Google
1,000 nits typical; 1,600 nits peak (HDR); 2,000 nits peak (outdoor); 2,000,000:1 contrast

The outdoor peak is used briefly in strong sunlight; the HDR peak applies to HDR video and photos.

Apple
Glass and frameCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; aluminium frame

The front glass has an extra anti-scratch shield; the back glass is silky matte and the frame is matte on the Obsidian colour.

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Processor and securityGoogle Tensor G6; Titan M3 security coprocessor

Titan M3 protects lock-screen verification and encryption keys on a chip separate from the main processor.

Google
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Memory and storage12 GB RAM with 256 GB; 16 GB RAM with 512 GB and 1 TB

The 512 GB and 1 TB versions use Zoned UFS storage.

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Rear cameras50MP wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.3-inch); 48MP ultra-wide (ƒ/1.7, 123°, Macro Focus); 48MP telephoto (ƒ/2.8, 5x optical)

Pro Res Zoom goes up to 120x; anything beyond 5x is software-processed zoom.

Google
48MP Main (26 mm, ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift OIS); 12MP Ultra Wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.4, 120°); 12MP 2x Telephoto (52 mm, ƒ/1.6)

The 2x telephoto is not a separate lens; it uses the centre of the 48 MP main sensor (Apple says it is “enabled by quad-pixel sensor”). Photos can be 24 MP or 48 MP; digital zoom goes up to 10x.

Apple
Front camera42MP, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view; 4K video at 30/60 fps Google—
VideoRear 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 8K at 24/30 fps with Video Boost; 10-bit HDR; slow motion up to 240 fps

8K output is only available through Video Boost. Supported formats are HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9.

Google
4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps

Action mode crops the image to apply strong digital stabilisation when running or in a vehicle, which is why it tops out at 2.8K.

Apple
Battery5,115 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); over 30 hours typical use according to Google GoogleUp to 26 hours video playback, 20 hours streamed, 100 hours audio; built-in lithium-ion

Apple quotes 6 hours more video playback than the iPhone 15.

Apple
Wired chargingAbout 75% in 30 minutes with a 45W or higher USB-C PPS charger; no charger in the box

The charger must support USB PD PPS to reach this speed.

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Wireless chargingQi2.2-certified Pixelsnap; up to 25W

Pixelsnap uses magnets in the back to align compatible chargers and accessories.

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ConnectivityWi-Fi 7 (2×2 MIMO); Bluetooth 6; USB Type-C 3.2; NFC; UWB; Thread

UWB allows direction and distance finding with compatible tags and devices at close range.

Google
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LocationDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) Google—
SIMDual eSIM; two active at once, 8 or more profiles stored GoogleDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); Dual eSIM support

The SIM tray is on models sold outside the US; eSIM use depends on carrier support.

Apple
DurabilityIP68 dust and water resistance Google—
SoftwareShips with Android 17; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google—
Size and weight162.7 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm; 226 g Google160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm; 201 g Apple
In the box1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); no charger Google—
Processor—A16 Bionic; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Storage—128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB Apple
Front camera and Face ID—12MP TrueDepth (ƒ/1.9, autofocus); Face ID Apple
Wireless—5G (sub-6 GHz, 4x4 MIMO); Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.3; second-generation Ultra Wideband; NFC with reader mode

Ultra Wideband shows the direction and distance of a nearby item or friend in Find My; availability varies by region. This UK page does not list mmWave 5G.

Apple
Safety features—Emergency SOS via satellite and Roadside Assistance via satellite; Crash Detection

Satellite features work only in certain countries and in open areas without mobile or Wi-Fi coverage.

Apple
USB-C and charging—USB-C, USB 2 (up to 480 Mb/s), DisplayPort; up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W adapter; MagSafe up to 15W, Qi up to 7.5W

Although the port is USB-C, data speed is USB 2. Native DisplayPort output over USB-C mirrors video up to 4K HDR. No power adapter is included; a USB-C charge cable that supports fast charging is in the box.

Apple
Durability and materials—IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes, IEC 60529); aluminium design, Ceramic Shield front, colour-infused glass back Apple
Colours—Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink Apple