Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) vs Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra vs Google Pixel 6a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/23/2022 8:02 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:23 PM

Compare Google Pixel 6a X Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.81"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) Compare Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

22 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	vs	7 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR5
+256GB (230GB available)123% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (103GB available)
+8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1440x3200 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+515 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	431 PPI
+6.81"12% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.12" inches128% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(5G SA/NSA) 3500 Mbps17% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4410 mAh
+67W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
234 grams (8.19 ounces)	vs	+178 grams (6.23 ounces)31% Lighter
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 11	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

24 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

AMOLED / OLED

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras

5G SA/NSA / 5G Sub6

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB + 12GB RAM)	Pixel 6a GX7AS (AT&T, T-Mobile)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Google
Release date	4/2/2021, Announced: 3/29/2021	7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
Depth	8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.94 x 6.47 in)	71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)
Weight	234 grams (8.19 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.81" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	431 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1700nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	505nits[typ], 876nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
System version	Android 11	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	ARM Mali-G78 MP20
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3500/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/4.1120mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.212mm128°1/2.0"0.8µmPDAF	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.12" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps Sony IMX363 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4410 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	67W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Ceramic black, Ceramic white • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Protective case included • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Tuned by Harman Kardon • Secondary 1.1" AMOLED display next to the rear camera	• Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)