Google Pixel 11 vs Apple iPhone 17

iPhone 17

The exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Camera system

Pixel 11Main: 48 MP (OIS); Telephoto: 10.8 MP, 5x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP; Front: 10.5 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps

iPhone 1748 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor

Sources

Pixel 11

Optical stabilisation is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras, not for the ultra-wide.

iPhone 17

Two physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

Pixel 11OLED; 2424 × 1080; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak

iPhone 176.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz

Sources

Pixel 11

Diagonal published as 6.3 inches (see the screen size row); 422 ppi; Google also lists up to 2,000 nits (HDR) or more.

iPhone 17

Nominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wireless connectivity

Pixel 11Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO · Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)

iPhone 17Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Launch operating system

Pixel 11Launched with Android 17

iPhone 17iOS 26

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.

Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.

USB and controls

Pixel 11USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls

iPhone 17USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

Connector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Battery and charging

Pixel 114985 mAh; fast wired charging (30 W+ charger), 25 W wireless

iPhone 17Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W

Sources

Pixel 11

Typical capacity. Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a separately sold 30 W or higher USB-C PPS charger; Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified). Google figures, not independent tests.

iPhone 17

Playback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Device unlock methods

Pixel 11Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password

iPhone 17Face ID

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

TrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Display resolution

Pixel 111080 × 2424

iPhone 172622 × 1206

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

Directly published pixel dimensions.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Front camera

Pixel 1110.5 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus; f/2.2 aperture; 95° ultra-wide field of view

iPhone 1718 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

Front-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Dedicated telephoto reach

Pixel 115×

iPhone 170×

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Pixel density

Pixel 11422 ppi

iPhone 17460 ppi

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rear camera modules

Pixel 113

iPhone 172

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Dimensions

Pixel 11152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm (height × width × depth); 197 g

iPhone 17149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Weight

In Visual facts

Pixel 11197 g

iPhone 17177 g

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Small physical differences (3)

Height

Pixel 11152.8 mm

iPhone 17149.6 mm

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

Labelled height in millimetres.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Thickness

Pixel 118.6 mm

iPhone 177.95 mm

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Width

In Visual facts

Pixel 1172 mm

iPhone 1771.5 mm

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

Pixel 1112 GB RAM; 256 GB storage

iPhone 17256 GB storage

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

The maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Regional SIM / network configuration

Pixel 11UK model GUJ0N; nano-SIM + eSIM

iPhone 17UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM

Sources

Pixel 11

Dual SIM (one nano-SIM and eSIM) on the UK model; network bands are listed separately. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

iPhone 17

UK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (54)

Main-camera aperture control

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Fixed f/1.6

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 1760 fps

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 1760 fps

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Front-camera maximum is independently listed.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main camera optical stabilisation

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Sensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera optical stabilisation

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 11

The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.

iPhone 17

Ultra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time to around 50% wired charge

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 1720 minutes

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Physical button expressly identified.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Action mode recording

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Resolution, rate and mode are kept together.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Always-on display

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Expressly named in the exact model specification.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Named support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Mix

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Named support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published audio playback

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

No audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera Control

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Physical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular modem model

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body and cover materials

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass back

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Crash Detection

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Support is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DisplayPort video output

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 1730 fps

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Simultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Expressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17No

Sources

Pixel 11

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Pixel 115G Sub-6 GHz (model GUJ0N) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/21/25/26/28/29/30/32/38/39/40/41/42/48/66/71/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/77/78/79 · FeliCa

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 172×

Sources

Pixel 11

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes recording

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 charging maximum

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 1725 W

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Separately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 176.27 in

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 11

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 11

Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.

iPhone 17

Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Video recording

Pixel 11Rear camera: 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, 1080p video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, Dual exposure on wide camera, Digital Video Zoom up to 20x; Front camera: 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS; Video features: Creator suite, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR video, Portrait, Cinematic Pan, Slo-mo video support up to 240 FPS, 4K timelapse with stabilisation, Astrophotography timelapse, Night Sight timelapse; Stabilisation: Optical image stabilisation for video, Fused video stabilisation, Cinematic Pan video stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Locked video stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Active video stabilisation (1080p); Formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264), AV1, VP9; Audio: Stereo recording, Speech enhancement, Wind noise reduction, Audio zoom

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 11

Published recording modes; not a measurement of image quality.

iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging power

Pixel 1125 W

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 11

Manufacturer 'up to' figure for Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified). Charger/pad requirements and sustained rates are not stated.

iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless networking chip

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 17Apple N1

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe charging maximum

Pixel 11Not verified

iPhone 1725 W

Sources

Pixel 11

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Up to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

13 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT THE SCORE COVERS

Score breakdown

Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.

Pixel 11 iPhone 17

Display explainediPhone 17 leads

Pixel 11: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

iPhone 17: Uses Apple's 3,000-nit outdoor peak, published 460 ppi and maximum adaptive 120Hz. This is a capability model, not a display-quality lab test.

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Full specifications

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All specs89 specifications

Pixel 11

iPhone 17

WeightDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

197g

177g

Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.

WidthDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

72mm

71.5mm

Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.

ThicknessDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

8.6mm

7.95mm

Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.

DimensionsDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm (height × width × depth); 197 g

149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.

HeightDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

152.8 mm

149.6 mmLabelled height in millimetres.

Form factor

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

slab

slabThe physical rigid single-display model description identifies the form.

ColourDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

Obsidian

LavenderLavender is a listed finish and the existing maintained image selection; it is not a stock claim.

Screen size

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

6.3″

Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.

6.3″

Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.

Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

3000 nits

Manufacturer peak claim; test conditions differ between brands.

3000 nits

Outdoor peak brightness · Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.

Pixel densityDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

422 ppi

460 ppi

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

Maximum refresh rate

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

120Hz

Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.

Display specificationDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

OLED; 2424 × 1080; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peakDiagonal published as 6.3 inches (see the screen size row); 422 ppi; Google also lists up to 2,000 nits (HDR) or more.

6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 HzNominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.

Display resolutionDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

1080 × 2424

2622 × 1206Directly published pixel dimensions.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

6.27 inStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

Always-on display

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

YesExpressly named in the exact model specification.

Dynamic Island

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

YesExpressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.

HDR peak brightness

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

1600 nitsExplicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.

Typical maximum brightness

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

1000 nitsExplicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.

Published minimum brightness

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

1 nitsPublished minimum, not measured low-light comfort.

DisplayPort video output

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Not verified

YesThe USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.

Native telephoto reachDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

5×Dedicated telephoto reach

No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

Rear camera modulesDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.

Camera systemDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

Main: 48 MP (OIS); Telephoto: 10.8 MP, 5x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP; Front: 10.5 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fpsOptical stabilisation is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras, not for the ultra-wide.

48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorTwo physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.

Front cameraDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

10.5 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus; f/2.2 aperture; 95° ultra-wide field of view

18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocusFront-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.

Rear camera autofocus

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

YesGoogle lists a multi-zone laser-detect autofocus sensor for all rear cameras and phase-detect (PD) pixels on the rear cameras. Autofocus speed or accuracy is not measured.

YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.

Rear-system optical stabilisation

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

YesOptical plus electronic stabilisation is stated for the wide and telephoto cameras only; OIS on the ultrawide is not stated.

YesPositive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.

Front camera autofocus

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

Yes

YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed.

Optical-quality reach

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

2×The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

Main camera optical stabilisation

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

YesSensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.

Main-camera aperture control

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

Fixed f/1.6One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.

Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

60 fpsOrdinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.

Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

60 fpsFront-camera maximum is independently listed.

Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

30 fpsMode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.

Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

30 fpsSimultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.

Audio Mix

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Not verified

YesNamed support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.

Camera Control

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

YesPhysical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.

Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

30 hoursPublished video playback · Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.

Wireless charging

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

YesPixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified) up to 25 W

YesMagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.

Battery and chargingDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

4985 mAh; fast wired charging (30 W+ charger), 25 W wirelessTypical capacity. Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a separately sold 30 W or higher USB-C PPS charger; Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified). Google figures, not independent tests.

Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WPlayback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.

Battery capacity

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

4985 mAhRated capacity; real battery life depends on use.

Not verifiedLithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.

Wireless charging power

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17No source recorded

25 WManufacturer 'up to' figure for Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified). Charger/pad requirements and sustained rates are not stated.

Not verified

Published streamed video playback

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

27 hoursSeparate streamed-video up-to claim.

Time to around 50% wired charge

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

20 minutesThe stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.

MagSafe charging maximum

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

25 WUp to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.

Qi2 charging maximum

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

25 WSeparately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.

MagSafe support

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

YesMagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.

Published support term

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17Apple debuts iPhone 17

7 yearsPublished support duration · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability; not seven years remaining at purchase.

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

Update support

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

7 years of OS and security updatesIncludes Pixel Drops; counted from the model's initial availability, not from your purchase date.

Not verifiedThe retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.

Operating system listed in the retained pageDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

Launched with Android 17

iOS 26This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.

Apple Intelligence

Sources

Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

YesNamed support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.

ChipsetDiffers

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

Google Tensor G6With Titan M3 security coprocessor.

Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.

RAM and storage configurationConfiguration

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage

256 GB storageThe maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.

Compared regional modelConfiguration

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

UK model GUJ0N; nano-SIM + eSIMDual SIM (one nano-SIM and eSIM) on the UK model; network bands are listed separately. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.

Storage capacity

Sources

Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

256 GB

256 GBA listed internal storage option; free space varies with software and settings.

RAM capacity

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

12 GB

Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.

Panel technology

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

OLED

OLEDExplicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.

eSIM only (UK configuration)

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

NoThe UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.

Ingress protection claim

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

IP68Manufacturer rating under laboratory conditions; water resistance is not permanent.

IP68Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.

USB connector and data transferDiffers

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls

USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.

Wireless connectivityDiffers

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO · Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)

Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.

Published network bands

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17No source recorded

5G Sub-6 GHz (model GUJ0N) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/21/25/26/28/29/30/32/38/39/40/41/42/48/66/71/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/77/78/79 · FeliCa

Not verified

Device unlockDiffers

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password

Face IDTrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.

Sensors

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17No source recorded

Proximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer

Not verified

Supplied items

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17No source recorded

Google Pixel 11 · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0, 2nd gen) · SIM tool

Not verified

Video recording

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

iPhone 17No source recorded

Rear camera: 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, 1080p video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, Dual exposure on wide camera, Digital Video Zoom up to 20x; Front camera: 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS; Video features: Creator suite, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR video, Portrait, Cinematic Pan, Slo-mo video support up to 240 FPS, 4K timelapse with stabilisation, Astrophotography timelapse, Night Sight timelapse; Stabilisation: Optical image stabilisation for video, Fused video stabilisation, Cinematic Pan video stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Locked video stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Active video stabilisation (1080p); Formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264), AV1, VP9; Audio: Stereo recording, Speech enhancement, Wind noise reduction, Audio zoomPublished recording modes; not a measurement of image quality.

Not verified

UK manufacturer reference price

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Pixel 11Pixel 11 Obsidian 256GB (Unlocked) — Google UK Store

iPhone 17No source recorded

£879Google UK Store price for this configuration in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.

Not verified

Exact Google UK store configuration

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Pixel 11Pixel 11 Obsidian 256GB (Unlocked) — Google UK Store

iPhone 17No source recorded

_pixel_11_obsidian_256gb_unlocked

Not verified

Emergency SOS via satellite

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

YesListed under Safety on the UK specification. Service coverage, subscription terms and country availability are not stated on this page.

YesSupport is named; service and connection limitations remain.

Headphone jack

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Pixel 11No source recorded

iPhone 17iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Expandable storage

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Pixel 11No source recorded

iPhone 17iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

NoFixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

GPU capabilities

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracingThese named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.

Body and cover materials

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass backThe glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.

US model distinction

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Pixel 11No source recorded

iPhone 17Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Not verified

US A3258 · eSIM onlyThe model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.

Action mode recording

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fpsResolution, rate and mode are kept together.

Spatial video recording

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

1080p at 30 fpsMode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.

Macro photography

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

Yes48 MP macro photography is expressly named.

Macro video recording

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

YesMacro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.

Wireless networking chip

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

Apple N1N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.

Included accessories

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Pixel 11No source recorded

iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Not verified

USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentationActual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.

Action button

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

YesPhysical button expressly identified.

Crash Detection

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

YesSupport is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.

Show unverified (8)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.

8K video recording

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

Not verified8K video workflow · Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.

Not verified8K recording · Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.

Front camera optical stabilisation

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Pixel 11Google UK Pixel 11 technical specifications

Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.

Not verifiedUltra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.

Reverse wireless charging

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

Not verifiedThe checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.

Published audio playback

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

Not verifiedNo audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.

Maximum wired charging power

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

Not verified40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.

Cellular modem model

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

Not verifiedThe mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.

ProRes recording

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.

Log recording

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Pixel 11No source recorded

Not verified

Not verifiedNo named log-capture format is established by this inventory.

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Your selected categories: Display. Scores reflect published capabilities, not hands-on testing. Manufacturer battery claims can use different test conditions. Verified specifications remain visible even where a category cannot be scored.

How we calculate scores

Google Pixel 11

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Your weighted score86.3 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(86.35 × 1) ÷ 1

Display86.3 / 100

Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage

Published peak brightnessSource value: 3000

100.00 × 40% = 40.00

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Pixel densitySource value: 422

61.00 × 35% = 21.35

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120

100.00 × 25% = 25.00Google

Category score = 40.00 + 21.35 + 25.00 = 86.35

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

BatteryNot scored

Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Playback and charging conditions.

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification

Weight197 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle

Width72 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle

Thickness8.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle

Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.

Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer peak claim; test conditions differ between brands.

Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability; not seven years remaining at purchase.

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified) up to 25 W

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle

IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer rating under laboratory conditions; water resistance is not permanent.

RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle

Pixel density422 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle

Native telephoto reach5×Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle

8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Manufacturer list price£879.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle

All sources2

Google UK Pixel 11 technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 10 Sept 2026
Pixel 11 Obsidian 256GB (Unlocked) — Google UK StoreGoogle · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Apple iPhone 17

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Your weighted score93.0 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(93.00 × 1 + 90.71 × 0) ÷ 1

Display93.0 / 100

Uses Apple's 3,000-nit outdoor peak, published 460 ppi and maximum adaptive 120Hz. This is a capability model, not a display-quality lab test.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage

Published peak brightnessSource value: 3000

100.00 × 40% = 40.00

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Pixel densitySource value: 460

80.00 × 35% = 28.00

Apple publishes 460 ppi directly.

Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120

100.00 × 25% = 25.00Apple UK

Category score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00

CameraNot scored

Published camera facts are shown, but this catalogue has not completed verification of every pro-workflow input required by the v1 camera model. No camera-quality score is inferred from megapixels.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete verification of the four model-defined pro workflows.

Battery90.7 / 100

Uses Apple's up-to 30-hour local-video claim and up-to-50%-in-20-minutes charging claim. Cross-brand confidence is low because test methods differ.

Not included in your current weighted score.

low confidence · 100% model coverage

Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 30

85.71 × 65% = 55.71

Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.

Apple UK Apple

Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 2.5

100.00 × 35% = 35.00

50% divided by 20 minutes using Apple's 40W-or-higher adapter claim; not a sustained charging measurement.

Category score = 55.71 + 35.00 = 90.71

PerformanceNot scored

No comparable independent cross-platform benchmark is included in this official-spec catalogue.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements.

LongevityNot scored

Apple's checked UK material does not state a model-specific fixed number of software-support years.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Published model-specific software-support duration.

Specifications & verification

Weight177 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.

Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.

Thickness7.95 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.

Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.

Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.

Claimed video playback30 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.

Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Newsroom UK

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.

Apple Apple

IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.

RAMNot verified

Not published

Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.

Native telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

Apple Apple

Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.

Apple Apple

8K recordingNot verified

Not published