Apple256 GB
iPhone Air
6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Space Black · UK A3517 · dual eSIM · MG2L4QN/AFull product profile
Space Black YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone Air vs Google Pixel 11 Pro
Space Black
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 204 g Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 8.4 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.5″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Pixel 11 Pro if…
- you want a dedicated telephoto lens (5×); the other lists none Source: Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 42 vs 18 MP Source: Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.3″ screen Source: Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you need a physical SIM slot; the other is eSIM-only Source: Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Google256 GB
Pixel 11 Pro
6.3″ · LTPO OLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G6
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Obsidian (matte) · UK specification GM45KFull product profile
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
iPhone Air
0.2″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
- Pixel 11 Pro
- 6.3″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone Air
- Up to 27h
- Pixel 11 Pro
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
20 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Pixel 11 ProGoogle Tensor G6
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Camera system
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Pixel 11 ProMain: 50 MP (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 5x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 42 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps (Video Boost)
Sources
Pixel 11 Pro
Optical stabilisation is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras, not for the ultra-wide.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Pixel 11 ProLTPO OLED; 2856 × 1280; up to 120 Hz; 3600 nits peak
Sources
iPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPixel 11 Pro
Diagonal published as 6.3 inches (see the screen size row); 495 ppi; Google also lists up to 2,000 nits (HDR) or more.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Pixel 11 Pro7 years of OS and security updates
Sources
Pixel 11 Pro
Includes Pixel Drops; counted from the model's initial availability, not from your purchase date.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Listed operating system
iPhone AiriOS 26
Pixel 11 ProLaunched with Android 17
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
USB connection
iPhone AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Pixel 11 ProUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 14 more verified differences
Battery and charging
iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
Pixel 11 Pro4850 mAh; fast wired charging (30 W+ charger), 25 W wireless
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPixel 11 Pro
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.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Device unlock
iPhone AirFace ID
Pixel 11 ProFingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Display resolution
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
Pixel 11 Pro1280 × 2856
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
eSIM only
iPhone AirYes
Pixel 11 ProNo
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone Air18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Pixel 11 Pro42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus; f/2.2 aperture; 103° ultra-wide field of view
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Dedicated telephoto reach
iPhone Air0×
Pixel 11 Pro5×
Sources
iPhone Air
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published outdoor peak
iPhone Air3000 nits
Pixel 11 Pro3600 nits
Sources
Pixel 11 Pro
Manufacturer peak claim; test conditions differ between brands.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
iPhone Air460 ppi
Pixel 11 Pro495 ppi
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone Air1
Pixel 11 Pro3
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone Air6.5 in
Pixel 11 Pro6.3 in
Sources
iPhone Air
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPixel 11 Pro
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Dimensions
iPhone Air156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
Pixel 11 Pro152.7 × 71.9 × 8.4 mm (height × width × depth); 204 g
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
iPhone Air5.64 mm
Pixel 11 Pro8.4 mm
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone Air165 g
Pixel 11 Pro204 g
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Pixel 11 ProWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO · Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity · NFC · Google Cast · Ultra-wideband (UWB) chip · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) · Thread networking
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
iPhone Air156.2 mm
Pixel 11 Pro152.7 mm
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone Air74.7 mm
Pixel 11 Pro71.9 mm
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
Pixel 11 ProUK model GM45K; nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone Air
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPixel 11 Pro
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.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (29)
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone Air60 fps
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPixel 11 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone Air60 fps
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 11 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera optical stabilisation
iPhone AirYes
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Sensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPixel 11 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 ProYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 Pro
Optical plus electronic stabilisation is stated for the wide and telephoto cameras only; OIS on the ultrawide is not stated.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 ProYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 Pro
Google 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.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 Pro
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed local video playback
iPhone Air27 hours
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPixel 11 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical battery capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 Pro4850 mAh
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 Pro
Rated capacity; real battery life depends on use.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone Air30 minutes
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPixel 11 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 Pro12 GB
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 Pro7 years
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 Pro
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability; not seven years remaining at purchase.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
iPhone AirApple C1X
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPixel 11 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Exact Google UK store configuration
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 Pro_pixel_11_pro_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Supplied items
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 ProGoogle Pixel 11 Pro · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0, 2nd gen) · SIM tool
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Pixel 11 Pro12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Published network bands
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 Pro5G Sub-6 GHz (model GM45K) · 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
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality crop reach
iPhone Air2×
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPixel 11 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone Air0
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPixel 11 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Satellite SOS
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 ProYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 Pro
Listed under Safety on the UK specification. Service coverage, subscription terms and country availability are not stated on this page.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 ProProximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone Air22 hours
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 11 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 ProYes
Sources
Pixel 11 Pro
Google lists rear 8K recording at 24/30 FPS 'powered by Video Boost'; standard rear modes are listed up to 4K 60 FPS. Processing location and time are not stated on this page.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 ProRear camera: 8K video recording at 24/30 FPS (powered by Video Boost), 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, 1080p video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, Dual exposure on wide camera, Super Zoom Video up to 20x; Front camera: 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS; Video features: Creator suite, Pro Stable Video, Video Boost, Night Sight Video, 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
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 Pro
8K recording is powered by Video Boost processing.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 11 Pro25 W
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 11 Pro
Manufacturer 'up to' figure for Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified). Charger/pad requirements and sustained rates are not stated.
Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
iPhone Air20 W
Pixel 11 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 11 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Panel technology
iPhone AirOLED
Pixel 11 ProLTPO OLED
Sources
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
These panel descriptions do not establish different hardware: OLED names the emitter and LTPO the backplane. An omitted component remains unresolved; the exact source labels are retained.
6 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs60 specificationsiPhone AirPixel 11 Pro
iPhone AirPixel 11 ProWeightDiffers
Sources
165g
204g
WidthDiffers
Sources
74.7mm
71.9mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
5.64mm
8.4mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
152.7 × 71.9 × 8.4 mm (height × width × depth); 204 g
HeightDiffers
Sources
156.2 mm
152.7 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Space Black
Obsidian (matte)
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.3″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
3600 nits
Manufacturer peak claim; test conditions differ between brands.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
495 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
LTPO OLED; 2856 × 1280; up to 120 Hz; 3600 nits peakDiagonal published as 6.3 inches (see the screen size row); 495 ppi; Google also lists up to 2,000 nits (HDR) or more.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2736 × 1260
1280 × 2856
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
5×Dedicated telephoto reach
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
1
3
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Yes8K video workflow · Google lists rear 8K recording at 24/30 FPS 'powered by Video Boost'; standard rear modes are listed up to 4K 60 FPS. Processing location and time are not stated on this page.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Main: 50 MP (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 5x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 42 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps (Video Boost)Optical stabilisation is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras, not for the ultra-wide.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Pixel 11 ProNo source recorded
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus; f/2.2 aperture; 103° ultra-wide field of view
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Pixel 11 ProNo source recorded
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Pixel 11 ProNo source recorded
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 11 ProNo source recorded
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 11 ProNo source recorded
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Not verified
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Yes
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
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.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
YesOptical plus electronic stabilisation is stated for the wide and telephoto cameras only; OIS on the ultrawide is not stated.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Pixel 11 ProNo source recorded
27 hoursClaimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
YesPixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified) up to 25 W
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
4850 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.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Pixel 11 ProNo source recorded
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
Pixel 11 ProNo source recorded
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Not verified
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Sources
Pixel 11 ProNo source recorded
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verified
Typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
4850 mAhRated capacity; real battery life depends on use.
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
25 WManufacturer 'up to' figure for Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified). Charger/pad requirements and sustained rates are not stated.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
7 yearsPublished support duration · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability; not seven years remaining at purchase.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
7 years of OS and security updatesIncludes Pixel Drops; counted from the model's initial availability, not from your purchase date.
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iOS 26
Launched with Android 17
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Google Tensor G6With Titan M3 security coprocessor.
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
UK model GM45K; 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.
Storage
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
256 GB
256 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
12 GB
Panel technology
Sources
OLED
LTPO OLED
eSIM onlyDiffers
Sources
Yes
No
Ingress protection
Sources
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
IP68Manufacturer rating under laboratory conditions; water resistance is not permanent.
USB and controlsDiffers
Sources
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO · Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity · NFC · Google Cast · Ultra-wideband (UWB) chip · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) · Thread networking
Device unlock methodsDiffers
Sources
Face ID
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
UK manufacturer reference priceDiffers
Sources
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
£1,079Google UK Store price for this configuration in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Cellular modem
Sources
Pixel 11 ProNo source recorded
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Not verified
Published network bands
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
5G Sub-6 GHz (model GM45K) · 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
Sensors
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iPhone AirNo source recorded
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
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Proximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Supplied items
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iPhone AirNo source recorded
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
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Google Pixel 11 Pro · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0, 2nd gen) · SIM tool
Video recording
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iPhone AirNo source recorded
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
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Rear camera: 8K video recording at 24/30 FPS (powered by Video Boost), 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, 1080p video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, Dual exposure on wide camera, Super Zoom Video up to 20x; Front camera: 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS; Video features: Creator suite, Pro Stable Video, Video Boost, Night Sight Video, 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 zoom8K recording is powered by Video Boost processing.
Exact Google UK store configuration
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iPhone AirNo source recorded
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Satellite SOS
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iPhone AirNo source recorded
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
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YesListed under Safety on the UK specification. Service coverage, subscription terms and country availability are not stated on this page.
Show unverified (4)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera optical stabilisation
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iPhone AirNo source recorded
Pixel 11 ProGoogle UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specifications
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Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone Air
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
- Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
Google Pixel 11 Pro
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight204 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Width71.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Thickness8.4 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
GooglePeak brightness3,600 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak claim; test conditions differ between brands.
GoogleClaimed 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.
GoogleWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified) up to 25 W
GoogleReverse 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.
GoogleRAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Pixel density495 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 recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Google lists rear 8K recording at 24/30 FPS 'powered by Video Boost'; standard rear modes are listed up to 4K 60 FPS. Processing location and time are not stated on this page.
GoogleManufacturer list price£1,079.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle
All sources2
- Google UK Pixel 11 Pro technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Pixel 11 Pro Obsidian (matte) 256GB (Unlocked) — Google UK StoreGoogle · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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