Apple iPhone 11 vs Google Pixel 5a
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 11 delivers premium performance via the A13 Bionic chip, superior display brightness at 625 nits, and polished iOS ecosystem, justifying its $699 price point for those prioritizing speed and integration. Google's Pixel 5a counters with a larger 6.34-inch OLED display (2400x1080), more ambitious ultrawide camera (16MP vs 12MP), 5G connectivity, and exceptional 4680mAh battery life,all at just $449. Pixel 5a's computational photography edge and value proposition are compelling for budget-conscious buyers, while iPhone 11 excels in raw processing power and ecosystem coherence. Choose iPhone 11 if performance and brand loyalty matter; select Pixel 5a for superior display technology, battery endurance, and best-in-class value.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 if…
- →Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- →Night mode on main camera
- →Dual camera system with ultrawide
Buy the Google Pixel 5a if…
- →Large 4680 mAh battery for excellent endurance
- →IP67 water resistance (first a-series with it)
- →Great computational photography at $449
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11
Pros
- Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- Night mode on main camera
- Dual camera system with ultrawide
- Great battery life for the price
- Wide range of color options
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution on 6.1-inch screen
- No telephoto camera
- 5W charger in the box (no fast charger)
- No 5G connectivity
Google Pixel 5a
Pros
- Large 4680 mAh battery for excellent endurance
- IP67 water resistance (first a-series with it)
- Great computational photography at $449
- Headphone jack retained
- Clean stock Android experience
Cons
- 60Hz display
- Slow 18W charging
- No wireless charging
- Only available in the US and Japan
- Snapdragon 765G is mid-range
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Google Pixel 5a |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 183 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum unibody, polycarbonate coating |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3110 mAh | 4680 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 18W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.34 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 1x2.2 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 620 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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