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Updated January 10, 2024·
The iPhone 11 is more budget-friendly compared to the Pixel 7a, but it comes with certain limitations. If battery life is important to you, the Pixel 7a offers almost an additional 2 hours of use. For camera enthusiasts, the Pixel 7a provides a higher quality camera for both photos and videos, with significantly more megapixels for the main camera. However, the iPhone 11 is equipped with a glass back, compared to the plastic on the Pixel 7a, which some may prefer for aesthetics and durability. Screen-wise, both phones have a 6.1-inch display, but the Pixel 7a features an OLED screen with higher resolution and brightness, plus a 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling, whereas the iPhone 11 uses an LCD screen with a standard 60Hz refresh rate. If you're looking for more storage out of the box, the Pixel 7a comes with 128GB versus the iPhone 11's 64GB. For those who prefer iOS and a more affordable price, the iPhone 11 is a strong option, but if you're willing to invest in a better camera, longer battery life, and a superior screen, then the Pixel 7a might be a better choice despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 11
- The Apple iPhone 11 has no clear advantages over the Google Pixel 7a.
Advantages of the Google Pixel 7a
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
6.6
8.0
The Google Pixel 7a has very good overall camera quality, while the Apple iPhone 11 has only fair overall camera quality.
The Google Pixel 7a delivers a better selfie experience and overall photo and video quality than the Apple iPhone 11, thanks to its superior photos software, dynamic range, and low light performance; it also offers a more versatile camera setup with higher selfie and microphone quality. While the iPhone 11 provides a good camera experience, it doesn't match the Pixel 7a's metrics in these areas, which might be significant for users prioritizing camera capabilities.
Photo Quality
6.2
8.0
The Google Pixel 7a takes very good photos, while the Apple iPhone 11 takes only fair photos.
The Google Pixel 7a delivers very good selfies due to its higher selfie quality and superior photos software experience, providing a more refined photography output compared to the Apple iPhone 11, which takes fair photos with a lower selfie quality and a less advanced photos software experience.
Video Quality
6.8
7.3
The Google Pixel 7a takes good videos, while the Apple iPhone 11 takes only fair videos.
The Google Pixel 7a has an edge in taking videos over the Apple iPhone 11, mainly due to its superior video stabilization, video dynamic range, video low light performance, and microphone quality; overall, the Pixel 7a provides a more refined video software experience, which contributes to its higher video resolution and frame rate capabilities. The iPhone 11, while delivering decent video capabilities, falls short in providing the same level of performance in these areas.
Cost
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The Apple iPhone 11 has a price of $271 and the Google Pixel 7a costs $499.
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Battery
7.1 Hours
6.9 Hours
The Apple iPhone 11 has 7.1 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 7a has 6.9 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 11 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Google Pixel 7a is 6.1 inches.
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How the Apple iPhone 11 and the Google Pixel 7a compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Apple iPhone 11 | Google Pixel 7a |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$271 | $499 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 20, 2019 | May 10, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 326 | 429 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | LCD | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A13 | TensorG2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 6.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 6.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 64 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.1 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3110 mAh | 4385 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 7.5 W | 7.5 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.94" x 2.98" | 5.98" x 2.87" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.84 oz | 6.84 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | N/A | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | |
Color | |||
Color | Black, White, Green, Purple, Red, Yellow | Sea, Snow, Coral, Charcoal | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Tom's Guide
Mark Spoonauer | September 2021
"The iPhone 11 delivers superb cameras, fast performance and excellent battery life, making it the iPhone to buy for many people. The cameras are very good, thanks to an ultra-wide lens and a Night mode for better low-light performance. This device also has IP68-rated water resistance, which means that it can withstand 2 meters of water for 30 minutes, and is one of the best waterproof phones out there."
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The Verge
Allison Johnson | May 2023
"The Pixel 7a is the best midrange Android phone — period. The camera doesn’t always nail it, but it’s impressively capable for this class. And even though it’s pricier than last year’s model, it comes with some serious upgrades not often seen in this class, like wireless charging."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
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