Google Pixel 11 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Google Pixel 11 are closely matched overall (within 4 points).
  • Key differences: refresh rate, where Google Pixel 11 has 120 vs 60 Hz; optical zoom, where Google Pixel 11 has 5× vs 1×; resolution, where Apple iPhone 16 Plus has 1290 × 2796 vs 1080 × 2424 px; only Google Pixel 11 has fingerprint scanner; protection, where Google Pixel 11 has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 vs Ceramic Shield.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Google Pixel 11 are closely matched
Apple iPhone 16 Plus · 76 overall, #68 of 139
74
Google Pixel 11 · 77 overall, #60 of 139
70
Key differences
  • Refresh rateGoogle Pixel 11 120 vs 60 Hz
  • Optical zoomGoogle Pixel 11 5× vs 1×
  • ResolutionApple iPhone 16 Plus 1290 × 2796 vs 1080 × 2424 px
  • Fingerprint scannerGoogle Pixel 11 only
  • ProtectionGoogle Pixel 11 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 vs Ceramic Shield

Scores by Category

iPhone 16 Plus wins 7 of 14 categories · Pixel 11 wins 4

CategoryPixel 11iPhone 16 PlusLead
Display
+11
Rear Camera
+8
Power & Battery
+4
Benchmark
+92
Chip
+15
Memory
+9
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+4
Miscellaneous
+8
Storage
+37
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+28
Connectivity
+3
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

197 g199 g
Pixel 11iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus is 2 g (1%) heavier than Pixel 11.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Google Pixel 11

No notable compromises found.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 60 Hz display — less smooth scrolling than 90/120 Hz rivals.

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
Pixel 11
iPhone 16 Plus
RAM capacity
12 GB
8 GB

Storage

Feature
Pixel 11
iPhone 16 Plus
Storage capacity
N/A
128 GB

Display

Feature
Pixel 11
iPhone 16 Plus
Resolution
1080 × 2424 px
1290 × 2796 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz100% more
60 Hz
Display technology
Protection

Rear Camera

Feature
Pixel 11
iPhone 16 Plus
Rear camera aperture
1.7
1.66% less
Optical zoom
5×400% more
1×
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Pixel 11
iPhone 16 Plus
Weight
197 g
199 g

Power & Battery

Feature
Pixel 11
iPhone 16 Plus
Battery capacity
4,985 mAh7% more
4,674 mAh
Wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
Pixel 11
iPhone 16 Plus
Geekbench single-core score
N/A
3,274

Miscellaneous

Feature
Pixel 11
iPhone 16 Plus
Security updates until
2033
2029
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
Pixel 11
iPhone 16 Plus
Fingerprint scanner
Yes
No

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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