Google Pixel 11 vs Google Pixel 10: which should you buy?
Google Pixel 11£879RRP · 256GB, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026
Google Pixel 10£799RRP · 128GB, RRP recorded 29 Oct 2026
The short answer
The Pixel 11 is the better phone, but the differences are small and the Pixel 10 costs less. Choose the Pixel 11 for the newest model and the longest update support; choose the Pixel 10 for better value.
The differences that matter
Google Pixel 11Google Pixel 10
Chip and speedTensor G6; Geekbench 6 2,731 single-core, 7,429 multi-core (GSMArena)Tensor G5; Geekbench 6 2,319 single-core, 5,857 multi-core (GSMArena)
Main camera48MP, larger 1/1.56-inch sensor48MP, 1/2-inch sensor
Zoom10.8MP 5x telephoto; Super Zoom up to 30x10.8MP 5x telephoto; Super Zoom up to 20x
Battery4,985mAh; Expert Reviews measured 25 hours 25 minutes of video, about three hours more than the Pixel 104,970mAh
Wired charging (Google claim)55% in 30 minutes with a 30W charger55% in 30 minutes with a 30W charger
Wireless chargingPixelsnap Qi2.2, up to 25WQi2, up to 15W
Screen brightness (Google claim)Up to 3,000 nitsUp to 3,000 nits
Storage and weight256GB or 512GB; 197g128GB or 256GB; 204g
UpdatesSeven years from its 2026 launch, so about a year longerSeven years from its 2025 launch
UK price£879 RRP for 256GB£699 for 128GB, Google’s current UK price (£799 RRP at launch)
Which one fits you?
Choose the Google Pixel 11
You want the newest Pixel, the longer update support and the faster wireless charging.
Choose the Google Pixel 10
You want most of the experience for less money.
Keep what you have
You already own a Pixel 10: the upgrade is small.
Google Pixel 11A sensible choice for anyone who wants a useful 5x zoom and seven years of updates without paying Pro prices.
£879RRP · 256GB, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026
Check price on Amazon UKRead the full reviewGoogle Pixel 10The easiest Android phone to recommend to most camera-first buyers, as long as fast charging and heavy gaming are not priorities.
£799RRP · 128GB, RRP recorded 29 Oct 2026
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