Which Pixel should I buy?

Short answer: choose the Pixel 11 for the best all-round phone, the Pixel 10a if you want the more affordable a-series, the Pixel 11 Pro for the strongest camera and zoom, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold if you want a foldable.

Our picks

  1. Best for a more affordable Pixel

    The Pixel 10a is the a-series model: a 6.3" screen, Tensor G4, 8 GB RAM, a 48 MP main camera and a 30+ hour battery. It charges wirelessly at 10W but has no Pixelsnap magnets.

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  2. Best all-rounder

    The Pixel 11 pairs Tensor G6 and 12 GB RAM with a 10.8 MP telephoto lens (30x zoom), Pixelsnap wireless charging and a 30+ hour battery.

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  3. Best for camera and zoom

    The Pixel 11 Pro adds a 50 MP main camera, a 48 MP telephoto lens, up to 120x zoom, 8K video and a choice of 6.3" or 6.8" Super Actua screens.

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  4. Best foldable

    The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has a 6.5" front screen and an 8" inner display, Tensor G6 and 16 GB RAM, with a 24+ hour battery.

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  5. Best if you want last year's model

    The Pixel 10 still has a 6.3" screen, Tensor G5, 12 GB RAM and Pixelsnap wireless charging, with 20x zoom and a 24+ hour battery.

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How to choose

Camera

Every model has a 48 MP or 50 MP main camera. The difference is the telephoto: the Pixel 10a has none, the base Pixel 11 and Pixel 10 have a 10.8 MP telephoto, and the Pro models have 48 MP.

Battery

The Pixel 10a, Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro list 30+ hours. Everything else lists 24+ hours.

Screen and size

Most models have a 6.3" screen. The Pro models also come in 6.8", and the Pro Folds open to 8".

Performance

The Pixel 11 family uses Tensor G6, the Pixel 10 family Tensor G5, and the Pixel 10a Tensor G4. RAM runs from 8 GB on the 10a to 16 GB on the folds.

Want every number in one place? Open the Pixel comparison table, or compare two models directly:

Questions

Which Pixel has the best battery?

Per the manufacturer listings, Pixel 10a, Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro list a 30+ hour battery. The Pixel 10 family and both Pro Folds list 24+ hours.

Which Pixel has the best zoom?

The Pixel 11 Pro lists up to 120x zoom with a 48 MP telephoto lens. The Pixel 10 Pro lists 100x.

Which Pixel is best for photos of people?

The Pro models list a 42 MP autofocus front camera; the Pixel 11 and Pixel 10 list 10.5 MP. See the comparison table for every camera spec.

Do all Pixel phones have wireless charging?

Yes. Every model here supports wireless charging. All except the Pixel 10a list magnetic Pixelsnap charging; the Pixel 10a charges wirelessly at 10W without magnets.

Are all Pixel phones water resistant?

Yes. All seven models listed here are rated IP68 for water and dust resistance.

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