Google launched the much-awaited Pixel 11 lineup in India last week. The latest series includes four models: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The standard model of the lineup is expected to go head-to-head with the upcoming Apple iPhone 18, which is said to launch next year. While Apple has not confirmed anything yet, several leaks and rumours give us a fair idea of what the iPhone 18 may offer. So, how would the Apple iPhone 18 and the Google Pixel 11 compare on paper? Here is a quick comparison of the phones.
The Apple iPhone 18 is expected to feature a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with an adaptive 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate and over 1,600 nits of peak brightness. In comparison, the Google Pixel 11 sports a 6.3-inch Actua OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness
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The iPhone 18 is expected to be powered by Apple’s next-generation A20 processor, which may provide an 18 per cent increase in processing speeds. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 11 is equipped with the Tensor G6 chip.
The Apple iPhone 18 will likely house a dual rear camera setup, including a 48MP main camera and a 48MP ultra-wide lens. For selfies and video calls, the phone may feature a 24MP front-facing camera. In comparison, the Google Pixel 11 features a triple rear camera setup, including a 48MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide lens and a 10.8MP 5x telephoto lens. For selfies, there is a 10.5MP camera on the front.
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As per rumours, Apple iPhone 18’s battery capacity could be roughly 3,560 mAh to 3,600 mAh. This may be paired with 35W to 45W fast charging support. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 11 packs a 4,985 mAh battery with up to 30W wired fast charging support.
Apple is expected to offer the iPhone 18 with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. For comparison, the Google Pixel 11 comes with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
The rumoured colours of the iPhone 18 are Soft Pink, Pale Green, and a neutral Starlight White. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 11 comes in four colour options: Frost, Hibiscus, Pistachio and Obsidian.
The Apple iPhone 18 is expected to start at around Rs 88,990. Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 11 starts at Rs 89,999 and the higher variant is priced at Rs 1,04,999.
Do note that all the details about the Apple iPhone 18 are based on leaks and rumours. So, I suggest you to take them with a pinch of salt.