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Reviewers rate the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL higher: 76 against 70 for the Sony Xperia 1 VIII.
Reviewers agree · 7 reviews
Suits buyers wanting a bright, camera-focused Android flagship with long update support and who don't mind a very large, heavy phone. Trade-offs are the high price, 12GB RAM in the base model, and weaker gaming performance. Owners of recent Pixels have little reason to upgrade.
Some disagreement · 5 reviews
Suits Sony fans who want a distinctive design, a headphone jack, microSD storage and strong camera hardware. The main trade-offs are weak battery life, slow 30W charging, uneven performance and a high price.
| Measure | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 76 | 70 |
2 publications have scored both phones. 1 scored the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL higher.
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2026 | June 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,299 | $1,599 |
| Launch price (UK) | £1,279 | £1,399 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €1,399 | €1,499 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.8″ | 6.5″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 5,115 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 30 W |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 226 g | 200 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 4 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.