Google Pixel 11 vs realme GT 8 Pro
₹17,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The realme GT 8 Pro starts ₹17,000 lower: ₹72,999 against ₹89,999 for the Pixel 11.
- The realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 4,985 mAh. It also charges faster, at 120W against 30W.
- The realme GT 8 Pro has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), brighter (7,000 nits against 3,000) and sharper (QHD+ against Full HD+).
- Both have a zoom camera, but the Pixel 11 reaches further: 5x against 3x.
- The Pixel 11 is the lighter phone: 197 g against 218 g. It is smaller too, with a 6.3-inch screen against 6.79 inches.
Get the Pixel 11 for more zoom and the lighter build. Get the realme GT 8 Pro for the lower price, the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹89,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹94,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹72,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹78,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Pixel 11 vs realme GT 8 Pro, answered
In India, the Google Pixel 11 starts at ₹89,999 and the realme GT 8 Pro starts at ₹72,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Pixel 11 or the realme GT 8 Pro?
The realme GT 8 Pro, by ₹17,000. Starting prices: ₹72,999 for the realme GT 8 Pro, ₹89,999 for the Pixel 11. The Pixel 11 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹94,999. The realme GT 8 Pro comes in 2 versions, up to ₹78,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Pixel 11 or the realme GT 8 Pro?
The realme GT 8 Pro, with 7,000 mAh to 4,985 mAh. For charging, the realme GT 8 Pro is quicker: 120W to 30W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the realme GT 8 Pro's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (7,000 to 3,000 nits). The Pixel 11 has a 6.3-inch OLED at 120Hz, the realme GT 8 Pro a 6.79-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, the Pixel 11 zooms further. The main cameras are 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Pixel 11 and 50MP main (Ricoh GR, OIS) on the realme GT 8 Pro. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Pixel 11 runs the Tensor G6, the realme GT 8 Pro the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Pixel 11, at 197 g to 218 g.
