Google has recently launched its new Pixel 11 series in the global market including India, in which the standard Pixel 11 is considered to compete directly with Apple's iPhone 17. There is a lot of difference in the price, design, performance and camera features of these two smartphones of the premium segment. Talking about the price, the starting price of 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant of Pixel 11 is ₹ 89,999, while the 256GB model of iPhone 17 is available at a starting price of ₹ 82,900. Thus, the iPhone 17 proves to be a bit affordable in terms of starting price.
On the display and design front, both the phones have a 6.3-inch OLED display and 120Hz refresh rate. The Pixel 11 offers 3,000 nits of peak brightness and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, while the iPhone 17 comes with its sleek design, light weight, and Ceramic Shield 2 protection. In terms of performance, Pixel 11 is equipped with Google's latest Tensor G6 chipset and a large 4,985mAh battery, while iPhone 17 has Apple's powerful A19 chipset which provides excellent raw performance and power efficiency.
Talking about camera setup, Pixel 11 has a triple rear camera (48MP+13MP+10.8MP) which includes a telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, which makes it more versatile for photography. On the other hand, iPhone 17 offers great video recording features with a 48MP dual rear camera and 18MP front camera. If your priority is AI features, bigger battery and zoom camera, the Pixel 11 is better; At the same time, iPhone 17 is a great option for great performance and videos.