Google launched the Pixel 11 Pro as the compact flagship, going head-to-head with Apple's iPhone 17 Pro. Both start at $1,099 and are similar in size, with the Pixel measuring 6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches and the iPhone 5.91 x 2.83 x 0.34 inches, each weighing 7.2 ounces.

On display, the Pixel boasts a 6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED with 3,600 nits peak brightness and 495 ppi, while the iPhone offers ProMotion up to 120Hz and 3,000 nits. Both have triple cameras: iPhone uses 48MP sensors with up to 8x optical-quality zoom, while Pixel has a 50MP main, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom and up to 120x digital zoom via AI.

Performance differs: the iPhone runs on the A19 Pro with 12GB RAM, while the Pixel uses the Tensor G6 with 12GB or 16GB RAM. Apple focuses on raw speed, Google on AI integration. Battery life is similar, with up to 33 hours for iPhone and 30+ hours for Pixel (4,850mAh). Both include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and USB-C, but Pixel adds Thread and dual eSIM support.