iQOO 11 vs Google Pixel 7: Which is better for you and why

iQOO 11 vs Google Pixel 7: The iQOO 11 and Google Pixel 7 are among the best affordable premium smartphones of the year. These phones feature flagship specifications and are not as expensive as the top premium phones. But, if you have $700 which of these two phones will be better for you to buy and why?

The iQOO 11 is a better gaming smartphone than the Pixel 7 because it has a bigger battery, faster CPU cores, and a more powerful GPU. In contrast, the Google Pixel 7 is cheaper and has more AI features than the iQOO 11. In this iQOO 11 vs Google Pixel 7 specs comparison, we’ll be showing you which is better for you depending on what you need a smartphone for.

iQOO 11 vs Google Pixel 7

Specs	iQOO 11	Pixel 7
Display	6.78-inches, 144Hz	6.3-inches, 90Hz
Display Features	LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+	AMOLED, HDR10+
RAM	up to 16GB	8GB
Storage	up to 512GB	up to 256GB
MicroSD Card	NO	NO
Back Camera	50MP + 13MP + 8MP	50MP + 12MP
Front Camera	16MP	10.8MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Google Tensor G2
Software	Android 13	Android 13
Battery	5,000mAh (120W)	4,355mAh (20W)
Water & DustProof	YES (unspecified)	YES (IP68)

iQOO 11 vs Pixel 7: Display, Design, and Durability

The iQOO 11 has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that supports HDR10+ and 144Hz refresh rate while the Google Pixel 7 has a smaller 6.3-inch AMOLED display that supports HDR10+ and 90Hz refresh rate. The front design of both smartphones is very similar because both have the same flat screen and a centered punch hole.

On the rear, both smartphones also look very different. The iQOO 11 has a rectangular camera module on the back panel while the Google Pixel 7 has a rear camera module that runs across the rear panel horizontally at the top. The pictures above best describe the difference in design between the Pixel 7 and iQOO 11.

As for durability, both phones are made of the same materials but the Pixel 7 is certified to be IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus but the iQOO 11 is not certified to have either feature.

The volume and power buttons are located on the right side of the frame on both phones. The iQOO 11 offers a better display than the Pixel 7 because it has a smoother 144Hz refresh rate. But the Pixel 7 has the Always-on display feature and is confirmed to be water and dustproof.

iQOO 11 vs Google Pixel 7: Camera

Camera	iQOO 11	Pixel 7
Primary	50MP	50MP
Telephoto	13MP	N/A
Ultra-wide	8MP	12MP
Front	16MP	10.8MP

The Pixel 7 has good camera sensors but the iQOO 11 has better camera sensors. The iQOO 11 has a 50MP OIS main camera while the Google Pixel 7 has a 50MP main camera that has OIS and Laser AutoFocus features. The main camera of the Google Pixel 7 takes sharper and more detailed photos than the main camera of the iQOO 11.

The iQOO 11 has a 13MP telephoto lens that can do 2x optical zoom but the Pixel 7 does not have a telephoto lens. So while you can take photos of distant objects using a dedicated telephoto lens on the iQOO 11, you can’t do that with the Pixel 7.

However, the cameras of the Pixel 7 have more features such as Guided Frame, SuperRes zoom, Magic Eraser, etc. You should read this unique Google Pixel 7 Features article to know more. The ultra-wide and front cameras of both phones take decent photos but the front camera of the Pixel 7 can record videos in 4K resolution while that of the iQOO 11 can not. The iQOO 11 has more camera sensors but the Google Pixel 7 has more useful camera features.

iQOO 11 vs Pixel 7: Chipset, Performance & Storage

The performance of both smartphones is different because both phones are powered by two different chipsets. The iQOO 11 features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset while the Google Pixel 7 features the Google Tensor G2 chipset. Both are 5G chipsets built on a 4nm process technology with fast CPU cores and power GPU.

However, the chipset in the iQOO 11 has faster and newer CPU cores than the chipset in the Google Pixel 7. The chipset in the iQOO 11 is equipped with a faster 5G MODEM, a better AI engine, and a better ISP than the Pixel 7. We have details of both chipsets and you should read about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and about the Google Tensor G2 to understand the differences.

The storage options available on both smartphones are different. The storage options available in the iQOO 11 are 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 256GB, and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage while the storage options available in the Google Pixel 7 are 8GB + 128GB and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. None of these phones have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

iQOO 11 vs Google Pixel 7: Software

The iQOO 11 boots Origin OS 3 based on Android 13 out of the box while the Google Pixel 7 boots stock Android 13 out of the box. The Pixel 7 is expected to get up to five years of software updates while the iQOO 11 will get three. The UI, icons, settings, navigation, etc on both smartphones are different.

iQOO 11 vs Pixel 7: Battery & Other Features

The iQOO 11 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery while the Google Pixel 7 is powered by a 4,355mAh battery. The Pixel 7 supports 20W wired and wireless fast charging while the iQOO 11 supports 120W wired fast charging but no wireless fast charging. Other features available in both smartphones are:

stereo speakers
Fingerprint (under display)
Always-on display (Pixel 7 only)
24-bit/192kHz audio (iQOO 11)
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
NFC
Infrared Port (iQOO 11)
GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, etc.

iQOO 11 vs Google Pixel 7: Price

The starting price of the iQOO 11 (8 + 128GB) is about $699 which is more expensive than the $599 starting price of the Google Pixel 7 (8GB + 128GB). So, between the iQOO 11 and Google Pixel 7 which is better? See the conclusion of this iQOO 11 vs Pixel 7 comparison below for the answer.

vivo iQOO 11	Price
Buy on Giztop	$699.00

Google Pixel 7	Price
Buy on Amazon	$599.00
Buy on Amazon (EUR)	€649.00
Buy on Amazon (UK)	£599.00

iQOO 11 vs Google Pixel 7: Conclusion

The iQOO 11 is better than the Google Pixel 7 because of its performance. The iQOO 11 is literally faster than the Pixel 7 in every way and is a better gaming phone and overall better performing phone than the Pixel 7. However, the Pixel 7 is a smarter phone than the iQOO 11 because of its many AI integrations. Below are the PROS and CONS of the iQOO 11 and Pixel 7.

iQOO 11 vs Pixel 7: PROS and CONS

The iQOO 11 has a better chipset and thus better performance than the Pixel 7
The iQOO 11 has a bigger battery and faster-wired charging than the Pixel 7
The Google Pixel 7 supports wireless charging but the iQOO 11 does not
The Pixel 7 has better and more camera features than the iQOO 11
The iQOO 11 has more camera sensors than the Pixel 7
The Pixel 7 will get more years of software updates than the iQOO 11
The iQOO 11 has a 144Hz display which is smoother than the 90Hz display of the Pixel 7
The Pixel 7 is certified to be water and dustproof but the iQOO 11 is not
The iQOO 11 has better audio quality than the Pixel 7