iQOO 15 vs Google Pixel 11
iQOO 15 wins 3 of 5. Buy iQOO 15 if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Google Pixel 11 if you want better photos and the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraGoogle Pixel 11. Takes the better photos: camera score 8 out of 10, against 7.
- BatteryiQOO 15. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 7. It has a 7000 mAh battery.
- SpeediQOO 15. Faster for games and heavy apps: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, speed score 10 out of 10, against 7.
- UpdatesGoogle Pixel 11. 7 years of updates promised.
- PriceiQOO 15. Costs 4% less.
Overall, iQOO 15 wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | iQOO 15 | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹85,999 | ₹89,999 |
| Launched | 26 November 2025 | 12 August 2026 |
| Software now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | Android 17 (same as launch) |
| Rating | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Battery | Excellent battery life from 7000mAh, with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. | Good battery life that lasts a full day, with fast magnetic wireless charging. |
| Camera | Strong main and 3x zoom cameras; the wide-angle and selfie cameras are less sharp. | Solid photos with a useful 5x zoom and very good selfies. |
| Speed | Top Snapdragon chip with big cooling, though long-session performance dipped versus last year. | Smooth for daily use, but slower than rival flagships, especially for games. |
| Catch | Speakers are underwhelming, and the India price has risen well above launch. | Little changed from the Pixel 10, slow 30W wired charging, and it costs $100 (about ₹9,500) more. |
| Updates | 5 years | 7 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | iQOO 15 | Google Pixel 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 2600 nits HBM, 6000 nits peak, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 6.3-inch OLED, 60-120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) | Google Tensor G6 (TSMC; Google and some outlets say 2nm, GSMArena lists 3nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 4.6GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.62GHz | 7-core: 1x C1-Ultra @ 4.1GHz + 4x C1-Pro @ 3.4GHz + 2x C1-Pro @ 2.65GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 840 | Imagination IMG CXTP-48-1536 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1) | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.x; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4985 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired (PPS, PD), 40W wireless, bypass charging | 30W wired PD 3.0 PPS (55% in 30 min), 25W Qi2.2 magnetic wireless, reverse wired and bypass charging |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (1/1.56", f/1.9, 24mm, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (1/1.95", f/2.6, 85mm, 3x optical, OIS) + 50 MP ultrawide (1/2.76", f/2.1, 15mm, AF); 32 MP selfie | 48MP main (f/1.7, 1/1.56", OIS) + 10.8MP 5x telephoto (f/3.1, 1/3.2", OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees, no autofocus); 10.5MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68/IP69 | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 8.1mm thick, 215g | 8.6mm thick, 197g |
| Software | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now | Android 17 at launch, Android 17 now |
| Updates | 5 years promised | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5), NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 3.2 | Wi-Fi 6E tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2, NFC |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially named) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (GSMArena calls them underwhelming), Snapdragon Sound, Hi-Res audio; Monster Halo rear lighting; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.3 LUFS) |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | PWM dimming (rate not officially stated); touch sampling not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | 8K vapour chamber with 8,000 sq mm heat dissipation area | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Legend, Alpha Black | Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, Obsidian |
Where to buy
- iQOO 15₹85,999
- Google Pixel 11₹89,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, iQOO 15 or Google Pixel 11?
- iQOO 15 wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy iQOO 15 if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Google Pixel 11 if you want better photos and the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- Google Pixel 11 takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- iQOO 15 lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- iQOO 15 is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- iQOO 15 costs ₹85,999, Google Pixel 11 costs ₹89,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- iQOO 15: 5 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16). Google Pixel 11: 7 years, now on Android 17.