{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-18-vs-google-pixel-11-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T01:56:41+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 18 vs Google Pixel 11 Pro",
    "answer": "The Apple iPhone 18 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance. The Google Pixel 11 Pro still wins on memory & storage and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Google Pixel 11 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 297,999 against PKR 384,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 18",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-18",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-18/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-6-2026-10_51_52-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 384999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-06T05:54:12+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 96.3,
                "camera": 97,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 38.7,
                "value": 85,
                "overall": 87.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust tight, water resistant up to 6m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1290 × 2796 pixels (estimated from panel leaks)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED (leaked via display suppliers) 120Hz ProMotion",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19 Bionic",
                    "CPU": "6-core Apple custom (2 performance + 4 efficiency) (expected)",
                    "GPU": "5-core Apple GPU (leaked increment)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19 (leaked roadmap)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) 12 MP ultra-wide 12 MP telephoto 3× (non-periscope)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps ProRes Cinematic Mode (8K still NOT leaked by reliable Apple analysts)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion",
                    "Wired charging": "Wired fast charging (~27W) MagSafe wireless (~15W) Reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "4G LTE/5G",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 11 Pro",
            "slug": "google-pixel-11-pro",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-11-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/google-pixel-11-pro-whatmobilepk-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 297999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T17:41:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 81.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2026-08-12",
                    "Dimensions": "152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "204 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 x 2856 pixels, 497 PPI, 20:9",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, 120Hz adaptive, HDR10+, 3600 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G6 (2nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Google Tensor G6 GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB, 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB, 512GB, 1TB, UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.7, wide, OIS + 48 MP, f/1.7, ultrawide + 48 MP, f/2.8, periscope telephoto (5x optical, up to 120x digital)",
                    "Selfie camera": "42 MP, f/2.2, 103° FoV",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion 4850 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "30W wired (USB-C, PD3.0, PPS), Qi2 wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual SIM standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Thermometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "apple-iphone-18",
        "margin": 5.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18": 96.3,
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 55
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-18"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18": 97,
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 64.1
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18": 100,
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18": 38.7,
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18": 85,
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Battery & charging"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro costs PKR 87,000 less.",
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro charges 3W faster.",
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro ships with 1,012 GB more storage.",
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 or Google Pixel 11 Pro?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.4 points. It wins on performance. Google Pixel 11 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 and Google Pixel 11 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 is listed at PKR 384,999 and Google Pixel 11 Pro at PKR 297,999. That makes Google Pixel 11 Pro cheaper by PKR 87,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 or Google Pixel 11 Pro?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A19 Bionic while Google Pixel 11 Pro runs the Google Tensor G6 (2nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}