Phone vs phone
Pixel 11 vs Pixel 10
Same question, two phones: which costs less over a 24-month contract, which is cheaper to buy outright, and what you actually get for the difference.
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Which is cheaper over 24 months?
Pixel 10 — its best deal costs £511.80 including April rises, £114.00 less than the Pixel 11.
Which has the bigger screen and battery?
Screen: Pixel 11 6.3″, Pixel 10 6.3″. Battery: Pixel 11 4,985 mAh, Pixel 10 4,970 mAh.
Is it cheaper to buy either one outright?
Pixel 11: £1,023 SIM-free plus SIM only. Pixel 10: £643. Compare with the contract totals above.
True total of the cheapest deal, April rises included
Live from retailers, rises estimated for a contract starting this month.
The Pixel 10 is the cheaper of the two today: its best contract costs £511.80 over 24 months with April rises, against £625.80 for the Pixel 11 — a gap of £114.00, or about £4.75 a month.
Prices checked 27 October 2026 · How we compare
Pixel 11 vs Pixel 10, side by side
| Pixel 11 | Pixel 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| True total (24 months) | £625.80 | £511.80 |
| Cheapest network | Talkmobile | Talkmobile |
| Upfront on that deal | £339 | £225 |
| Monthly on that deal | £11.95 | £11.95 |
| Lowest monthly anywhere | £11.95 | £10 |
| SIM-free price from | £879 | £499 |
| SIM-free + SIM only, 24 months | £1,023 | £643 |
| Contract deals tracked | 1,903 | 306 |
| Screen | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Battery | 4,985 mAh | 4,970 mAh |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
| Weight | 197 g | 204 g |
| Released | August 2026 | August 2025 |
| Colours on sale | 4 | 1 |
Highlighted = better on that line. Prices live from retailers; specifications from our data partner’s catalogue.
Network by network
If you already know which network you want, here is the cheapest deal for each phone on it, April rises included.
| Network | Pixel 11 | Pixel 10 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talkmobile | £625.80 | £511.80 | £114.00 |
| iD Mobile | £695.96 | £631.96 | £64 |
| Three | £738.20 | £574.20 | £164 |
| Vodafone | £767 | £577 | £190 |
| O2 | £963 | £983 | £20 |
Our verdict
On price, the Pixel 10 wins: £114.00 less over two years once each network’s April rises are counted. That is £4.75 a month — enough to matter unless the Pixel 11 does something you need.
On the spec sheet, the Pixel 11 has the larger battery (4,985 mAh), the Pixel 11 is the newer phone (August 2026).
Buying outright: Pixel 11 SIM-free plus SIM only costs £1,023, more than its cheapest contract; the Pixel 10 costs £643, more than its contract.
Pick the Pixel 11 if…
- Battery size matters most to you
- You prefer a lighter phone
- You want the newer model with longer support ahead
Pick the Pixel 10 if…
- You want to pay less on the day — from £0 upfront vs £85
- You want the lowest monthly price — from £10 a month vs £11.95
- You want the lower total — £114.00 less over 24 months
FAQ
Pixel 11 vs Pixel 10 questions
Which is cheaper, the Pixel 11 or the Pixel 10?
The Pixel 10. Its cheapest contract costs £511.80 over 24 months including April rises, £114.00 less than the Pixel 11 (£625.80).
What is the cheapest network for each?
For the Pixel 11 it is Talkmobile (£339 upfront, £11.95 a month); for the Pixel 10 it is Talkmobile (£225 upfront, £11.95 a month).
Is the Pixel 11 bigger than the Pixel 10?
The Pixel 11 has a 6.3-inch screen and the Pixel 10 a 6.3-inch screen; they weigh 197 g and 204 g.
How much are they to buy outright?
SIM-free, the Pixel 11 starts at £879 and the Pixel 10 at £499, from retailers we track.