Phone vs phone
Pixel 11 vs iPhone 17
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.
bemobiles tips
Which is cheaper over 24 months?
Pixel 11 — its best deal costs £625.80 including April rises, £176.16 less than the iPhone 17.
Which has the bigger screen and battery?
Screen: Pixel 11 6.3″, iPhone 17 6.3″. Battery: Pixel 11 4,985 mAh, iPhone 17 3,692 mAh.
Is it cheaper to buy either one outright?
Pixel 11: £1,023 SIM-free plus SIM only. iPhone 17: £1,043. Compare with the contract totals above.
Pixel 11£625.80
iPhone 17£801.96True total of the cheapest deal, April rises included
Live from retailers, rises estimated for a contract starting this month.
The Pixel 11 is the cheaper of the two today: its best contract costs £625.80 over 24 months with April rises, against £801.96 for the iPhone 17 — a gap of £176.16, or about £7.34 a month.
Prices checked 27 October 2026 · How we compare
Pixel 11 vs iPhone 17, side by side
| Pixel 11 | iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| True total (24 months) | £625.80 | £801.96 |
| Cheapest network | Talkmobile | iD Mobile |
| Upfront on that deal | £339 | £39 |
| Monthly on that deal | £11.95 | £29.99 |
| Lowest monthly anywhere | £11.95 | £11.95 |
| SIM-free price from | £879 | £899 |
| SIM-free + SIM only, 24 months | £1,023 | £1,043 |
| Contract deals tracked | 1,903 | 4,255 |
| Screen | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Battery | 4,985 mAh | 3,692 mAh |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Weight | 197 g | 177 g |
| Released | August 2026 | September 2025 |
| Colours on sale | 4 | 5 |
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 | iPhone 17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talkmobile | £625.80 | £889.80 | £264 |
| iD Mobile | £695.96 | £801.96 | £106 |
| Three | £738.20 | £982.20 | £244 |
| Vodafone | £767 | £923 | £156 |
| O2 | £963 | £1,035 | £72 |
Our verdict
On price, the Pixel 11 wins: £176.16 less over two years once each network’s April rises are counted. That is £7.34 a month — enough to matter unless the iPhone 17 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 iPhone 17 costs £1,043, more than its contract.
Pick the Pixel 11 if…
- You want the lower total — £176.16 less over 24 months
- Battery size matters most to you
- You want the newer model with longer support ahead
Pick the iPhone 17 if…
- You want to pay less on the day — from £0 upfront vs £85
- You prefer a lighter phone
FAQ
Pixel 11 vs iPhone 17 questions
Which is cheaper, the Pixel 11 or the iPhone 17?
The Pixel 11. Its cheapest contract costs £625.80 over 24 months including April rises, £176.16 less than the iPhone 17 (£801.96).
What is the cheapest network for each?
For the Pixel 11 it is Talkmobile (£339 upfront, £11.95 a month); for the iPhone 17 it is iD Mobile (£39 upfront, £29.99 a month).
Is the Pixel 11 bigger than the iPhone 17?
The Pixel 11 has a 6.3-inch screen and the iPhone 17 a 6.3-inch screen; they weigh 197 g and 177 g.
How much are they to buy outright?
SIM-free, the Pixel 11 starts at £879 and the iPhone 17 at £899, from retailers we track.