60 Points Pixel Vortex 11
(4)
vs
73 Points Nova Edge Ultra
(7)
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68 facts in comparison

Pixel Vortex 11 vs Nova Edge Ultra

DesignDisplayPerformanceBatteryCamerasConnectivityAudioSecurity & software

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60Points
73Points

Why is Nova Edge Ultra better than Pixel Vortex 11?

  • 16 g less Weight ?171 g vs 187 g
  • 1 mm less Thickness ?7.2 mm vs 8.2 mm
  • Has Stylus support ?
  • 0.2 " more Screen size ?6.6 " vs 6.4 "
  • 136 px more Resolution ?2,992 px vs 2,856 px
  • 2,100 nits more Peak brightness ?4,500 nits vs 2,400 nits
  • 384 GB more Internal storage ?512 GB vs 128 GB
  • 1 nm less Fabrication process ?3 nm vs 4 nm
  • Has Expandable storage (microSD) ?
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Design
Display
Performance
Battery
Cameras
Connectivity
Audio
Security & software
Your ranking
Pixel Vortex 11Your pick60
Nova Edge UltraYour pick73

Score breakdown

Design
Pixel Vortex 1150
Nova Edge Ultra86
Display
Pixel Vortex 1159
Nova Edge Ultra82
Performance
Pixel Vortex 1168
Nova Edge Ultra42
Battery
Pixel Vortex 117
Nova Edge Ultra100
Cameras
Pixel Vortex 1167
Nova Edge Ultra52
Connectivity
Pixel Vortex 1180
Nova Edge Ultra93
Audio
Pixel Vortex 1180
Nova Edge Ultra100
Security & software
Pixel Vortex 11100
Nova Edge Ultra50

Design

Weight ?
187 g
171 g

A lighter device is more comfortable to hold and carry for long periods.

Thickness ?
8.2 mm
7.2 mm

A thinner device is easier to hold and slip into a pocket.

Width ?
72 mm
74 mm

A narrower phone is easier to use one-handed.

Height ?
152 mm
158 mm

The vertical dimension of the device.

Build material ?
Aluminium & glass
Aluminium & glass

The primary frame and back materials of the device.

IP68 water & dust resistance ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

The device is protected against dust and submersion in water.

Toughened glass ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Reinforced glass (e.g. Gorilla Glass) resists scratches and cracks.

Stylus support ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

The device works with an active stylus pen.

Display

Screen size ?
6.4 "
6.6 "

A larger screen is better for media and multitasking.

Resolution ?
2,856 px
2,992 px

The vertical pixel count; higher means a sharper image.

Pixel density ?
495 ppi
460 ppi

More pixels per inch produce crisper text and images.

Refresh rate ?
120 Hz
120 Hz

A higher refresh rate produces smoother motion and scrolling.

Touch sampling rate ?
120 Hz
120 Hz

How often the screen registers touches; higher feels more responsive.

Peak brightness ?
2,400 nits
4,500 nits

Higher peak brightness is easier to read in direct sunlight.

Screen-to-body ratio ?
89 %
88 %

A higher ratio means slimmer bezels and a more immersive front.

Display type ?
OLED
AMOLED

The underlying panel technology (e.g. LTPO AMOLED).

Aspect ratio ?
20:9
20:9

The proportional relationship between screen width and height.

OLED display ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

OLED panels offer deeper blacks and better contrast than LCD.

HDR10+ support ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Displays a wider range of colours and brightness in supported content.

Always-on display ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Shows time and notifications while the screen is idle.

Performance

Chipset ?
Tensor G5
Dimensity 9400

The system-on-chip that powers the device.

GPU ?
Mali-G720
Immortalis-G925

The graphics processor handling games and visuals.

RAM ?
16 GB
8 GB

More RAM keeps more apps running smoothly at once.

Internal storage ?
128 GB
512 GB

More storage holds more apps, photos and files.

Storage type ?
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0

The storage standard (e.g. UFS 4.0); newer is faster.

CPU clock speed ?
3.1 GHz
2.8 GHz

A higher clock speed generally means faster processing.

CPU cores ?
8
8

More cores help with multitasking and demanding apps.

Fabrication process ?
4 nm
3 nm

A smaller process is more power-efficient and runs cooler.

AnTuTu benchmark ?
1,600,000
1,400,000

A synthetic score estimating overall performance.

Expandable storage (microSD) ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Storage can be expanded with a memory card.

Battery

Battery capacity ?
4,700 mAh
5,500 mAh

A larger battery generally lasts longer between charges.

Wired charging ?
30 W
100 W

Higher wattage charges the battery faster over a cable.

Wireless charging ?
23 W
50 W

Higher wattage charges the battery faster wirelessly.

Time to full charge ?
75 min
38 min

How long a full charge takes; lower is better.

Reverse wireless charging ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

The phone can wirelessly charge other devices.

Silicon-carbon battery ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Newer silicon-carbon cells pack more capacity into the same space.

Cameras

Main camera ?
50 MP
108 MP

A higher megapixel count can capture more detail.

Main sensor aperture ?
1.7 f/
1.6 f/

A lower f-number lets in more light for better low-light shots.

Main sensor size ?
1/1.31"
1/1.4"

A larger sensor captures more light and detail.

Ultrawide camera ?
48 MP
8 MP

Captures a wider field of view for landscapes and groups.

Telephoto camera ?
48 MP
32 MP

Enables closer, higher-quality zoom shots.

Front camera ?
42 MP
32 MP

A higher resolution front camera improves selfies and video calls.

Optical zoom ?
5 x
3 x

Magnifies subjects without losing detail.

Optical image stabilization ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

OIS compensates for hand shake for sharper photos and steadier video.

Video resolution ?
4,320 p
2,160 p

The highest video resolution the device can record.

Records 8K video ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Captures ultra-high-resolution 8K footage.

Slow-motion video ?
240 fps
480 fps

A higher frame rate enables smoother slow-motion clips.

RAW photo support ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Saves unprocessed photos for more editing flexibility.

Connectivity

5G support ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Connects to faster 5G mobile networks.

SIM slots ?
2
2

How many physical SIM cards the device accepts.

eSIM ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Supports a built-in digital SIM alongside or instead of a physical one.

Wi-Fi 6 support ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Supports faster, more efficient Wi-Fi 6 networks.

Wi-Fi 7 support ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Supports the latest, fastest Wi-Fi 7 standard.

Bluetooth version ?
5.3
5.2

A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.

NFC ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Enables contactless payments and quick pairing.

USB-C ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

A reversible, widely compatible charging and data port.

USB standard ?
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt / USB4

The USB data-transfer standard of the port; later is faster.

Satellite navigation ?
Pixel Vortex 11GPSGLONASS
Nova Edge UltraGPSGLONASSGalileoBeiDouQZSS

The satellite positioning systems the device can use; more means faster, more accurate location.

UWB (ultra-wideband) ?
Pixel Vortex 11
? Unknown (Nova Edge Ultra)

Enables precise spatial location for tracking and digital car keys.

Audio

Stereo speakers ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Two speakers deliver richer, more immersive sound.

3.5mm headphone jack ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Lets you use wired headphones without an adapter.

Dolby Atmos ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Adds spatial, three-dimensional audio in supported content.

Hi-Res audio ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Plays back high-resolution audio above CD quality.

Security & software

In-display fingerprint ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Unlock with a fingerprint sensor built into the screen.

Face unlock ?
Pixel Vortex 11
Nova Edge Ultra

Unlock the device by scanning your face.

OS updates guaranteed ?
7 years
4 years

How many years of OS upgrades the maker promises.

Satellite connectivity ?
? Unknown (Pixel Vortex 11)
Nova Edge Ultra

Send messages via satellite when off the mobile grid.

Operating system ?
Android 16
Android 15

The software platform the device runs.

What reviewers say

Pixel Vortex 11Highest rated
4.84 reviews
Really good, a couple of niggles

Great overall and I would recommend it. A few small things keep it from a perfect score but nothing dealbreaking.

David Okafor Verified
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Nova Edge Ultra
4.47 reviews
Happy with it

Solid choice for the price. It handles everything I throw at it, though I wish the battery lasted a little longer.

Aisha Khan Verified
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The bottom line

The Nova Edge Ultra is the clear winner, scoring 73 to 60 on our VS Score. It leads on Design, Display and Battery. The Pixel Vortex 11 answers back with stronger Performance, Cameras and Security & software. Pick the Nova Edge Ultra unless Performance and Cameras matters most to you — then the Pixel Vortex 11 is the smarter buy.

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