Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Pixel 11 Pro from Google is the first Android phone I have used in many years, and I have to say that I have been blown away with the features and performance. Upon opening the plastic-free box, I was greeted with my “Fog” colored Pixel 11 Pro, which also ships with a charging cable, and not much else. The set-up process was very straightforward, just requiring me to sign in with my Google account to get things going. I was also able to get my phone running on my Mint cellular service very quickly, which was awesome. Overall, from the time I opened the package, it took maybe 30-45 minutes to have my phone completely set-up and ready to use. Since this is the first Android phone I’ve used in a while, it did take me some time to get used to the operating system. That being said, the Pixel 11 Pro’s OS is so smooth and easy to understand. I realize that there can be different versions of Android, but Google has made the process of coming over to an Android phone a simple and painless process. Mastering the gesture controls is relatively intuitive, and I only make a *few* mistakes as I navigate my phone’s apps and screens now. Starting with durability, the Pixel 11 Pro feels extremely well built, and I love that they are using “Gorilla Glass Victus 2” for the display. I’m usually pretty careful with my phones, but anything that reduces scratches on the screen is a plus in my book. The sides of and back of the Pixel are different textures/materials, but everything screams quality. The camera plateau is large and prominent on the backside, and houses some absolutely incredible cameras. Some things I love about the display: First, the refresh rate is AMAZING. Usually, I really can’t tell when a phone claims to have 120Hz refresh rate, but I can definitely notice it with the Pixel 11 Pro. Even when doing something as scrolling through my feed on YouTube, this small detail is very prominent- motion and action scenes are simply smooth, and the clarity of the 6.3” “Super Actua Display” is incredible. Google notes that it can reach 3600 nits of brightness (!), and this means I never struggled to see content on my phone, even when outdoors in bright sunlight. I also love that the Pixel 11 Pro has both a face unlock feature, and a fingerprint reader underneath the display. I found that they were blazing fast, and it even says that the fingerprint reader will continue to get faster the more it is used. Now on to cameras, which are HUGE features with the Pixel 11 Pro. In the front, you have a 42 MP camera used for things like selfies and face unlock. While I primarily use the rear cameras on my phones, this front facing one here is pretty incredible. On the back, you have a 50 MP main, a 48 MP ultrawide, and a 48 MP 5x telephoto with up to 120x Pro Zoom. And, you have your light/flash, which includes the “HiLight” feature. To quickly address the HiLight feature, I have it set to light up when my “favorites” in my contact call me. You can also set it to light up when using Gemini. Now, this is a cool feature, as in it looks neat, but I don’t really notice it in my day-to-day use. And to address Google’s Gemini AI features, I am just not that big into using AI stuff. I will say, if you ARE into it, the Pixel 11 Pro seems to be ready to go to be used with Gemini. Again, this just isn’t my cup of tea at this point, but I realize that every manufacturer has to incorporate AI, so this is to be expected. Back to the cameras. These rear cameras are stunning in what they are able to capture. Now, I haven’t yet found a reason to use the 120x Zoom, so I will get that out of the way and say it sounds VERY cool, but I personally am not sure what to use it with. For taking amazing and breathtaking everyday photos, the Pixel 11 Pro is more than capable. The detail and clarity is spectacular, and you can zoom in a picture you’ve taken and see the incredible amount of detail it has captured. I took a photo of my dog sitting on the sofa, and as I zoomed in on the photo, I realized that I could see my hand holding the phone in the reflection on his eye. I know that phone cameras have been in a race to see who can be the best on the market, but honestly, I can’t really imagine them being much better than what Google has offered here. As for processors, the Google Pixel 11 Pro is using the Tensor G6 chip, with a Titan M3 security chip. It also has 12 gigs of RAM and 256 gigs of internal storage. From what I understand, the Titan M3 helps to ensure that I am safe when browsing the web, using apps, opening emails, etc. I cannot compare the Tensor G6 to previous iterations, but this phone is FAST. From watching streaming content in high quality to playing mobile games, I never noticed slow down, as this phone feels very powerful and very capable. Sound quality is also excellent. The stereo speakers get LOUD for a phone, to the point where I rarely ever turned them even close to full volume. With 3 microphones, call quality is also excellent, and no one ever complained about being unable to hear me on a call. Some other things I really love about the Pixel 11 Pro: - Google promises 7 years of OS support for this phone, which means I can keep it longer, and that is always a good thing. - A built in VPN! This is a no extra cost feature, which is pretty incredible, and exceptionally useful in today’s world. - Satellite SOS features for when you need help, and have no service. - Theft protection features, which means I can lock down my phone if it ever goes missing. Overall, there are A LOT of things I have not mentioned with this review. Google has packed so many amazing features into the Pixel 11 Pro, that I would have to write a short novel to cover them all. At the end of the day, I can say that as someone who is now using an Android phone for the first time in over 15 years, the Pixel 11 Pro has been a joy to use. I really can’t think of much I would change. If I had to nitpick, I might make the HiLight feature more customizable, like for different uses? Still, that is the ONLY thing I can think of, and even the inclusion of the HiLight feature itself is a pro, and not a con. To wrap things up, the Google Pixel 11 Pro is a stunning piece of technology, and I have only scratched the surface for what it is capable of. If this is your first Android, I wouldn’t worry too much, as I was able to switch easily and painlessly. And if you are looking for a new phone, and would like to use the best mobile cameras on the market, then the Pixel 11 Pro should be at the top of your list! Rating: A solid 5 stars!

Great phone and easy to use. Great battery life and camera quality/functions

TLDR: If you love all the AI things and bleeding-edge updates this is the phone for you. Gaming is a mixed bag though. I purchased this phone to replace my trusty Galaxy S25 phone that still works well, but was showing its age with dings and chips. Setup using the newest Pixel is a breeze: Make sure to back up your previous device to the Google Cloud system, sign in to your new device using your Google info, then restore your backup to your new device. All of my apps were copied over, along with most of the settings and even the ringtone and notification settings. I keep my pictures backup elsewhere, so I didn’t need to restore them from the Google Cloud. The entire setup process took about 1.5 hours though because your downloading lots of info and installing apps. Just be patient and trust the process. After 5-days of solid use, here’s my thoughts. 1) The Pixel phone *feels* closest to an iPhone in terms of environment and smoothness. Like the iPhone, the Pixel’s internal components were created specifically for this device and software ecosystem. This is opposed to Samsung using an admittedly more powerful third-party processor and allowing it work in a system that it may not be 100% optimized for. The Pixel Pro is so smooth, so fluid. There’s no lag in normal tasks and the apps and OS *feel* so well optimized. 2) One area that the Pixel Pro doesn’t shine is gaming. Simple games with simple graphics requirements are handled fine (puzzle games), but once you step into more complicated, GPU intensive games, you start to see the Pixel’s lack of muscle come through. Stutters, pixelations, etc. become more apparent during intense gaming, and the device starts to get uncomfortably warm. My S25 handled these games much better. 3) Google LOADS up the Pixel 11 Pro with AI smarts. I didn’t even have a chance to test everything yet, and I admit that some I still don’t understand. But there are a few that I was really impressed with. First, the Pixel 11 Pro combined with my Google Fi phone service used AI for voice call quality improvements. This setting was found in the Fi app, and it noticeably increased the call quality on my end. It smooths out the voice transmission and eliminates breakups and cut-outs. 4) The Magic Capture picture setting was also one of my favorites. Flipping over to this camera setting, the device will essentially take a short video of the object, use AI to pinpoint the best frames, then use those as your final pictures. This is especially great for capturing pictures of squirely kids, action shots, and in my case, crazy dogs. Pointing the device at my dog, Jack, it was able to come up with several shots that a regular shooter would likely have missed. If you have dogs, you probably have lots of pictures you delete because the pup turned their head, closed their eyes or got up and left you hanging. If this is you, Magic Capture will blow your mind. 5) Other camera tidbits: The Night Sight setting works really well for outdoor nighttime shots, but I felt it was ‘off’ when capturing nighttime selfies. Something about the skin tone felt funny to me. Personal preference, I’m sure. Also, the 120x is AI-enhanced, so your results may vary. I only used it a few times and it showed clear shots where the S25 couldn’t. 6) Built into the Pixel 11 Pro is Google’s Proactive Assistance settings, which reads your entire screen and eventually begins suggesting things based on what it sees. Those who want the bleeding-edge AI experience will love this! Texting with a friend about your dogs? Google will pop up some nearby dog park suggestions for you inside your chat. Planning a trip? Google will ask about flights. Nifty. But, there will be those that will find these suggestions annoying and, at times, a little intrusive. And not everyone is cool with sharing everything on their device with an AI. Thankfully, you can turn off the service if you don’t want. I found the suggestions annoying 75% of the time, so I turned mine off after a few days of use. 7) Battery life: This wasn’t something heavily mentioned by online reviews or by Google itself, so I was curious how it’d handle my case. I use a health tracking software that uses heavy calculations every 5 minutes. This system typically drains about 10% of my daily battery in my S25. Interestingly, that percentage feel to an average 8% per day using the Pixel 11 Pro. That could be due to the difference in battery sizes or other factors, but either way, the Pixel 11 Pro got me through 18-hour days with about 20% battery leftover…all while purposely using the phone more heavily than normal due to my evaluation of the AI features. So, my take on the battery life: Not groundbreaking, but certainly enough to get you through the day! I charge at night, so I didn’t take full advantage of the higher-wattage charging. Overall, I feel like this is a good phone for those seeking a device with AI ‘everything’, bleeding-edge software, and a solid camera system. On a more personal note: I appreciate that Google continues to push for sustainability when building their devices, claiming that the lithium and magnets used in the phone are 100% recycled. So, who is this phone NOT for? I’d steer clear if you’re a heavy mobile gamer that plays graphically intense games or someone who prefers more simple phone experiences. There’s a lot happening in the Pixel 11 Pro, and if you’re not interested in those AI or camera features, there are other devices that might fit the bill. Other than that, I feel like this is a really solid device that Google should be proud of.