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The Google Pixel 11 Pro is not just an all new device, but an updated and refined version of the Pixel 10 Pro Restricting itself to incremental enhancements of the design and fundamental architecture that defined its previous swarm of flagship phones, Google's newest entry utilizes the Tensor G6 chip to boost efficiency, as well as its software offerings for a more sophisticated treatment now the base storage increased to 256GB from 128GB but the Ram is reduced to 12GB from 16GB. The Pixel 11 Pro is still very comfortable in hand and maintains the perfect form factor that is a breath of fresh air in a sea of oversized phablets. Both the front and rear of build it feature a durable aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus 2.The camera bar has been slightly thinned with its bevel (but still not completely removed) and thereby it still remains sufficient to make the phone stay level while on a desk when placed horizontally. The 6.3 inch Super Actua LTPO OLED is beautiful with vibrant colours, up to 3,600 nits max brightness and comes with a variable refresh rate of 1Hz to 120Hz, Google has also added an enhanced anti-scratch coating that helps to resist everyday pocket wear as well. The Pixel 11 Pro is fueled by the new Tensor G6 processor, which offers promising performances when it comes to basic everyday functions, internet browsing and multi window multitasking. App launching speed is notably fast and background activities are handled well But gamers who rely on heavy games and want to use them to their full graphical capabilities might experience heat in the device during long periods of gaming as well as dropouts in frames. The generative AI capabilities of Google seem to have even become more subtle and well incorporated in this upgrade.The phone will be running the Android 17 operating system, which is committed to major OS updates for 7 years on the same device, and accomplishes basic assistant tasks on the device without any problems.New features such as the automatically generated high-resolution still photo Looks presets and Magic Capture, the automatic extraction of high resolution still images from a casual video recording without missing anything, are indeed useful without being gimmicky. The Pixel series has always been defined by its camera capabilities and with the Pixel 11 Pro, Google is only reaffirming its success in the field of computational photography you are presented with a more powerful triple camera system of 50MP Main sensor and a 48MP ultrawide sensor and a more updated 48MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom that will have a larger sensor for sharper low light photos. Daylight exhibits rich detail, pleasing natural background blur and good colors.When shooting in low-light, its a huge advantage to have quicker processing times. In terms of digital zoom, it is the power of AI processing that allows the shots to be so useable during casual sharing while far away. The Pixel 11 Pro series HiLight is an interesting addition which makes notifications more visual and discreet. The display or sound can be replaced by a light around the camera area to signal some notifications and interactions. One of the more usefull feature is the convenience to assign different colors to your favorite contacts so that This can make it possible to know who is calling even if you dont immediately answer the phone. The integration with Gemini also provides another function the lights will change color to show if Gemini is listening, processing, or responding. HiLight however is still somewhat a limited feature. It relies on the number of notifications and applications that will use it and some people might not appreciate yet another visual notification system. It also seems to be a convenience rather than something that would substantially affect how the phone is used. There has been no significant increase in battery life or charging.Another area of mixed feelings is battery performance Out of the 4,850 mAh battery, the device seems to offer decent all day battery life for average users, though the battery may run out by late evening overall endurance is about the same as the last generation, though slightly more efficient processor. Charging using wired limits the charging speed to 30W, and also includes faster Qi2 magnetic wireless charging of 25W which is ok. The Google Pixel 11 Pro doesn't flip its rulebook, just that it does a little touch up job on pretty much all the bits of the rule book for a company that has a history of solid and stylish devices, the Pixel 11 Pro is a well rounded Android flagship device that appeals to those who prioritize a nearly unreachable level of excellence in photography, software support, and AI features.
ninjabreadgirl Posted
Google Pixel 11 Pro Olive Upon first glance I noticed that the olive color and gold trim gives this phone a polished and elegant look. I initially chose a matte olive case for this phone, however I think I will soon get a clear case just to show off it's beauty! Complimenting this look is the new glass raised camera bar that is placed horizontally across the back of the phone. Pixel Pro 11 displays feature a new coating thats twice as scratch resistant as the Pixel Pro 10. At 6.01 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches, weighing 7.20 ounces, the his phone fits comfortably in my hand and my small crossbody handbag. With Gemini Ai built in, this phone works great with the Google ecosystem. Other new features include: Tensor G6 Chip- delivers 50% more power for Ai tasks. Vapor chamber cooling which keeps the phone cool while multitasking and gaming. Titan M3 Security- protects your private data/offers defense against quantum computing threats. Longer battery life- provides over 30 hours of power on a single charge. Pixelsnap Magnetic Compatibility- offers secure alignment for faster wireless charging. Camera upgrades: 50MP Main Sensor- captures sharper details with better low light sensitivity. 120x Pro Zoom- uses Gemini Ai to pull distant objects into sharp focus Instant Night Sight-Processes and snaps bright low light photos instantly. Magic Capture- helps capture action moments and pull high quality still images from video. Rambler- A natural voice to text transcription feature that transfers exactly what I'm saying on to the screen. HiLight- notification indicator that lets you know when a certain contact is calling or when Gemini Ai is being used. I must mention that like the Pixel 10 Pro, the Pixel 11 Pro is an eSim only smartphone. With the absence of the sim tray, 4 stars. For the pure Android experience, Would recommend.
Miguel Posted
At first I was skeptical about buying this phone, it looked similar to the previous model (10), had similar specs, and looked like there was no reason to upgrade. Coming from a Pixel 9a however, the difference is night and day, sub hourly charges became only needing one charge throughout the day with heavy streaming. The screen isn't as impressive as I would've liked, it's still FHD+, but it gets the job done. The processor on paper does seem underpowered, but it's whole gimmick is centered around AI, the camera takes beautiful pictures, records videos at whatever resolution you set it to and looks equally as good, the zoom is phenomenal too, even better than Samsung's. However, it's all ran through AI and enhanced, you can turn it off but it is turned on by default and it gives you the original photo as well as the enhanced one. AI is so deeply integrated, it's almost like the ads they showed online, if someone's texting you trying to make plans, it checks your calendar to confirm your availability (assuming you use the calendar on the phone), supplies a writing tool that proofreads whatever you have typed and will offer suggestions to correct it. Gemini requests permission to access your phone and apps, so if you speak to it and ask if for ticket prices on Ticketmaster for example, it will request permission to access the app and will scan the events you asked for, so you can gauge if the prices are something even looking at yourself. All in all, if you use the AI assistant then it literally makes things easier on you as there's still more I've yet to uncover, but if you use it as an everyday phone or for the camera, with it without the AI enhancements, it's still very capable and fantastic, especially if you like the Pixel ecosystem.
Chucky Posted
Let's face it. The average Pixel owner is, generally, not a 'power user'- meaning their phone is not their sole source of entertainment and is, more likely, interested in some web browsing, taking pictures and having a phone with effective call screening, all in an intuitive environment, whether by voice or finger. I think this particular Pixel does all this very well. I upgraded from an 8a and I'm really appreciating the extended battery life (a solid 40% for my use, minimum) and the enhanced camera and video abilities. Voice commands are responsive (for me, at any rate) and the transition from old phone to new was seamless. Love the looks, in olive, as well as the display. There's still a lot of features I've yet to tap into, but so far, so good. As for the new HiLight function, I'm going to ASSUME that the functionality will greatly improve with future updates. Regarding playing the latest, cutting edge, phone games? Don't bother. Like I implied before, if I wanted to play a digital game, I would turn on my gaming desktop PC. It just not that type of phone. As much as I'm enjoying this phone, I can only give it 4 stars. HOWEVER, I would give any new phone no higher than 4 stars. In a normal consumer environment, memory and electronics would not be as expensive or scarce as they are today. There you have it. A very good upgrade for me, maybe not so much for others. My recommendation is entirely conditional, depending on what kind of user you are.
JUERGENH Posted
Coming from a Pixel 9 Pro. The battery is not better than my 2 year old Pixel. The battery drain from the modem I think is still a problem, but haven't had it long enough to say for certain. The performance differences are not noticeable anywhere other than processing of pictures. The camera updates are fantastic though. The improvements in quality and capability of the telephoto are very noticeable. The new camera looks are so good. They are the main reason I traded in my 9 Pro and do not disappoint. I was hoping for battery improvements but Google didn't really talk about battery in their materials so not surprised it's basically the same. And same goes for the cell radio, it wasn't revealed until after release that they had even changed modems.
Halotoyman Posted
The Google pixel 11 pro exceeds at being one of the top tier phones on the market, wow it doesn't flash and hardware specs and makes up in just pure user interface and hardware learning! The ecosystem makes everyday tasks super easy, and the camera will mind blow you!
Shepherd Posted
I love it especially for its excellent camera. The pure android system is the best value, even though it has only 12GB RAM. Might be a good 2nd phone to use together with your main phone which is typically a iPhone flagship.
ELIZABETHG Posted
Bought this phone for content I'm still trying to learn some settings. But the camera is super amazing so clear. The battery is also great long lasting. The color is so pretty.
ALEXV Posted
Highly recommend this phone! Great camera quality!
samten2001 Posted
Great display comparing to previous model. Modem is much better
Waggly Posted
I’ve been testing out the new Google Pixel 11 Pro for a little bit now, and honestly, it’s a pretty interesting mix of really cool features and things that just make you go, "Huh, okay." Starting with the outside—the design and durability—the phone is advertised to be super tough, though I haven’t had it long enough to really test that out. I'm going without a screen protector this time around just to see how the scratch resistance holds up over time, which feels a little risky, but we'll see. The build quality feels solid, really premium, and it looks nice too. They cleaned up the camera bar so the three lenses are tucked into this one smooth oval, which looks way better than having separate lenses awkwardly sticking out of the back. I got the olive color and it’s very clean, definitely a fashionable look. Plus, if you care about recycling, they used 100% recycled lithium in the battery and 100% recycled rare earth elements in the magnets, so that’s a cool bonus. I will note that the battery, while advertised at 30 hours, can be much shorter than that if you are putting it through it’s paces with 5G load, gaming and bright screen time. On the plus side, it does charge pretty fast and it has the upgraded wireless charging standard which make that faster as well. Under the hood, you've got the new Tensor G6 chip paired up with an upgraded image signal processor and a 50% more powerful TPU. That’s a lot of tech nerd jargon, but what it means day-to-day is that it takes amazing photos and videos, and everything feels snappy and fast, whether you’re just opening apps or doing heavy AI stuff. They also added some proactive digital security features to keep your data safe, which is a nice peace-of-mind thing. It does seem to struggle a bit with high end games. Not sure why. Hopefully drivers catch up to the new chips and smooth out over time. About the camera, the new Magic Capture feature is a big plus for me. You just shoot a video, and the phone automatically captures high-quality still photos at the exact same time without you doing a thing. When you're done, you get both the video and a bunch of great stills to choose from—no more trying to take a picture while recording. The 30x zoom is nice and clear, and they put in a great stabilizer feature that locks onto your subject so the frame isn't shaking all over the place when you're zoomed way in. It uses AI to enhance the photos, which seems to clean them up pretty nicely. You can also pick preset "looks" if you have a favorite color profile or contrast style you prefer, or if you just like shooting in black and white. For content creators, the new Creator Suite adds a built-in teleprompter, an audio input meter, smooth video stabilization, and it nicely drops everything into a single project folder, so you don’t lose your files. Low-light shots get a nice boost from Night Sight, too. I like that I can set the manual shutter speed all the way to like 16 seconds. It came in handy shooting the lunar eclipse this week. Got some great shots. It has a slew of general features. There’s this niche feature called HiLight. You can assign colors to your favorite contacts, and if the phone is sitting face-down on a table, a little light on the back glows their specific color when they text or call. It also gives you a little visual cue when Gemini is thinking. I played around with it and it's neat, but to be completely honest, I’m not sure I'll use it much because you don't really notice the light unless you're in a pretty dark room. It feels like a gimmick. The live translation feature is cool—I speak French, so I had it translate a YouTube interview from English to French in real time, and it did a pretty decent job. It struggles if two people talk at the exact same time, and don’t bother trying it on something fast-paced like a movie trailer, but for a single speaker, it works. Circle to Search is amazing; I use it constantly when I'm watching TV and want to look up something I see on the screen. And because we have a mixed-platform house, the fact that the sharing system fully supports AirDrop is super handy for quickly sending files over to the iPhones in the room. Then there are the Gemini AI features. Proactive Assistance is pretty wild if you turn it on, because it monitors how you use your phone and will casually pop up helpful context cards—like showing your flight status right as you're texting about your trip, or suggesting local spots and insights when you’re in a restaurant. It even builds a daily brief with your schedule and communication catch-ups. If you want to go full sci-fi, Gemini Omni lets you describe a scene and it completely generates an 8-second video from scratch. There's also Rambler, which lets you voice dictate and it cleans up your speech, fixes stutters, adds punctuation, and lets you voice-edit the tone or add emojis afterward. It works in many apps. If you love playing with AI, there is a ton to do here. I’m still a bit cautious about overusing it because of the environmental impacts of data centers, but when you want it, the power is definitely there. Overall, I think this is a fantastic flagship entry. Since I’m not a heavy gamer, those issues don’t really bother me, and I don’t run it hard enough to have a lot of trouble with battery life on most days. If you are an average user who likes to play around with AI features from time to time, I think you will really enjoy this device.