Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Better Camera, Higher Price, Less RAM

The Google Pixel 11 Pro is now out in reviews, and the picture is mixed: strong camera gains paired with a higher price and less starting RAM than last year. The Google Pixel 11 Pro starts at $1,069 in the United States, and early reviews are split on whether the upgrades justify the jump.

What's new in the camera
Reviewers point to real gains in camera hardware over the Pixel 10 Pro, with Google's new Magic Capture feature singled out as one of the strongest computational photography tools on any phone tested so far. Low-light detail and portrait accuracy both come up as highlights in early write-ups.

Display and build
The Pixel 11 Pro keeps a 6.3-inch screen, a size Google has held onto for its smaller Pro model, and pairs it with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for scratch and drop protection. It still packs nearly the same hardware as the larger Pixel 11 Pro XL in a more compact body.

Chipset and memory
Google's Tensor G6 chipset powers the new Pro line, running Android 17 out of the box. The entry-level Pixel 11 Pro starts with 12GB of RAM, which is 4GB less than the base configuration on last year's Pixel 10 Pro, a change some reviewers flag as an odd cut for a flagship at this price.

Battery life
A 4,850mAh battery sits inside the Pixel 11 Pro, in line with recent Pixel generations rather than a major jump. Reviewers note it gets through a full day of typical use but isn't a standout next to rivals with larger cells.

Price versus last year
At $1,069, the Pixel 11 Pro carries a price increase of more than $100 over its predecessor, which several reviewers call the model's biggest sticking point given the RAM reduction. It puts the Pixel 11 Pro closer in cost to premium rivals it previously undercut.

How it compares to the Pro XL
Google built the Pixel 11 Pro to share nearly all of its larger sibling's hardware in a smaller 6.3-inch body, which is part of why reviewers keep recommending it over the Pixel 11 Pro XL for anyone who prefers a more compact phone. The two share the same Tensor G6 chipset and camera sensors, with the main difference coming down to screen size and battery capacity.

Who it's for
Reviewers generally agree the Pixel 11 Pro is the strongest all-around choice in Google's current lineup for anyone who wants flagship camera performance without carrying the larger Pro XL. The higher price and reduced base RAM are the main trade-offs weighed against that camera performance.

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