Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Faster Chip, Brighter Screen, Higher Price

The Google Pixel 11 Pro launched on August 20 at $1,099, a $100 jump over its predecessor, and early reviews are settling on the same conclusion: it's a solid, familiar update rather than a dramatic leap forward for Google's flagship line.

Display and design
The Pixel 11 Pro has a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, brighter than the previous generation according to reviewers, though the overall design carries over familiar Pixel styling, including the camera bar across the back of the phone.

Google's G6 chip
Inside is Google's new G6 chip, built on a 2nm process, paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of base storage. Reviewers note the chip brings a real speed increase over last year's model, particularly in sustained performance during longer sessions.

A new modem
Google paired the G6 with a new modem aimed at fixing the connectivity issues that have dogged past Pixel phones, an upgrade several reviewers flagged as one of the more meaningful changes this generation, especially for people who travel or live in areas with weaker signal.

Camera system
The rear camera setup uses a 50MP main sensor alongside two 48MP sensors, with a 42MP front camera for selfies. Reviewers found the telephoto reaches further than before, giving the Pixel 11 Pro more flexibility at a distance without switching to a dedicated zoom lens.

Battery and charging
A 4,850mAh battery with fast charging rounds out the hardware, running Android 17 out of the box with Google's usual promise of several years of software updates.

Starting price context
At $1,099 for the base 256GB configuration, the Pixel 11 Pro now sits closer to rival flagships from Samsung and Apple than earlier Pixel Pro models did, narrowing what had been one of the line's clearer price advantages over the past several generations.

The verdict
TechRadar's review sums up the Pixel 11 Pro as "more of the same, and that's okay," while other outlets describe it as small tweaks and familiar tricks wrapped in a bigger price tag, per TechRadar's review. The consensus is that it's a dependable upgrade for existing Pixel owners rather than a reason for rivals' customers to switch.

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