The Google Pixel 11 series is here, and the gap between standard and Pro is wider than ever
Expect the Tensor G6, some nifty camera tricks, and Gemini Intelligence. But Pro devices are getting plenty more features.
Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 series, which includes the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL. The announcement took place at Google's Made by Google event in New York City on August 12. The Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro start at $899 and $1,099 respectively, while the Pixel 11 Pro XL begins at $1,299. The base storage capacity for the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro is 256GB, which is an increase from last year's 128GB.
However, the price increase coincides with the RAM crisis, as the cheapest Pixel 11 Pro XL sees a $100 price hike compared to the base Pixel 10 Pro XL, but lacks additional RAM or storage. Preorders for the new phones begin today, with general availability on August 20. The Pixel 11 series will be available in North America, Europe, Australia, Japan, and Taiwan.
The Pixel 11 series boasts several notable improvements over its predecessor, including the main camera's 48MP sensor, upgraded to a 1/1.56-inch size. The standard Pixel 11 retains the same camera setup as the Pixel 10, featuring a 13MP ultrawide camera and 10.8MP 5x telephoto camera. However, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL receive upgrades: the main camera sensor size and aperture remain identical to last year's models, but the 5x telephoto camera has a larger sensor at 1/1.95-inch.
This upgrade results in 30% better light sensitivity in the telephoto camera, improving low-light zoomed photos. Google also introduces Camera Looks, allowing users to choose and customize their photo profiles, including options like Original, Natural, Shadows, and Vanilla. The Pixel 11 series will also feature Magic Capture, an automatic HDR+ photo capture mode with five selections and the ability to manually capture a photo.
Creator Suite offers additional camera features, such as Refine with Storyboard, Project Folders, and a Teleprompter. The Pixel 11 Pro phones also include a Pro Stable Video mode for smoother video stabilization. Unfortunately, Instant Night Sight is not available on the standard Pixel 11.
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