Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL review: A sprinkling of interesting features can't make up for offering little else
Google Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL are not bad phones by any means, but they are disappointing devices — especially compared to what rival flagships have to offer.
The Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL are the latest premium smartphones from Google, set to replace the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL. Priced at $1,099, $1,279 and $1,849 respectively, these phones boast a 6.3-inch or 6.8-inch Super Actua (OLED) display with peak brightness of 2,877 nits, making them the brightest phones tested.
They also feature a Tensor G6 chipset, 12GB or 16GB of RAM, and storage options ranging from 256GB to 1TB. Both phones come with a 42MP front camera and rear cameras including a 50MP main sensor, 48MP ultrawide sensor, and a 5x telephoto lens. The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL offer AI-enhanced 120x zoom, which Google claims outperforms Samsung's 100x zoom capabilities.
Despite these improvements, the phones fail to offer significant upgrades over their predecessors, continuing the pattern of weak performance, unimpressive battery life, and reduced RAM on more affordable models.
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