Before you spend over $1,000 on a Pixel 11 Pro, consider these 5 phones
The Pixel 11 Pro is an excellent camera phone, yet its $1,099 price also puts faster flagships, lighter phones, huge batteries, and folding screens within reach.
If you're considering spending over $1,000 on the Pixel 11 Pro, it's worth exploring other phone options that offer different strengths. The Galaxy S26, priced at $899.99, is a solid alternative with a 6.3-inch display and a lighter 167-gram body. Its Exynos 2600 variant performs well, and Samsung's One UI 8.5 offers a robust software suite. However, battery life is a trade-off at 5 hours of screen-on time and 25W charging speed.
If compactness isn't a priority, the Galaxy S26+ is the way to go. With a 6.7-inch display, a larger 4,900mAh battery, and faster 80W charging, it competes with the OnePlus 15. The OnePlus 15, also at $899.99, packs the faster Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a massive 7,300mAh battery, and faster charging. Its 6.7-inch LTPO display and 165Hz gaming performance make it a worthy contender.
While the Pixel 11 Pro excels in computational photography and compactness, the OnePlus 15 offers superior battery life, performance, and charging speed for those who game heavily or prefer extended battery life.
Apple's $1,099 iPhone 17 Pro, with a 6.3-inch display and similar specs to the base Pixel 11 Pro, appeals to those who value the A19 Pro chip's speed and Apple's camera system, which supports 4K Dolby Vision recording at 120fps. However, if you prioritize camera versatility, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is an intriguing option at $1,199.99.
This folding flip phone offers a compact pocket-friendly device and an unfolded 6.9-inch display, along with a 4.1-inch FlexWindow for quick interactions. The 4,300mAh battery is smaller than the Pixel's, and charging speed is limited to 25W, but its unique features, such as the FlexWindow and Galaxy AI, make it a compelling choice for those seeking an innovative design.
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