Google Pixel 11 Pro XL review: Great cameras, quirky chip, but I’m hooked on the experience
I spent over a week with the Pixel 11 Pro XL. The telephoto camera won me over completely. The Tensor G6's benchmark scores did not.
Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro XL, a smartphone that showcases AI and camera innovation amid a chaotic industry landscape. The phone boasts a brighter display, a more efficient chip, an upgraded telephoto camera, and seven years of software updates. However, the addition of memory at a $100 price increase is what really justifies it.
One of the standout features is the design, which is unmistakably Google, with a horizontal camera visor that is larger than the Pixel 10 Pro XL's. The design also includes edge-to-edge glass, a metal accent that's been removed, and a fingerprint-prone back panel. The screen is also made of Victus 2 glass, which offers scratch resistance.
The phone has an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, which allows it to be submerged up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. However, it falls short of Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max, which can be submerged up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.
The display is bright, gorgeous, and smooth, but Google makes some compromises. The phone is not compact, with a size that makes it difficult for users with smaller hands to reach the top corners of the screen. However, the vibration engine is strong, and the phone's heft announces itself right away.
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