{
  "id": 1245599,
  "title": "Have a Pixel 10 Pro? Here are 6 reasons you shouldn’t upgrade to the Pixel 11 Pro",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/have-a-pixel-10-pro-here-are-6-reasons-you-shouldnt-upgrade-to-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-16T09:30:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-pro-vs-pixel-11-pro-3696445/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If you own a Pixel 10 Pro, there are six compelling reasons to refrain from upgrading to the Pixel 11 Pro. The Pixel 11 Pro's base model suffers from a RAM shortage, offering only 4GB less than the Pixel 10 Pro. Despite the Pixel 10 Pro's 16GB RAM, this downgrade can negatively impact multitasking and AI functionalities. Additionally, the Pixel 11 Pro's price has increased by $100 over its predecessor, which seems excessive given the modest RAM upgrade and increased storage capacity. Modern smartphones offer extended after-sales support, and the Pixel 10 Pro will be supported until 2031. This leaves ample time to consider purchasing the Pixel 11 Pro in the future, or even the Pixel 16 Pro. The Pixel 11 Pro boasts a few aesthetic upgrades, but these additions do not significantly outweigh the downgrade in RAM and the absence of a thermometer feature. A new notification light, or HiLight, has been introduced, but this feature could potentially downgrade other features, such as the thermometer. The Pixel 11 Pro also features an improved main camera image sensor and a larger image sensor with 30% better light sensitivity, 5x Portrait Mode, and 120x Pro Zoom for the 48MP telephoto lens. However, the Pixel 10 Pro remains a top-tier camera phone, and these upgrades are not yet proven to deliver practical performance improvements. Lastly, while the Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag are compatible with the Pixel 10 Pro, the $100 premium on the Pixel 11 Pro is arguably better spent on Google's new location tags.",
  "summary": "Don't be tempted by the Pixel 11 Pro. Google's 2025 Pixel still has plenty to give.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}