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Google Pixel 11 Pro Review

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September 14, 2026 • 03:11 PM

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Intros & Specs

Compact flagship phones are becoming increasingly rare - even more so if you want a smaller device yet still want to avoid big compromises in the camera department. Here's where the Pixel 11 Pro hits the sweet spot.

The 6.3-inch display makes Google's latest Pro model relatively compact by today's standards, but it's packed with almost all of the hardware of its larger Pixel 11 Pro XL counterpart.

The Pixel 11 Pro sits squarely in Google's sweet spot. It has a compact footprint like the normal Pixel 11, but doesn't sacrifice the camera department like its counterpart does. The other end of the range is the larger Pro XL.

So if you're looking for the true Google flagship experience but don't want the bulk, the Pixel 11 Pro is the way to go.

We think the most noteworthy change this year is under the hood. The Pixel 11 Pro runs on Google's new Tensor G6 chipset, which promises better performance and efficiency. We've tested both themselves to get an idea of just how noticeable the leaps are this year.

Google Pixel 11 Pro specs at a glance

Google Pixel 11 Pro specs at a glance

Body: 152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4mm, 204g; glass front and back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame; IP68 dust and water resistance (up to 1.5m depth for 30 minutes).
Display: 6.30-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, up to 2,400 nits (HBM), 3,600 nits (peak), 1280 x 2856px resolution, 20.08:9 aspect ratio, 497ppi.
Chipset: Google Tensor G6 (3nm).
Memory: 256GB/12GB RAM, 512GB/16GB RAM, 1TB/16GB RAM; UFS 4.x.
OS/Software: Android 17, with up to 7 major OS updates.
Rear cameras: 50MP wide (f/1.7, 25mm, 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multidirectional PDAF, OIS); 48MP telephoto (f/2.8, 106mm, 1/1.95", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom); 48MP ultrawide (f/1.7, 123°, 1/2.51", Dual Pixel PDAF).
Front camera: 42MP (f/2.2, 103° ultrawide, PDAF).
Video capture: Rear camera supports 8K at 24/30fps, 4K at 24/30/60fps, and 1080p at 24/30/60/120/240fps, with gyro-EIS, OIS and 10-bit HDR. Front camera supports 4K at 30/60fps and 1080p at 30/60fps.
Battery: 4,850mAh; 30W wired charging, PD 3.0, PPS, up to 55% in 30 minutes; 25W magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2, reverse wired charging and bypass charging.
Connectivity: 5G, eSIM, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with aptX HD, NFC.
Miscellaneous: Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint reader, stereo speakers, Ultra Wideband (UWB), SOS Satellite messaging.

Display

One of the few areas where Google hasn't really made a big change is the display. The Pixel 11 Pro sticks with a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED panel at 120Hz, similar to the Pixel 10 Pro.

One caveat is that Google touts the new panel as being brighter than its predecessor. That's actually kind of impressive, considering it wasn't that bad to begin with.

We'll see if it lives up to the hype when we test it in the field, especially outside.

Camera

On the surface, it doesn't look like the new Pixel 11 Pro's camera hardware has seen a lot of changes. But take a closer look and you can spot some genuine upgrades.

The 48MP telephoto camera has moved to a significantly larger sensor, as does the 48MP ultrawide, now sporting a slightly larger sensor.

Technically, both of these changes should improve image quality, particularly in challenging lighting conditions. Of course, specifications are just part of the story. We’ll have to run our usual set of tests to see if these hardware changes actually result in better photos on the ground.

Battery and charging

Curiously, battery capacity for this generation is actually smaller, albeit by such a little that it wouldn’t even be worth mentioning. The Pixel 11 Pro’s 4,850mAh battery is 20mAh smaller than the predecesor’s.

But wireless charging, in contrast, is greatly enhanced.

The phone now supports a 25W magnetic wireless charge through Qi2.2, a massive upgrade over the old 15W design. That’s a really impressive boost.

Wired charging, in contrast, is a molasses wash. Google has once again limited the phone to 30W, which is kind of a bummer for a flagship phone in 2026. Fast charging has become konwn territory for the high-end market, so seeing Google still at 30W is a bit disappointing.

Unboxing the Google Pixel 11 Pro

The Pixel 11 Pro comes in Google's same faintly opinionated, minimal packaging. Inside the box are the smartphone, all of the usual documentation, and a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and data transfer.

And that's about it.

As with most current flagship smartphones, the device does not come with a charger. If your existing USB-C power adapter is not compatible with the phone, you will need to buy a compatible one.