Google Pixel 11 Pro
New sheriff in town
The Pixel 11 Pro is Google's smaller flagship, but you wouldn't know it from the specs. The new model has an upgraded camera system, a new Tensor G6 processor, and a quantum-safe Titan M3 security coprocessor.
Pros
- Base model finally starts with 256GB
- HiLight adds a glow dot to your Pixel
- Google's 7-year software update guarantee
- Dependable cameras, hardware, magnetic Qi2.2, and IP68 rating
- Upgraded Google Tensor G6 chip
Cons
- Price increased by $100
- Base 256GB model comes with lower 12GB RAM
- Smaller battery
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Old and reliable
The Google Pixel 10 Pro might be turning a year old, but it's cheaper than the Pixel 11 Pro and will still be supported by software upgrades for years to come. Plus, it actually sports an ever-so-slightly bigger battery than the Pixel 11 Pro.
Pros
- Retails for $100 cheaper and frequently discounted for a lot lesser
- 7 years of OS and security updates
- Fantastic cameras and solid hardware all around, with magnetic Qi2.2
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Bigger 4,870mAh battery
Cons
- Base model starts with 128GB
- Low PWM rate
- Doesn't keep up with Qualcomm flagships
We've lived with the Google Pixel 10 Pro for a year, but it's time to turn the page to the Pixel 11 Pro. Google's newest compact flagship is here, once again cramming top-tier specs into a smaller 6.3-inch form factor. With so much uncertainty surrounding the smartphone landscape in 2026, you're probably wondering whether the Pixel 11 Pro is actually a better value than the Pixel 10 Pro — and it's complicated.
For starters, the Pixel 11 Pro costs more than the Pixel 10 Pro. In some ways, the Pixel 10 Pro actually beats the Pixel 11 Pro's hardware. That said, the Pixel 11 Pro does make a compelling case for being your next smartphone, despite the $1,099 price point. Here's how the newest Pixel Pro phone compares to the one it replaces.
Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 10 Pro: A familiar face
The Google Pixel 11 Pro shares the same general design with the Pixel 10 Pro, but there are key differences. Most notably, the Pixel 11 Pro's camera bump is 40% smaller. This is a tweak that doesn't show up in the spec sheet, but it will make the Pixel 11 Pro feel much slimmer. It'll also mean the phone won't rock or wobble on a flat surface, especially with a case installed. The design is slimmer overall, with a 7.6mm thickness and a lighter weight of 204 grams.
The other major camera bump change is called HiLight — previously rumored as Pixel Glow. It turns your Pixel 11 Pro camera flash into a colorful glowing light, and it can show when Gemini is active or when someone you know is calling. It's limited in the early stages, but there could be some potential here. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro has the thicker camera bar, and it doesn't glow.
Both phones also share the same 6.3-inch 120Hz Super Actua OLED display, except for the Pixel 11 Pro's extra 300 nits of peak brightness. The two phones have IP68 water and dust resistance, but the Pixel 11 Pro adds an anti-glare coating atop Gorilla Glass Victus 2. All told, it's a great year for Pixel design. The new Canyon, Olive, Fog, and Obsidian colorways are sure to stand out.
Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 10 Pro: Hardware and specs
The new Tensor G6 chip powers the Pixel 11 Pro, but the changes run deeper than that. The base Pixel 11 Pro comes with only 12GB of RAM, whereas all Pixel 10 Pro models shipped with 16GB. That's tips the scales slightly in favor of the older model, but the newer Pixel has the latest Titan M3 security coprocessor. This makes the Pixel 11 Pro quantum-safe, according to Google.
The two phones support the latest connectivity standards, including Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Remember that each phone will be eSIM-only in the U.S. In the rest of the world, you'll get an eSIM and a physical SIM slot.
Category |
Google Pixel 11 Pro |
Google Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
OS |
Android 17, 7-year update promise |
Android 16, 7-year update promise |
Storage options |
256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
RAM |
12GB or 16GB |
16GB |
Display |
6.3-inch 120Hz Super Actua OLED |
6.3-inch 120Hz Super Actua OLED, 3,300 nits |
Processor |
Google Tensor G6 |
Google Tensor G5 |
Battery and charging |
4,850mAh, 45W wired, 25W Qi2.2 Pixelsnap wireless |
4,870mAh, 30W wired, 15W Qi2 Pixelsnap wireless |
Cameras |
50MP main, 48MP 123-degree ultrawide, 48MP 5x telephoto, 42MP selfie |
50MP main, 48MP 123-degree ultrawide with macro focus, 48MP 5x telephoto, 42MP 103-degree Dual PD AF selfie |
Connectivity |
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v6, NFC, Dual-band GPS, 5G mmWave (NA only), 5G Sub-6, LTE, Thread |
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v6, NFC, Dual-band GPS, 5G mmWave (NA only), 5G Sub-6, LTE |
Colors |
Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian |
Moonstone, Obsidian, Jade, Porcelain |
Dimensions |
152.4 x 71.1 x 7.6mm |
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm |
Weight |
204g |
207g |
The Pixel 11 Pro swaps the main and telephoto sensors on the Pixel 10 Pro for more capable units. They're larger, and paired with a new image-signal processing pipeline in the Tensor G6 chip, they can shoot faster. In fact, the Night Sight mode on the Pixel 11 Pro is 4.5 times faster.
While the 11 Pro finally starts at 256GB instead of 128GB on the base model like the 10 Pro, it's also $100 more expensive at its $1,099 starting price.
To make the Pixel 11 Pro thinner, Google cut some battery. The Pixel 11 Pro has a 4,850mAh capacity, and it's only marginally smaller than the Pixel 10 Pro's 4,850mAh battery. That said, the newer Pixel 11 Pro does charge faster, supporting Qi2.2 25W speeds.
Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 10 Pro: Software and AI features
Google promises seven years of OS and security updates on both phones, and Pixels are always first in line for the latest updates. Pixel users also enjoy monthly feature drops, keeping them fresh.
The Pixel 10 Pro runs Android 16 out of the box, but the Pixel 10 series has already started to receive the Android 17 over-the-air update. This means that the software on the Pixel 10 Pro and 11 Pro is identical, outside of the new exclusives. Owners of both will get to enjoy the best features of Android 17 like Bubbles, custom widgets, Rambler, an improved new UI, lots of Gemini goodies, and more!
Naturally, the 11 Pro will also retain all of the Pixel 10 Pro's AI features while gaining some exclusive capabilities. Aside from Gemini Intelligence, the Pixel 11 Pro camera also gets Magic Capture and Camera Looks as new AI features.
Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 10 Pro: Which should you buy?
We've waited a while for the Google Pixel 11 Pro, but does it live up to the hype? It's a mixed bag, like many 2026 smartphone releases. There's a lot to like, such as the new design, upgraded chip, and fresh cameras. That said, the higher price, limited base memory, and smaller battery represent questionable choices. The Pixel 11 Pro is attractive with pre-order promotions, but at full price, you may want to score a discount on the Pixel 10 Pro.
Google Pixel 11 Pro
Still the best compact Pixel
Despite the mix of upgrades and downgrades, the Pixel 11 Pro remains the best small Pixel you can buy. With a compact 6.3-inch form factor and flagship-caliber specs, it just might be worth the new $1,099 retail price.
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Old and reliable
If you like big batteries and lots of RAM, the Google Pixel 10 Pro might actually be better than the Pixel 11 Pro. The price is only going to drop, so budget buyers can pick up this model to save — and still get six more years of Android OS upgrades.
