96
Android PoliceT3★ Editors' ChoiceSep 3, 2026
“Google’s back to its old self with the Pixel 11 Pro, and provided you ignore all the surrounding fluff, you’ll get yourself a superb smartphone.”
By Andy Boxall · Rated 9/10Full review
Phone
Pixel 11 Pro
Google · From $1,099
Release date Aug 20, 2026
78
Recommended
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
14 with a published score, 4 scored from text · How it works
Latest review Sep 18, 2026
5 Rave9 Positive2 Favorable2 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics call the Pixel 11 Pro a refined but small update to the Pixel 10 Pro. Reviewers praise its compact build, bright display, strong cameras and new software such as Magic Capture and Rambler voice typing. Most also fault the $100 higher US starting price, less RAM on the base model, weak gaming performance, middling battery life and the HiLight notification light, so Tom's Guide and Android Central suggest the Pixel 10 Pro may be the better buy.
What critics loved
- Compact, well-built design in a rare 6.3-inch size
- Very bright display
- Strong cameras, with Magic Capture and faster Night Sight
- Rambler voice typing and other useful Gemini features
Common gripes
- Starting price up $100 in the US now that the 128GB model is gone
- Base model drops to 12GB of RAM
- Weak GPU and gaming performance from Tensor G6
- Battery life only average
- HiLight notification light feels like a gimmick
Critic Scorecard
18 reviewsSort:
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93
EngadgetT1Aug 19, 2026
“It looks and feels great, takes great pictures in all kinds of lighting conditions and offers plenty of useful tools.”
By Cherlynn Low · Rated 9/10Full review
89
Evening StandardT3Aug 27, 2026
“All this adds up to a powerful, fast, deeply attractive smartphone that does everything well and some things, like effortless photography, better than most rivals.”
Reviewer tested the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL together; no score published.
By David Phelan · Unrated, scored from textFull review
87
Popular MechanicsT3Aug 19, 2026
“Its instantly recognizable design, phenomenal camera, and strong all-around performance help it stay in the lead of the Android race.”
By Stefan Vazharov · Unrated, scored from textFull review
86
The GuardianT2Sep 10, 2026
“With just shy of two days battery life, a decent chip and quality software, the Pixel 11 Pro is a great pocketable phone.”
By Samuel Gibbs · Unrated, scored from textFull review
84
MashableT2Sep 5, 2026
“It's just a rock-solid Android phone with a really great photography suite.”
Mashable Southeast Asia edition. The page's score box renders '42' and its JSON-LD gives 21 with bestRating 5; both correspond to 4.2/5.
By Alex Perry · Rated 4.2/5Full review
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81
The VergeT1Aug 19, 2026
“But if you’re looking for a phone with the best voice-to-text on the market, great cameras with good built-in style, and solid hardware, the Pixel 11 Pro delivers.”
By David Imel · Rated 8/10Full review
81
CNETT1Aug 19, 2026
“It all adds up to the Pixel 11 Pro being one of the most refined phones Google has ever made.”
By Andrew Lanxon · Rated 8/10Full review
81
T3T3Aug 19, 2026
“For me, however, it's just the majority of everything else about the Pixel 11 Pro that's so on point – and proves that Google's decade-long venture in the Android hardware space still proves its worth.”
By Mike Lowe · Rated 4/5Full review
80
TechRadarT2Sep 3, 2026
“Overall, the Pixel 11 Pro is a solid phone that doesn't move the Pixel line too far forward.”
By Jason Cipriani · Rated 4/5Full review
79
PCMagT2Aug 19, 2026
“The Google Pixel 11 Pro is a highly pocketable Android phone that shines with its brilliantly bright screen, standout camera features, and forward-thinking AI, making it a compelling flagship despite its higher price and modest chip speed.”
By Kimberly Gedeon · Rated 4/5Full review
77
GSMArenaT3Sep 6, 2026
“Ultimately, the Pixel 11 Pro is the best version yet of Google's compact flagship formula, but it isn't the best compact flagship on hardware or value alone.”
GSMArena publishes no score; bylined GSMArena Team. Score estimated from the verdict page.
Staff review · Unrated, scored from textFull review
75
WiredT1Aug 19, 2026
“All in all, the Pixel 11 Pro models are yet another strong entry that deliver the camera prowess expected of a Pixel and the software smarts.”
Joint review of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL with one score for both.
By Julian Chokkattu · Rated 7/10Full review
75
GizmodoT2Aug 19, 2026
“As a whole, the phones check off almost every box you’d want in a flagship except performance, especially if you’re buying into the AI-centric future where Gemini is able to do more for you.”
Joint review of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL with one score for both.
By Raymond Wong · Rated 3.5/5Full review
73
Trusted ReviewsT2Aug 19, 2026
“The Pixel 11 Pro is a mixed bag, but still a strong Android phone for those who want a smaller device.”
By Max Parker · Rated 4/5Full review
72
Tech AdvisorT3Sep 18, 2026
“But at the same time, the everyday experience is badly hamstrung, while the headline new HiLight feature is a waste of space.”
By Anyron Copeman · Rated 3.5/5Full review
53
Tom's GuideT2Aug 19, 2026
“The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL are not bad phones by any means, but there's a lot to be desired about the kind of upgrades Google has added to its latest flagships.”
Joint review of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL with one score for both.
By Tom Pritchard · Rated 3/5Full review
53
Android CentralT2Aug 19, 2026
“Aside from this one amazing feature, however, the cost of these Pixels far outweighs the benefits.”
Joint review of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL with one score for both.
By Nicholas Sutrich · Rated 3/5Full review
72
Tech AdvisorT3Sep 18, 2026
“But at the same time, the everyday experience is badly hamstrung, while the headline new HiLight feature is a waste of space.”
By Anyron Copeman · Rated 3.5/5Full review
86
The GuardianT2Sep 10, 2026
“With just shy of two days battery life, a decent chip and quality software, the Pixel 11 Pro is a great pocketable phone.”
By Samuel Gibbs · Unrated, scored from textFull review
77
GSMArenaT3Sep 6, 2026
“Ultimately, the Pixel 11 Pro is the best version yet of Google's compact flagship formula, but it isn't the best compact flagship on hardware or value alone.”
GSMArena publishes no score; bylined GSMArena Team. Score estimated from the verdict page.
Staff review · Unrated, scored from textFull review
84
MashableT2Sep 5, 2026
“It's just a rock-solid Android phone with a really great photography suite.”
Mashable Southeast Asia edition. The page's score box renders '42' and its JSON-LD gives 21 with bestRating 5; both correspond to 4.2/5.
By Alex Perry · Rated 4.2/5Full review
96
Android PoliceT3★ Editors' ChoiceSep 3, 2026
“Google’s back to its old self with the Pixel 11 Pro, and provided you ignore all the surrounding fluff, you’ll get yourself a superb smartphone.”
By Andy Boxall · Rated 9/10Full review
80
TechRadarT2Sep 3, 2026
“Overall, the Pixel 11 Pro is a solid phone that doesn't move the Pixel line too far forward.”
By Jason Cipriani · Rated 4/5Full review
Show 12 more reviews ▾Show fewer ▴
89
Evening StandardT3Aug 27, 2026
“All this adds up to a powerful, fast, deeply attractive smartphone that does everything well and some things, like effortless photography, better than most rivals.”
Reviewer tested the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL together; no score published.
By David Phelan · Unrated, scored from textFull review
93
EngadgetT1Aug 19, 2026
“It looks and feels great, takes great pictures in all kinds of lighting conditions and offers plenty of useful tools.”
By Cherlynn Low · Rated 9/10Full review
87
Popular MechanicsT3Aug 19, 2026
“Its instantly recognizable design, phenomenal camera, and strong all-around performance help it stay in the lead of the Android race.”
By Stefan Vazharov · Unrated, scored from textFull review
81
The VergeT1Aug 19, 2026
“But if you’re looking for a phone with the best voice-to-text on the market, great cameras with good built-in style, and solid hardware, the Pixel 11 Pro delivers.”
By David Imel · Rated 8/10Full review
81
CNETT1Aug 19, 2026
“It all adds up to the Pixel 11 Pro being one of the most refined phones Google has ever made.”
By Andrew Lanxon · Rated 8/10Full review
81
T3T3Aug 19, 2026
“For me, however, it's just the majority of everything else about the Pixel 11 Pro that's so on point – and proves that Google's decade-long venture in the Android hardware space still proves its worth.”
By Mike Lowe · Rated 4/5Full review
79
PCMagT2Aug 19, 2026
“The Google Pixel 11 Pro is a highly pocketable Android phone that shines with its brilliantly bright screen, standout camera features, and forward-thinking AI, making it a compelling flagship despite its higher price and modest chip speed.”
By Kimberly Gedeon · Rated 4/5Full review
75
WiredT1Aug 19, 2026
“All in all, the Pixel 11 Pro models are yet another strong entry that deliver the camera prowess expected of a Pixel and the software smarts.”
Joint review of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL with one score for both.
By Julian Chokkattu · Rated 7/10Full review
75
GizmodoT2Aug 19, 2026
“As a whole, the phones check off almost every box you’d want in a flagship except performance, especially if you’re buying into the AI-centric future where Gemini is able to do more for you.”
Joint review of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL with one score for both.
By Raymond Wong · Rated 3.5/5Full review
73
Trusted ReviewsT2Aug 19, 2026
“The Pixel 11 Pro is a mixed bag, but still a strong Android phone for those who want a smaller device.”
By Max Parker · Rated 4/5Full review
53
Tom's GuideT2Aug 19, 2026
“The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL are not bad phones by any means, but there's a lot to be desired about the kind of upgrades Google has added to its latest flagships.”
Joint review of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL with one score for both.
By Tom Pritchard · Rated 3/5Full review
53
Android CentralT2Aug 19, 2026
“Aside from this one amazing feature, however, the cost of these Pixels far outweighs the benefits.”
Joint review of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL with one score for both.
By Nicholas Sutrich · Rated 3/5Full review
Quick Facts
- Display
- 6.3-inch LTPO OLED, 1280 x 2856, 1-120Hz, up to 3600 nits peak
- Chip
- Google Tensor G6
- Rear cameras
- 50MP wide + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 5x telephoto
- Front camera
- 42MP with autofocus
- Battery
- 4,850 mAh; 30W wired, 25W Pixelsnap (Qi2.2) wireless
- Weight
- 204 g (7.2 oz)
- Memory
- 12GB RAM (256GB) or 16GB RAM (512GB and 1TB)
- Water resistance
- IP68
- Storage/Price
- $1,099 (256GB), $1,219 (512GB), $1,449 (1TB)