Google Pixel 11 Review: A Phone Upgrade with a Few Noteworthy Tweaks

The Google Pixel 11 is an excellent Android phone that will satisfy most potential buyers, even if it is $100 more expensive than last year’s model.

Last year’s Pixel 10 was a genuinely exciting step forward for the base model, with improved performance and a third camera lens for telephoto shooting. However, the Pixel 11 is more of a tentative, meandering shuffle, particularly from a hardware standpoint.

The Pixel 11 boasts an updated Tensor G6 processor, more base storage, an improved main camera sensor, and a few other tweaks. Additionally, the phone is available in four colors, including a show-stopping hibiscus shade.

One of the key features of the Pixel 11 is its camera system, which still beats the base iPhone and other comparable Android phones. The three-camera setup includes a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera, a 5x, 10.8-megapixel telephoto camera, and a 48-megapixel main sensor.

The Pixel 11 also features a few notable software features, including Camera Looks and Magic Capture. Camera Looks allows users to edit and set a default filter for the camera, while Magic Capture records a short video and multiple photos with edits automatically applied.

Another AI-powered software trick on board the Pixel series this year is Rambler, a tool trying to bring natural language processing to anywhere you input text on your phone. When you activate Rambler and start talking, it’ll insert your text just like any other voice-to-text service.

Overall, the Pixel 11 is an excellent Android phone that will satisfy most potential buyers, even if it is $100 more expensive than last year’s model. However, it may not be the best choice for those who are looking for a major upgrade from last year’s model.