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Pixel 11 / Pixel 11 Pro / Pixel 11 Pro XL

I'm so done with Pixels and these shitty Tensor chips while still charging a premium for them when Qualcomm is two generations ahead in performance and efficiency. Performance is still fine in normal usage, but if you're in ambient temps anywhere above a comfortable 20C/68F, it will absolutely throttle charging above 5-10W and have noticable lag if you're doing anything more than using a browser like video calling.

No software can make up for it anymore for me. So unless they finally drop Tensor or somehow completely overhaul it with a new modem and architecture, I'll be looking at Samsung, Sony, OnePlus, or maybe Nothing for my next phone.
 
T4rd said:
No software can make up for it anymore for me. So unless they finally drop Tensor or somehow completely overhaul it with a new modem and architecture, I'll be looking at Samsung, Sony, OnePlus, or maybe Nothing for my next phone.
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Understood. Since you are considering OnePlus, also note the significant difference in battery capacity and charging speeds compared to a Pixel.
  • OnePlus 13: 6,000 mAh battery; 80 W wired charging in US (100 W Globally).
  • OnePlus 15: 7,300 mAh battery; 80 W wired charging in US (100 W Globally).

However, it is important to note that the future of the brand in the U.S. is currently uncertain. Reports from July 2026 indicate that OnePlus is scaling back operations, with stock dwindling and some retailers listing devices as "permanently discontinued".
 
Supersnake said:
Understood. Since you are considering OnePlus, also note the significant difference in battery capacity and charging speeds compared to a Pixel.
  • OnePlus 13: 6,000 mAh battery; 80 W wired charging in US (100 W Globally).
  • OnePlus 15: 7,300 mAh battery; 80 W wired charging in US (100 W Globally).

However, it is important to note that the future of the brand in the U.S. is currently uncertain. Reports from July 2026 indicate that OnePlus is scaling back operations, with stock dwindling and some retailers listing devices as "permanently discontinued".
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My son left me his OP 15 and it seems like a great phone overall, and battery life is seemingly double what I get on my 9 Pro. I love the IR blaster on it as well, which you don't see on phones anymore and I've missed since my One M8 long ago.

My only big issue with it is size. My 9 Pro is already bigger than I like and the 15 is considerably bigger like a Pixel XL phone. I think the base Samsung S26 is about the only decent small phone you can buy now unfortunately. I run and cycle a lot with my phone and large phones don't fit in my waist pockets well, and they're just too awkward for me to use with one hand.
 
Rumored pricing of the 11 Pro series is stupid too, they're saying at least a hundred bucks more than last year, the base Pixel 11 Pro XL is supposed to start @ $$1200 - $1300 LOL WTF hard pass.

And early rumors say the 11 Pro compared to the 10 Pro is a side-grade at best, barely any noticeable difference. Double hard-pass.

I'm almost tempted to go iPhone 18, but iOS just aint by cup of tea.
 
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It's official. The Pixel 11 series launch event will be taking place 6 PM ET on August 12. Google has been sending out invites to members of the media. Bloomberg Managing Editor Mark Gurman posted his invite to the event on X.

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I passed on the 10; same for the 11. My 9PXL still performs well. If I get a new phone it'll be the iPhone Air 2, next spring.
 
Zorachus said:
Rumored pricing of the 11 Pro series is stupid too, they're saying at least a hundred bucks more than last year, the base Pixel 11 Pro XL is supposed to start @ $$1200 - $1300 LOL WTF hard pass.

And early rumors say the 11 Pro compared to the 10 Pro is a side-grade at best, barely any noticeable difference. Double hard-pass.

I'm almost tempted to go iPhone 18, but iOS just aint by cup of tea.
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The story goes that Google will finally up the base storage, though, so this may be a case of cutting the 128GB model you shouldn't buy. That and Google can't escape the reality of soaring memory prices. I will be bummed if the Pixel 11 boils down to "like the Pixel 10, but slightly faster and with a fancy Glow feature."

When's the last time you used iOS? Not that the platform has undergone a fundamental shift, but if it's been a few years you might like the gradual changes (especially with a genuinely good Siri and a toned-down Liquid Glass on the horizon).
 
Aurelius said:
The story goes that Google will finally up the base storage, though, so this may be a case of cutting the 128GB model you shouldn't buy. That and Google can't escape the reality of soaring memory prices. I will be bummed if the Pixel 11 boils down to "like the Pixel 10, but slightly faster and with a fancy Glow feature."

When's the last time you used iOS? Not that the platform has undergone a fundamental shift, but if it's been a few years you might like the gradual changes (especially with a genuinely good Siri and a toned-down Liquid Glass on the horizon).
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My Pixel 10 Pro XL feels no different than my 9 Pro XL, and rumors are the 11 Pro XL will be just more of the same, with slightly better performance only detectable in benchmarks.

My last iPhone, I think was the 12 Pro Max or whatever that was called, was before the dynamic island thing still had the "notch", it ran iOS 14 I believe.
 
vegeta535 said:
To be fair all phones have been side grades at best from year to year.
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S25 Ultra to S26 ultra, virtually the same phone
iPhone 16 Pro to 17 Pro, barely any difference
Pixel 9 Pro to 10 Pro pretty much same exact phone

Nowadays software is where the differences might be seen, but older phones get the new OS updates too, so...
 
Zorachus said:
S25 Ultra to S26 ultra, virtually the same phone
iPhone 16 Pro to 17 Pro, barely any difference
Pixel 9 Pro to 10 Pro pretty much same exact phone

Nowadays software is where the differences might be seen, but older phones get the new OS updates too, so...
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I went from a S23 ultra to a S25 Ultra and absolutely no difference.
 
I had the S23, S24, and S25. I finally got smart and passed on the S26. They all looked and felt the same.

I kind of want a Pixel again, but I generally like the battery life I'm getting now, and I only see a downgrade from Pixels.
 
Zorachus said:
My Pixel 10 Pro XL feels no different than my 9 Pro XL, and rumors are the 11 Pro XL will be just more of the same, with slightly better performance only detectable in benchmarks.

My last iPhone, I think was the 12 Pro Max or whatever that was called, was before the dynamic island thing still had the "notch", it ran iOS 14 I believe.
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I'd say try the iPhone, then. A lot has changed both hardware- and software-wise in the past six years.
 
T4rd said:
I'm so done with Pixels and these shitty Tensor chips while still charging a premium for them when Qualcomm is two generations ahead in performance and efficiency. Performance is still fine in normal usage, but if you're in ambient temps anywhere above a comfortable 20C/68F, it will absolutely throttle charging above 5-10W and have noticable lag if you're doing anything more than using a browser like video calling.

No software can make up for it anymore for me. So unless they finally drop Tensor or somehow completely overhaul it with a new modem and architecture, I'll be looking at Samsung, Sony, OnePlus, or maybe Nothing for my next phone.
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When I was doing phone research last year these were some of the issues I was worried about with the Pixels which is why I went with the S25 instead. One of the reasons is because I plan to keep the phone for several years and despite most hardware being incremental upgrades I wanted better hardware to make sure the phone is still working well in several years. One big issue in the reviews I read was battery life. If memory serves the Pixel 9s had at best the same battery life as the S25 despite the fact the S25 hardware was much more powerful. I do very little which can tax the phone so technically the faster hardware shouldn't matter but at the same time, it should also mean the S25 would be less likely to bump up the power usage since it is more efficient meaning greater battery life.

As it is, I can't complain. A Moto G Power 2020 was replaced by the S25 and gets basically the same battery life despite having much more powerful hardware and a smaller capacity battery. One big difference in this is when the phone is pushed a little hard. The S25 is much more power efficient than the Moto G Power when something actually makes use of the hardware.
 
Pixel 11 series | Pricing
• Pixel 11: $900
• Pixel 11 Pro: $1100
• Pixel 11 Pro XL: $1300
• Pixel 11 Pro Fold: $1900


$1300 for the 11 Pro XL? WTF HA.

I'm a diehard Nexus /Pixel guy, and even I can't justify these prices, especially for practically zero difference between last years phones. Day to day usage the 10 Pro and 11 Pro will feel like the exact same phone in your hand and perform and behave almost identical.

Don't try to "justify" it by saying oh the battery life will be better, or it will have a brighter screen, blah, blah, blah LOL stop. These "upgrades" will only be noticeable on paper benchmarks in the single digit %. At the end of the day last year's phone will feel no different than the new phone.
 
Starting to think smartphone manufacturers should switch to the ever 2 year model release like video cards. nVidia and AMD release new gen video cards on a 24 month or so schedule.

Really no point in the annual release for phones nowadays.

But then again, I can see if you have a phone from 3+ years ago, then you might notice the "upgrade" but anything from 1 or 2 years ago, is just lighting a fire to your wallet.
 
Zorachus said:
Starting to think smartphone manufacturers should switch to the ever 2 year model release like video cards. nVidia and AMD release new gen video cards on a 24 month or so schedule.

Really no point in the annual release for phones nowadays.

But then again, I can see if you have a phone from 3+ years ago, then you might notice the "upgrade" but anything from 1 or 2 years ago, is just lighting a fire to your wallet.
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Companies like Apple and Samsung can ride on annual schedules as they both push more technical boundaries and can afford to develop iterative upgrades without too much of a hit.

With Google, it's a tougher call. It might be less about delivering meaningful updates and more about staying in the conversation, so that you're cross-shopping the Pixel 11 with the usual iPhone and Galaxy options.

Also, remember that manufacturers aren't targeting people who upgrade phones every year; they're usually aiming at someone who hasn't upgraded for 2+ years and will get the cumulative benefits of waiting for that long. If I was using a Pixel 8, for instance, the 11 would look like a revolution.
 
Luckily my 9 Pro's battery is still hanging in there. The 2 year mark tends to be when they suddenly fall off a cliff, though. I see the Pixel 11 as a solid upgrade for people that have the P8 and earlier, but it's not compelling for newer device owners. All the hardware AI features in the world won't make Gemini any more capable software-wise. I wouldn't even notice a better camera at this point. I basically just want something with a better battery, day 1 updates, and as little bloat as possible.
 
It's funny early rumors of the Pixel 12 line have already started surfacing, and the rumors are it's a fresh design change with much bigger hardware advances. Google has mentioned they're keeping designs the same for 3 generations, then changing, so the 12 would be a new style, and the hardware on the 12 series is noted as being a rather big upgrade.
 
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Im still using my Pixel 8 and dont feel like I am missing out on anything.
Im not a heavy user but at the end of a normal day, I still have about 40% charge.
I guess Im officially old when I dont feel the need to upgrade my phone just for the sake of having the latest model.
 
I'm still hopeful they'll give us a clamshell option sometime around Pixel 12. I don't love the odds, but if Apple goes that route then everyone else will, too.
 
Crosshairs said:
Im still using my Pixel 8 and dont feel like I am missing out on anything.
Im not a heavy user but at the end of a normal day, I still have about 40% charge.
I guess Im officially old when I dont feel the need to upgrade my phone just for the sake of having the latest model.
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How did I know a Pixel 8 user would invariably call me out? 😬

There's nothing wrong with holding on to a phone for a long time so long as you're happy with it and are still getting security updates, which you will until 2030. It's not about age; it's about a shift in your priorities as your life changes. As a husband and dad, I know I can wait a year or two.
 
Aurelius said:
How did I know a Pixel 8 user would invariably call me out? 😬

There's nothing wrong with holding on to a phone for a long time so long as you're happy with it and are still getting security updates, which you will until 2030. It's not about age; it's about a shift in your priorities as your life changes. As a husband and dad, I know I can wait a year or two.
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Lol.... I had to go back and read your replies because I'm like "wait a minute. I didn't call anybody out"... Then I saw your post and I'm like oh I guess I kind of did, without even knowing it :)
But yeah ,I am definitely not the target audience for new phones.... I'm at the point in my life where I'm purposely leaving my phone at home so I cant be reached..
 
Once I got a car with Android auto, I've found my phone usage and productivity has gone up. Not just while I'm in the car, though. I find myself leaving Teams up and running since I can dictate messages. I'll listen to podcasts and audiobooks that'll I'll continue when I'm out of the car. I use maps more granularly and I've gotten pretty good at dictating things for my calendar, notes, etc.
You don't need the latest and greatest to do any of that stuff, but it does make me value my phone more than I did.
 
Aurelius said:
How did I know a Pixel 8 user would invariably call me out? 😬

There's nothing wrong with holding on to a phone for a long time so long as you're happy with it and are still getting security updates, which you will until 2030. It's not about age; it's about a shift in your priorities as your life changes. As a husband and dad, I know I can wait a year or two.
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You know what's interesting. I'll see the wealthiest people with the oldest phones sometimes.

I'm in the high-end building Supply business. We deal with people building $5 million to $7 million homes. And shockingly, probably 50% of clients of mine are not rocking the latest newest iPhone or Galaxy phone. A lot of them have phones that are 3 or 4 years old. And these are people that could buy the newest smartphone like you and I buy a candy bar.

And then we also deal with regular folks, middle class people that definitely don't make that kind of money like the wealthier clients do and they all have the latest newest phone.

Just an interesting observation

Also, smartphones have kind of plateaued the last several years. No major big innovations or technology advances. I've always said smartphones have become like an appliance, no different than your dishwasher or oven. Do you get a new dishwasher every single year because of some new feature? LOL no. You keep it until something breaks or it gets damaged or something.

Today's brand new smartphone is practically the same as last year's smartphone and almost the same as the phone from 2 years ago. Day-to-day usage there's virtually no difference whatsoever.
 
My 9 Pro XL will last me a bit longer I think. No need to run to the 11 at this point unless there's some monumental change that I just have to have and I don't see that happening. Plus I think I'm moving to GrapheneOS this weekend.
 
Zorachus said:
You know what's interesting. I'll see the wealthiest people with the oldest phones sometimes.

I'm in the high-end building Supply business. We deal with people building $5 million to $7 million homes. And shockingly, probably 50% of clients of mine are not rocking the latest newest iPhone or Galaxy phone. A lot of them have phones that are 3 or 4 years old. And these are people that could buy the newest smartphone like you and I buy a candy bar.

And then we also deal with regular folks, middle class people that definitely don't make that kind of money like the wealthier clients do and they all have the latest newest phone.

Just an interesting observation

Also, smartphones have kind of plateaued the last several years. No major big innovations or technology advances. I've always said smartphones have become like an appliance, no different than your dishwasher or oven. Do you get a new dishwasher every single year because of some new feature? LOL no. You keep it until something breaks or it gets damaged or something.

Today's brand new smartphone is practically the same as last year's smartphone and almost the same as the phone from 2 years ago. Day-to-day usage there's virtually no difference whatsoever.
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I frequently see near-minimum wage employees at retail stores and restaurants with flagship phones all the time, as well as high school kids often since I have kids. Carriers have made them trivially accessible to literally anyone since the beginning of smart phones with financing options and promotions. And it's so funny when they have a flagship phone and think it's any kind of status symbol despite almost nobody actually paying retail price for them up front.

I wish they couldn't be so aggressive with their financing deals too, because they're absolutely propping up Apple and Samsung by enabling $1200+ phones to be sold to anyone that wants one with nearly zero cash down. If those options weren't available, we'd see much better prices and options available across all pricing ranges.
 
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