How Google’s new Pixel 11 phones compare to last year’s models

Google's new Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold are more expensive than their predecessors, with the Pixel 11 starting at $899, but offer double the base storage at 256GB and 12GB of RAM. Powered by the Tensor G6 chip, which improves performance by up to 25 percent, the phones feature upgraded cameras, including a 50-megapixel main sensor on the Pro series, and new AI tools like Magic Capture and expanded Live Translate.

Google just added four new phones to the Pixel family: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. They’re slightly more expensive than their predecessors, but they come with some notable upgrades, including improved cameras and a new Tensor G6 chip that should deliver faster performance. The phones also have new photography tools, like Magic Capture, along with improvements to Gemini Intelligence, expanded Live Translate capabilities, and the ability to use Circle to Search directly through the camera. How Google’s new Pixel 11 phones compare to last year’s models From new AI and camera features to a faster chip, here’s what separates the Pixel 11 and 11 Pro from their predecessors. From new AI and camera features to a faster chip, here’s what separates the Pixel 11 and 11 Pro from their predecessors. To make deciding whether you’ll upgrade or hold onto your last-gen phone a little simpler, we’re focusing on comparing the specs of the 6.3-inch Pixel 11 and Pixel 10 models, as well as the 6.8-inch Pro XL models. If you’re curious about how the Pixel 11 Pro Fold compares to its predecessor and to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series foldables , we’ve got a spec comparison right here /e/972498 . Before we get to the specs, here’s a breakdown of what’s new. They’re more expensive, but you get more storage The most obvious difference is that, like almost everything these days, they’re more expensive than before. The Pixel 11 starts at $899, $100 more than its predecessor, but Google has doubled the base storage to 256GB with 12GB of RAM. The Pixel 11 Pro starts at $1,099 — $100 more than the Pixel 10 Pro’s launch price — with the same 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM, and is available with up to 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM. Meanwhile, Google’s larger 6.8-inch Pixel 11 Pro XL starts at $1,299 and offers the same storage and RAM configurations as the Pro. Tensor G6 allows for even more AI features Both the Pixel 11 and Pro phones run on Google’s new Tensor G6 chip, which the company claims should improve performance by up to 25 percent compared to its predecessor. The new chip also powers a host of AI upgrades, including improvements to Gemini Intelligence, which Google says can now pull more context from supported apps to proactively surface useful information. There are also new voice-to-text tools that remove filler words and clean up formatting, while writing assistance can use what’s on your screen to help draft, rewrite, and refine messages. Live Translate is also available on videos, podcasts, and voice messages, and Circle to Search now works directly through the camera, letting you identify objects, translate text, or search your surroundings without snapping a photo first. The cameras get some notable upgrades inside and out There are a number of camera improvements, too, along with new photography and video features. On the hardware side, the Pixel 11 has a slimmer camera bar that sits flush when paired with one of Google’s phone cases. It can also zoom in farther than its predecessor, reaching up to 30x for photos, while the Pixel 11 Pro series gets an updated 1/1.3-inch 50-megapixel sensor for its main camera and a redesigned telephoto sensor that Google says captures 32 percent more light. The Pro can also zoom up to 120x and features a 42-megapixel selfie camera. The Pro should be quicker at shooting in the dark, too, with Google claiming its Instant Night Sight can capture photos up to 4.5 times faster. Google has made several software improvements as well. The new Magic Capture mode in the camera app automatically captures photos and videos to make them ready to share with a tap. Camera Looks let you create custom styles for photos, while the Pixel 11 Pro series can record stabilized video at up to 8K using Pro Stable Video with Video Boost. A new Creator Suite also features tools for trimming and rearranging clips, using a teleprompter while recording, and improving speech clarity, and it automatically saves clips to a designated project album. How the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 compare Those are some of the biggest changes, but they’re far from the only differences between the two lineups. For example, both the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro offer an Extreme Charging Mode that prioritizes charging over other tasks for a faster boost when you’re short on time. The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL also gets HiLight, colored LEDs around the camera flash that can alert you to things, like calls when your phone is face down or when Gemini is activated. For a closer look at those changes and everything else that separates the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro from their predecessors, we’ve broken down the specs side by side below. Pixel 11 specs comparison Category | Google Pixel 10 | Google Pixel 11 | Google Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL | Google Pixel 11 Pro / Pro XL | |---|---|---|---|---| | Colors | Indigo, frost, lemongrass, obsidian | Frost, pistachio, hibiscus, obsidian | Moonstone, jade, porcelain, obsidian | Canyon, olive, fog, obsidian matte | | Dimensions mm | 152.8 x 72 x 8.6 | 152.8 × 72 × 8.6 | Pro: 152.8 x 72 x 8.6 /Pro XL: 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 | Pro: 152.7 × 71.9 × 8.4 /Pro XL: 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5 | | Weight grams | 204g | 197g | Pro: 207g /Pro XL: 232g | Pro: 204g / Pro XL: 226g | | OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | Android 16 | Android 17 | | Display | 6.3-inch OLED | 6.3-inch OLED | Pro: 6.3-inch LTPO OLED / Pro XL: 6.8-inch LTPO OLED | Pro: 6.3-inch LTPO OLED / Pro XL: 6.8-inch LTPO OLED | | Screen resolution | 1080 x 2424 422 PPI | 1080 x 2424 422 PPI | Pro: 1280 x 2856 495 PPI /Pro XL: 1344 x 2992 486 PPI | Pro: 1280 x 2856 495 PPI / Pro XL: 1344 x 2992 486 PPI | | Refresh rate | 60 to 120Hz | 60 to 120Hz | 1 to 120Hz | 1 to 120Hz | | Processor | Google Tensor G5 custom chipset | Google Tensor G6 custom chipset | Google Tensor G5 custom chipset | Google Tensor G6 custom chipset | | RAM | 12GB | 12GB | 16GB | 12GB, 16GB | | Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | | Glass display | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | | Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, 5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, 5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, 5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, 5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz | | Ports | USB-C 3.2 charging port up to 30W | USB-C 3.2 charging port up to 30W | USB-C 3.2 charging port up to 45W with Pro XL | USB-C 3.2 charging port up to 45W with Pro XL | | Wireless charging | Yes, wireless charging rates up to 15W | Yes, wireless charging rates up to 25W | Yes, wireless charging rates up to 25W with Pro XL | Yes, wireless charging rates up to 25W | | Biometrics | In-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock | In-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock | In-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock | In-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock | | SIM support | Dual eSIM two active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs | Dual eSIM two active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs | Dual eSIM two active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs | Dual eSIM two active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs | | Water and dust protection | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | | Front camera | 10.5MP f/2.2, 95-degree FOV | 10.5MP f/2.2, 95-degree FOV | 42MP f/2.2, 103-degree FOV | 42MP f/2.2, 103-degree FOV | | Rear camera | 48MP main f/1.7, 82-degree FOV , 13MP ultrawide f/2.2, 120-degree FOV , 10.8MP 5x telephoto f/3.1, 23-degree FOV, Super Res Zoom up to 20x | 48MP main f/1.7, 85-degree FOV , 13MP ultrawide f/2.2, 120-degree FOV , 10.8MP 5x telephoto f/3.1, 23-degree FOV, Super Res Zoom up to 30x | 50MP main f/1.68, 82-degree FOV , 48MP ultrawide f/1.7, 123-degree FOV , 48MP 5x telephoto f/2.8, 22-degree FOV, Pro Res Zoom up to 100x | 50MP main f/1.68, 82-degree FOV , 48MP ultrawide f/1.7, 123-degree FOV , 48MP 5x telephoto f/2.8, 23-degree FOV, Pro Res Zoom up to 120x | | Video recording | Up to 4K at 60fps | Up to 4K at 60fps | Up to 8K at 30fps with Video Boost or up to 4K at 60fps | Up to 8K at 30fps with Video Boost or up to 4K at 60fps | | Photo and video modes | Super Res Zoom up to 20x, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Auto Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top Shot | Super Zoom up to 30x, Magic Capture, Camera Looks, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Auto Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top Shot | Pro Res Zoom up to 100x, Pro controls, High-Res Portrait Mode up to 50MP , Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Face Unblur, Auto Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top Shot | Pro Zoom up to 120x, Magic Capture, Camera Looks, Pro controls, High-Res up to 50MP , Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Face Unblur, Auto Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top Shot | | Battery capacity | 4,970mAh | 4,985mAh | Pro: 4,870mAh /Pro XL: 5,200mAh | Pro: 4850mAh / Pro XL: 5,115mAh | | Emergency features | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Crisis Alerts, Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, Emergency Contacts & Medical Info, Android Earthquake Alerts System, Theft Protection | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Crisis Alerts, Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, Emergency Contacts & Medical Info, Android Earthquake Alerts System, Theft Protection | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Crisis Alerts, Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, Emergency Contacts & Medical Info, Android Earthquake Alerts System, Theft Protection | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Crisis Alerts, Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, Emergency Contacts & Medical Info, Android Earthquake Alerts System, Theft Protection | | Android OS updates | Seven years | Seven years | Seven years | Seven years | | Temperature sensor | No | No | Yes | No | | Starting price at launch | $799 | $899 | Pro: $999 / Pro XL: $1,199 | Pro: $1,099 / Pro XL: $1,299 | Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. 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