Google Pixel 11 Pro review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Google Pixel 11 Pro is Google's 2026 compact flagship, built around the Tensor G6 chip, a 6.3-inch OLED that peaks at 3,600 nits, and a 50 MP triple camera with 48 MP ultrawide and 48 MP telephoto. It carries the same seven-year update promise as its predecessors. Launched at $1,099 for the 128 GB variant, it is fresh enough that the used sample is still thin — asking prices for early used units currently sit above the new price.

Display and design

The 3,600-nit OLED is the brightest display Google has shipped, and our screen-quality score of 91/100 places it in the top tier of the catalog. At 204 g with a compactness score of 78/100, it keeps the pocketable flagship formula the Pro line is known for, and the body is rated IP68.

Performance

The Tensor G6 continues Google's focus on on-device AI and efficiency over record-breaking benchmarks. Our gaming score of 54/100 is a step up from recent Pixel generations but still behind dedicated gaming hardware: demanding titles run well at medium-high settings rather than maximum. Everyday speed is excellent, and seven-year support means roughly seven years of updates remain — the longest window in Android.

Camera

The camera system carries over the winning Pro formula: a 50 MP stabilised main sensor, a 48 MP ultrawide, and a 48 MP telephoto, with video up to 8K at 30 fps. Google's computational processing remains the most consistent point-and-shoot experience on Android, particularly for faces and low light.

Battery and charging

The 4,850 mAh battery scores 37/100 on our battery-life axis — a full day of typical use, no more. Charging remains 30 W wired, and our charging score of 12/100 is among the lowest in the flagship class: plan on overnight charging rather than top-ups.

Verdict

The Pixel 11 Pro is the polished compact flagship for buyers who prioritise cameras, display quality, and long support over raw power. At $1,099 new it is priced against the Apple and Samsung flagships it competes with directly. Used buyers should note the market is still forming — with resale data this fresh, waiting a few months is likely to pay off, as it did for the Pixel 10 Pro, now available used for about $595. If you want a bigger battery and screen, the Pixel 11 Pro XL adds both.