Google Pixel 11
Exact average 80.1 · 9 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 79
Image: Google10 professional reviewers tested the Google Pixel 11, and 8 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Engadget, Android Central, WIRED and 7 more
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What 10 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 92Engadget
Despite being iterative and $100 pricier, it remains one of the best phones available, with solid performance, battery life and useful AI.
Read Engadget review - 90Android Central
Builds on the Pixel 10 with more useful AI, social features, doubled base storage and faster charging, making it the one to buy despite the higher price.
Read Android Central review - 80WIRED
A slick, strong all-rounder and the value sweet spot of the lineup, though only a slight improvement over the Pixel 10.
Read WIRED review - 80Tech Advisor
A compact, user-friendly flagship and a very good all-rounder whose extra storage and faster wireless charging soften the price rise, though it is similar to the Pixel 10.
Read Tech Advisor review - 80Digital Trends
A compact, comfortable and capable phone the reviewer grew to love over a month, with minor gripes about heat, charging speed and not much change from the Pixel 10.
Read Digital Trends review - 80Expert Reviews
A great phone with a flawless display, excellent cameras and strong AI, though the Tensor G6 and battery trail rivals.
Read Expert Reviews review - 80The Verge
Not the best Pixel of the year, but the smartest buy: it matches the Pro on RAM and performance for much less and brings the new software features.
Read The Verge review - 70Trusted Reviews
A competent Pixel with clean software and good cameras, but a steep price rise for modest gains in performance, battery and display.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 60Tom's Guide
A solid phone with smarter AI and handy camera tools, but near-identical hardware to the Pixel 10 makes the $100 price hike hard to justify.
Read Tom's Guide review - 89est.CNN Underscored
Calls the Pixel 11 the best Android phone for most people thanks to strong low-light photography, good battery life and a polished design, though it is a modest update with a price increase.
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Common questions
Is the Google Pixel 11 worth it?
Most critics think so: 8 of 10 recommend it.
Do critics agree about the Google Pixel 11?
Critics split: scores range from 60 (Tom's Guide) to 92 (Engadget), a spread of 32 points across 10 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Google Pixel 11?
Price (4 of 10 reviews), Battery life (2 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Google Pixel 11?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.