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Pixel 11: Zoom Upgraded, Price Jumps
13 Aug
Summary
- Pixel 11 boasts a 30x digital zoom and faster wireless charging.
- The starting price is now $899, an increase from last year's model.
- It features a slimmer camera bar and offers seven years of OS updates.
Google's latest Pixel 11, announced ahead of its Made by Google event, arrives with notable enhancements such as a 30x digital zoom and quicker wireless charging, albeit at a higher starting price of $899. This new model retains the 6.3-inch screen size but features a slimmer camera bar, now 40% thinner, and a slightly larger battery capacity.
While wired charging remains at 30 watts, the Pixel 11 now supports 25-watt Qi2 wireless charging, offering faster recharging speeds. The camera hardware is identical to the Pixel 10, but software brings significant improvements, notably extending the digital zoom range from 20x to 30x, delivering sharp details even at maximum zoom.
Powered by Google's Tensor G6 processor and running Android 17, the Pixel 11 is guaranteed seven years of major OS and security updates. Google has also streamlined the iPhone-to-Pixel transfer process with an updated Android Switch app.
The Pixel 11 starts at $899 for 256GB of storage, foregoing the previous 128GB option. This price increase aligns with industry trends, as seen in recent releases from Samsung and Motorola. A 512GB model is available for $1,019. The phone is available for preorder in four colors and goes on sale August 20, alongside other new Pixel devices.
