Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Exact average 71.6 · 6 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 72
Image: Google7 professional reviewers tested the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, and 2 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and battery life. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Tech Advisor, TechRadar, Digital Trends and 4 more
The catch: It costs more, with less RAM and weak gaming performance.
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What 7 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 80Tech Advisor
Superb build, cameras and software, but it is expensive, has less RAM than last year and cannot handle demanding games, so it is harder to recommend.
Read Tech Advisor review - 80TechRadar
Pricier and very familiar, but still a great phone to use, with a superb display, solid software and all-day battery; little reason to upgrade from a recent Pixel.
Read TechRadar review - 80Digital Trends
Excellent cameras, a bright display and handy AI make this a phone the reviewer enjoys despite weak benchmarks and merely average battery life.
Read Digital Trends review - 70WIRED
A strong camera and software package led by the impressive Rambler dictation, but gaming graphics and battery are only adequate for such a high price.
Read WIRED review - 60Tom's Guide
Not bad but unremarkable: modest gains are undercut by a price hike, reduced RAM, weaker graphics and battery, and the reviewer suggests last year's Pro may be the better buy.
Read Tom's Guide review - 60Expert Reviews
Fantastic cameras and display, but the Tensor G6 leaves it well behind rivals in speed and efficiency, making it hard to recommend at the price.
Read Expert Reviews review - 71est.ZDNET
Gorgeous hardware and decent battery, but the AI features are hit or miss and the cameras disappoint in low light, which makes the price hard to accept.
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Common questions
Is the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL worth it?
Critics are divided: 2 of 7 recommend it. It costs more, with less RAM and weak gaming performance.
Do critics agree about the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL?
Broad agreement: scores range from 60 (Tom's Guide) to 80 (Tech Advisor), a spread of 20 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL?
Price (4 of 7 reviews), Battery life (3 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.