Google launched its new Pixel 11 collection earlier this week – there’s a new vanilla, two new Professional and one new foldable mannequin. All that’s lacking now could be an inexpensive a-phone.
The large improve in RAM costs has affected the Pixel collection. Google now presents 256GB storage as commonplace on all 11-series fashions, which is an efficient factor, however the Pixel 11 Professional and 11 Professional XL begin with 12GB of RAM. If you would like 16GB (which is what all Pixel 10 Professional and 10 Professional XL telephones had), you’ll have to get a 512GB or a 1TB mannequin. The vanilla cellphone solely comes with 12GB of RAM, whereas the foldable at all times will get 16GB.
The Pixel 11 collection is at the moment on pre-order and will probably be out there from August 20. Throughout that point, Amazon is providing a trade-in bonus (more money on prime of the previous gadget’s worth).
The vanilla Google Pixel 11 is powered by the identical Tensor G6 chipset as its dearer siblings. Nonetheless, it misses out on the HiLight RGB LED. Oh nicely. No less than it has a bigger foremost digicam sensor than the Pixel 10 (48MP 1/1.56” vs. 1/2.0”), whereas holding the 5x/112mm 10.8MP telephoto and 13MP ultra-wide cameras the identical.
The brand new mannequin additionally options quicker 25W Pixelsnap magnetic wi-fi charging (up from 15W), however wired charging is similar at a slow-ish 30W charge. The battery capability is similar too – Google is betting that the extra environment friendly G6 chip will enhance battery life.
Google Pixel 11
coming August 20
£100 trade-in bonus
£100 in direction of different Google merchandise
The Google Pixel 11 Professional does have HiLight – it’s an RGB LED subsequent to the cameras on the again, which serves as a notification mild and can also be utilized by the Gemini AI. The Professional mannequin has a 6.3” OLED show, which is similar measurement because the vanilla cellphone, however it’s a sharper (1280p+ vs. 1080p+) LTPO panel. The battery capability is principally the identical as final yr as is the 30W wired charging. Wi-fi charging has been upgraded to 25W like on the vanilla mannequin.
The Professional has extra succesful cameras, although they’re largely the identical as final yr. This features a 50MP foremost with a big 1/1.3” sensor and a 48MP ultra-wide with an autofocus lens. The telephoto digicam is totally different – it has a 48MP 1/1.95” sensor and a 5x/106mm lens in comparison with a 48MP 1/2.55” sensor and a 113mm lens on the ten Professional. It stays to be seen how a lot of a distinction this makes.
The Google Pixel 11 Professional XL is only a bigger Professional – it has a 6.8” show (1334p+, LTPO) and a 5,115mAh battery. That’s not so large – in actual fact, it’s 85mAh smaller than the ten Professional XL battery. The brand new XL mannequin has 45W wired and 25W wi-fi charging, the identical because the previous XL. Wired charging appears to be marginally quicker, although, going as much as 75% in half an hour, in comparison with 70%. We will probably be testing that in our assessment.
For the Pixel 11 Professional XL (however not the small Professional) and the Pixel 11 Professional Fold Amazon is providing an extra £100 bonus when buying and selling in an previous cellphone – the situation is that it must be an previous Pixel. However even for those who ship in one other model, you continue to get an important £300 bonus. You’ll find extra particulars on this supply here.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
coming August 20
£300 trade-in bonus
further £100 when buying and selling in an previous Pixel cellphone
£100 in direction of different Google merchandise
The brand new Google Pixel 11 Professional Fold is slimmer and lighter than its predecessor – it measures 10.1mm folded (5.0mm unfolded) and weighs 239g. That’s nonetheless thicker and heavier than competing book-style foldables, but it surely’s an honest enchancment over the slightly chunky 10 Professional Fold, which was 10.8mm folded (5.2mm unfolded) and weighed 258g.
This slimming down had a unfavourable influence on the battery, which now solely has 4,806mAh capability. This places it under the Z Fold8 Extremely (5,000mAh) and the Pixel 10 Professional Fold (5,015mAh). No less than wi-fi charging was boosted to 25W, however wired continues to be solely 30W.
Google additionally geared up the brand new foldable with the vanilla cellphone’s 48MP 1/1.56” foremost digicam, which replaces the 48MP 1/2.0” module from final yr. That sensor might need been okay for the Pixel 10, but it surely was actually not appropriate for the dear Pixel 10 Professional Fold.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
coming August 20
£300 trade-in bonus
further £100 when buying and selling in an previous Pixel cellphone
£100 in direction of different Google merchandise
The brand new Google Pixel Watch 5 isn’t so new – it makes use of the identical chassis, show and chipset (Snapdragon Put on W5 Gen 2) as its predecessor. It now has double the on-board storage, 64GB, whereas holding RAM at 2GB. The battery is usually the identical too. The foremost upgrades this technology are Gemini Intelligence and improved health tracking.
The Google Pixel Buds Professional 2 received a brand new shade possibility, Olive, and new software features that embrace Dynamic ANC and an improved Reside Translate mode. That is coming to all Professional 2 buds as an replace, so if you have already got a pair, you aren’t lacking out on a lot.
There will probably be a Pixel 11a, however not for a number of months. For now, a budget mannequin stays the Pixel 10a, which has a stable £150 low cost (for the 256GB variant). This has a two-generation-old Tensor G4 chip with solely 8GB of RAM. The cameras characteristic the small 48MP 1/2.0” sensor and lack a devoted telephoto lens.
Google’s new foldable goes up towards three foldable Galaxys. Samsung launched the vast Galaxy Z Fold8 this technology – a kind issue that Google was near with the unique Pixel Fold however that it has since deserted.
Be aware that each one three Galaxy Z8 foldables are £100 cheaper you probably have an lively Prime or Prime Pupil subscription. Moreover, Amazon will knock £50 off the value of a Galaxy Watch9 or a Watch Extremely 2 for those who purchase it alongside one of many foldables.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Extremely is the successor to the massive Z Fold7. It measures 8.9mm folded (4.1mm unfolded) and weighs 215g, making the Pixel 11 Professional Fold really feel chunky. And that is with a bigger 5,000mAh battery that helps 45W wired and 20W wi-fi (non-magnetic) charging. Whereas the vast Z Fold8 has a mid-range 50MP vast plus 50MP ultra-wide digicam setup, the Extremely boasts a 200MP foremost (1/1.3”), 3x/67mm 10MP telephoto and a 50MP ultra-wide.
Google doesn’t have a flip, so the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is left to compete with the Motorola Razrs. Be aware that the trade-in bonuses for the Z Fold8 Extremely and the Z Flip8 are smaller than they had been final week.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 collection has been out for months now. Should you decide a Galaxy S26 Extremely or an S26+, don’t neglect to click on on the voucher as that’s price £150 or £100, respectively. The vanilla Galaxy S26 has a straight low cost as an alternative and severely undercuts even the vanilla Pixel 11 (to say nothing of the 11 Professional).
If you’re out there for a flagship digicam, the dialog is extra sophisticated than “Google vs. Samsung”. There are the likes of the Xiaomi 17 Extremely, which has a 1”-type foremost sensor (50MP), a 200MP variable periscope (3.2x-4.3x, 75-100mm) and a 50MP ultra-wide. The cellphone additionally boasts a big 6.9” LTPO OLED and a 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wi-fi quick charging. This Extremely is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
We’ll additionally throw the Xiaomi 17T into the combination – it’s lots much less succesful than the Extremely, but it surely additionally prices half as a lot. It has a mid-sized 6.59” OLED and is powered by the Dimensity 8500 Extremely. The European mannequin has a 6,500mAh battery with 67W wired-only charging. When it comes to cameras, there’s a 50MP foremost (1/1.55”), a 50MP 5x/115mm periscope and a 12MP ultra-wide.
If you would like one thing smaller, take a look on the Oppo Reno16 Professional. It has a 6.32” show and a surprisingly massive 6,700mAh battery with 80W wired-only charging. This cellphone packs a 200MP (1/1.56”) foremost, a 50MP 3.5x/80mm telephoto and a 50MP ultra-wide. It’s powered by the same Dimensity 8550 Tremendous chipset.
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