Google’s new Pixel 11 lineup hit the market final month with its three acquainted ‘candybar’ variants and a book-style foldable. The value of the vanilla variant within the collection has gone up by Rs 10,000 because of the world RAM scarcity. It will get a number of design tweaks, an upgraded chipset, and a much bigger important digital camera sensor. Compared to the Pro mannequin, which carries comparable specs, it seems like a terrific deal at Rs 89,999. We’ve been utilizing the smartphone for per week, going by its ins and outs. Here is our evaluation of the Google Pixel 11.

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Google Pixel 11 Review: Design and Display

Box Contents

• Smartphone
• USB-C to USB-C cable
• SIM ejector
• Safety information

The Pixel 11 seems to be much like final yr’s vanilla mannequin (our evaluation right here). The digital camera bar has been refreshed with an all-black end. The LED flash is now grouped with the three lenses as an alternative of being encased in a bezel. This is a welcome change because it provides the gadget a clear, minimal look. The glass again panel retains its shiny end. We used our evaluation unit with out a case and discovered it to be fairly the fingerprint magnet.

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The aluminium body has a matte end, which does wonders for the grip and in-hand really feel. It homes the aspect button and the quantity rocker on its proper edge. The USB-C port is sandwiched between the speaker slits on the backside. Up prime lie the SIM tray and the microphone. The smartphone is rated IP68 for mud and water resistance. The lack of an IP69/IP69K score on a flagship mannequin is a little bit of a letdown. Having stated that, the Pixel 11 is immersible as much as 1.5 metres in water for half-hour. It weighs 197g, which isn’t too cumbersome by trendy requirements.

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The 6.3-inch LTPS OLED show has a 120Hz refresh price and can attain 2,000 nits in High Brightness Mode. Since that is an LTPS panel, its refresh price can’t drop to 1Hz. When the display screen is idle, it refreshes at 60Hz. The contact response is easy and satisfying. In vivid out of doors circumstances, the show is ready to attain an optimum degree of brightness to keep up legibility. The under-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is quick and snappy. You can unlock the telephone with a easy faucet with out even waking up the display screen.

The 1,080 x 2,424p OLED show curates a wonderful viewing expertise. The visuals showcase vibrant colors combined with sharp particulars. The punchy distinction provides to the flavour. You additionally get HDR10+ help and Widevine L1 DRM certification. The streaming high quality is constant throughout all main OTT platforms. The speaker setup produces a well-rounded audio output.

Google Pixel 11 Review: Performance and Cameras

Google’s in-house Tensor G6 SoC lies on the coronary heart of the Pixel 11. This 3nm chipset powers the Pro fashions within the lineup too. The vanilla mannequin is supplied with 12GB of RAM and is available in 2 storage variants.

• 256GB: Rs 89,999
• 512GB: Rs 1,04,999

We ran a few benchmarks on the Pixel 11. Here’s the way it carried out.

• AnTuTu 3D: 1,209,824
• Geekbench 6: 1,702 (single-core) | 4,456 (multi-core)

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The Tensor G6 processor does considerably properly in benchmark checks in comparison with its predecessor. The efficiency bounce in on a regular basis use isn’t noticeable proper off the bat, because the Tensor G5 chipset was adept at dealing with routine duties with none hiccups. We did discover that the Pixel 11 usually runs cooler than final yr’s mannequin, in order that’s a plus. Apps load rapidly, and juggling a bunch of them collectively doesn’t trigger any undesirable lag or stutters. Google’s haptic recreation stays the most effective within the recreation. The G6 pulls by on the subject of dealing with on-device AI duties. The phrase from Google is that the brand new chipset presents 50% extra processing energy on this regard in comparison with the Tensor G5. 

Pixels don’t have the popularity for being gaming beasts, however the newest mannequin does a very good job of operating titles like BGMI and Call of Duty: Mobile. The gameplay stays constant at excessive graphics and body price settings. Thermal administration isn’t drastically totally different from what we’re used to seeing, however the smartphone doesn’t trouble you with throttling points. We observed the primary indicators of heat alongside the again panel quarter-hour into our gaming session. There’s nonetheless room for enchancment there.

Talking concerning the software program, Pixel 11 runs the brand new Android 17 out of the field. Fans of inventory Android will just like the clear, bloatware-free interface. While not a lot has modified by way of design and format, Google has made a number of tweaks. The most welcome one comes on the Quick Settings Menu, the place the Wi-Fi and Mobile Data tiles have been break up into two. Now you possibly can toggle your cell knowledge with only one faucet as an alternative of going into the Internet tile. The panel editor enables you to resize the tiles.

Compared to different Android skins, Google has at all times lagged behind on the subject of fancy lock display screen themes. Android 17 takes a step in the fitting course with the introduction of ‘Theme Packs’. So far, there are solely 3 Harry Potter themes, which look a bit AI-esque, however we’re excited to see extra additions in future updates. While we’re right here, we’d prefer to see extra AOD faces too.

Talking about function additions, the native Camera app will get a brand new Magic Capture toggle, positioned conveniently subsequent to the Photo and Video toggles. When you enter this mode, your telephone begins recording video and captures stills alongside the way in which. The photographs are robotically refined and offered as completed footage whenever you go to the Photos app. The native display screen recorder now enables you to movie your self whereas capturing the content material on the display screen. This shall be a helpful device for content material creators. The Gemini Assistant will get a small enhance too, as it may now look into different Google apps for related knowledge.

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Ever since Si/C tech has change into the norm, we’re used to seeing smartphones pack ridiculously huge battery packs. While the Pixel 11’s modest 4,985mAh unit pales as compared, it may nonetheless get you thru the day with no need a top-up halfway. We have to present credit score the place credit score is due – the Tensor G6 chipset does a wonderful job at battery administration. When it involves charging pace, nevertheless, Google nonetheless has a protracted technique to go. With help for 30W wired charging, it takes virtually 90 minutes to totally cost this gadget. There’s additionally help for 25W Qi2 wi-fi magnetic charging.

The digital camera array options an up to date 48MP main shooter with a 1/1.56” sensor. The 13MP ultrawide lens and 10.8MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom stay unchanged. The punch-hole cutout on the show homes a ten.5MP selfie shooter.

The 48MP main shooter captures good pictures in out of doors daylight circumstances. The photographs showcase pure colors with heat tones and vibrant hues. If you’re not a fan of overprocessed, ‘social media ready’ footage, the Pixel 11 presents the most effective capturing experiences. The sharpness, distinction, and dynamic vary are on level as properly. In restricted lighting circumstances, the smartphone does a very good job of analysing the scene and assigning true colors to the pictures. There isn’t any seen noise within the closing pictures.

The 10.8MP telephoto lens presents a 5x optical zoom. This is useful when your topic is at a distance. The 5x pictures have quite a lot of element, however compared to the outcomes from the principle digital camera, they seem a smidge softer. The excellent news is that these photographs are capable of replicate the principle sensor’s color tone. The telephoto sensor additionally is useful when taking 5x portrait pictures. The smartphone does an excellent job of specializing in the topic, separating it from its background, and making use of a tasteful blur impact.

The 13MP ultrawide lens is your go-to digital camera when taking scenic panorama pictures. It could not produce as sharp outcomes as the principle digital camera, however the closing outcomes have tasteful colors, distinction, and dynamic vary. We didn’t hesitate to make use of this digital camera in out of doors daylight circumstances. In restricted lighting, the pictures had been a tad grainy however nonetheless satisfactory. The front-facing 10.5MP digital camera captures clear and detailed selfies. These footage do justice to the topic’s pores and skin tone and texture. There are not any synthetic smoothing or brightening results tacked on to the selfies.

The main shooter and telephoto lens can document 4K movies at 24/30/60fps. The front-facing digital camera can shoot 4K movies at 30/60fps. The ultrawide doesn’t supply 4K recording at 60fps. Your body price choices are restricted to 24/30fps at this decision.

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Verdict

Given the present market development, the Pixel 11 is likely one of the smarter flagship purchases you can also make proper now. It will get a significant {hardware} replace within the type of the Tensor G6 chipset. The rejuvenated processor is healthier at processing on-device AI duties and managing battery life. The digital camera bar seems to be extra refined and cleaner than ever. Android 17 presents a very good software program expertise and lastly brings some extremely requested options. The digital camera array is reliable in a variety of lighting circumstances. The charging pace leaves extra to be desired, however a full day of battery life makes up for it.

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Pros

• Clean design
• Good software program expertise
• 7 main OS updates

Cons

• Slow charging pace
• Not a gaming beast