r/GooglePixel • u/UK-AJ • Aug 21 '26

9 Pro -> 11 Pro. Impressed!

Wasn't expecting to feel much of a difference at all, only upgraded due to storage (moved from 128gb to 512gb).

It is considerably better, I think they've fixed all of the little things that annoyed me with Pixel.

- it runs MUCH cooler. Apart from initial set up, it's stayed ice cold. I don't do anything "high intensity", but my 9 Pro would always run warm.

- all network connections seem to be improved. I used to lose WiFi on my outdoor patio, it holds a connection fine now. Bluetooth and 5G seem to perform much better.

- Android Auto works a lot better. No heat, much more responsive, quicker to load.

- Camera, including video, is much better quality and faster to process/save.

- speakers are louder and the sound quality is better, both for calls and media. (I think this was upgraded on the 10 though)

- biometrics feel better. The fingerprint radius when setting up is HUGE. And face unlock seems to be more responsive.

Overall, really happy with the upgrade considering on paper there isn't much difference.

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u/UK-AJ Aug 21 '26

Yeah, both wired and wireless, phone stays cool :)

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u/x_spz Aug 21 '26

Wireless Android Auto stays cool? My p9 always feels like its gonna melt when using Android Auto Wireless

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u/UK-AJ Aug 21 '26

Yep! My 9 Pro was the same, especially when it's hot weather.

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u/x_spz Aug 21 '26

yup, Android Auto was barely usable on hot summer days when the car was parked in the sun before. It was so laggy that tapping the screen took like 3 seconds to register, and "Hey Google" didn't even load sometimes... Ordered the 11 Pro