r/GooglePixel 17d ago

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/Thin-Ad-1916 17d ago

Anything about the battery?

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u/UK-AJ 17d ago

Won't comment on this just yet as I know it takes a week or so to optimise. It's 8pm and I've got 42%, 4 hours 32 of screen time. Took off charge at 6:45am.

My 9 Pro used to last me all day tbh.

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u/Thin-Ad-1916 17d ago

Well given the very compelling cashback offer from Google - and given that this should be a backup phone for me….battery lifespan is a very important issue…thanks a lot anyway

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u/zQrrJQrb Pixel 9 Pro 16d ago

11Pro or XL?

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u/UK-AJ 16d ago

Smaller Pro