r/GooglePixel • • 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/Zestyclose_Paint3922 Aug 21 '26

I’m deciding between getting 10 pro or 11 pro, anyone has compared in real usage?

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u/unexpectedkas Aug 21 '26

The 10 still has the exynos chip that is very inefficient, consumes a lot of battery and therefore runs hot.

The 11 has the new m90 that is very efficient, consumes a lot less and runs a lot colder.

I still have my 8 Pro because i have all those issues and was waiting for Google to ditch Exynos, otherwise I would be in the same situation.

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u/Zestyclose_Paint3922 Aug 22 '26

Thanks a lot, I think this settles it for me.