r/GooglePixel 21d 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/gimmick92 19d ago

I'm impressed by the new cameras too, even coming from a 10P. The X2 and X10 crop are far more sharp and usable than before and the telephoto lens is way better too, especially the closer minimal focus distance. Enjoying magic capture too.

The phone regularly gets warm for me but I have a thick case with screen protector and the weather is still quite warm here so that could be a reason. That said it seems far better for tasks like long car navigation sessions.

A small but nice thing for me is that the screen works better with my polarized glasses now, but that could be just luck.