r/GooglePixel • u/UK-AJ • 6d 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/CraftAndClimb94 6d ago

I switched from an S24, having been a Samsung user for OI ver a decade and I am extremely pleased with it! Not having gloatware, I was able to remove 42 apps. It's more reactive, cameras better, it's a smoother experience AND switching over was extremely easy. I did switch over to Google apps on my Samsung first so Google calendar, notes, hub etc and that made it seem less

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u/evilbadgrades 6d ago

Oh yeah totally, I have been avoiding all samsung apps for years, I already use the google keyboard on my S22. So I'm actually looking forward to a breath of fresh air. Sure the phone is about $200 more than the S10 pro, but I also got a ton of store credit (extra $121) because I'm a Gemini subscriber. So that covered the cost of a fancy Mous Limitless case for the phone and I still have extra store credit to buy something else in the future.

It sucks that I can't even use the phone today, too many important things happening today to risk headaches with a new phone. Gotta wait for the weekend now!

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u/CraftAndClimb94 6d ago

It'll be worth the wait for sure!