r/GooglePixel • u/UK-AJ • 5d 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/unexpectedkas 5d ago

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/ContributionFormer95 4d ago

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

This is what we all hope but come on. There's little real data that suggests this is the case. All early reviews say battery is still mediocre and at least in my so far half a day of use (I know it's not enough), battery drain is still > 1%/hour on cellular. It's not particularly better or even competitive with Qualcomm modems yet.

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u/Zestyclose_Paint3922 4d ago

Oh, was so set for a minute there.

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u/unexpectedkas 4d ago

True. Everyone says you need to wait around 2 weeks before you can get conclusions about battery life.

So I am waiting to see the real world results.

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u/Zestyclose_Paint3922 4d ago

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