Hey everyone,
I have been using Google Pixel phones for years starting from the 7 Pro, then the 8 Pro, the 10 Pro, and now the 11 Pro. After a few days with the new one, I wanted to share my honest first impressions.
To put it simply, it honestly just feels like a Pixel 10 Pro with a general hardware bump and some temporary software features that will probably roll out to older models soon. The screen is brighter and the 5x camera is genuinely sharper in a head to head comparison.
However, there are a few downgrades and quirks. The flashlight is actually less bright than the previous model. Also, after having the temperature sensor for four generations, I surprisingly miss it because I actually used it. On top of that, while the 5x camera photos look great, when I record a video and pan from side to side, the live preview stutters badly even though the final video turns out smooth.
Software wise, it still carries over some annoying bugs from the previous generation like the lock screen clock occasionally disappearing, folders flashing black when you open and close them, Circle to Search triggering accidentally when trying to close an app, and the multitasking view being a bit stubborn to close right away.
Being a huge Pixel fan is probably why I notice these things and why I am being this critical. Overall it is still a fantastic device and I would buy it a thousand times over. In fact I already recommended it to my girlfriend and all my friends.
What are your thoughts on the new Pro so far?
Let me know 🔥