Phones · 2026 · Google

Google Pixel 11

An Android phone with a 6.3-inch OLED display. It has the Google Tensor G6 processor, a 48 MP main camera and a 5× telephoto. The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL are different models; this entry covers the standard one.

GPQQ7; 12 GB / 256 GB; Frost

Google Pixel 11 — Back of the Frost Google Pixel 11, showing the three-camera island. The manufacturer store photo shows the phone held in a hand.
Back of the Frost Google Pixel 11, showing the three-camera island. The manufacturer store photo shows the phone held in a hand.

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Model codeGPQQ7; 5G mmWave

Google Ireland lists the sub-6 GHz model as GUJ0N in the same specification list. This entry follows the GPQQ7 page.

Announcement / sale12 August 2026 / 20 August 2026

Pre-orders opened with the announcement; shelf availability from 20 August.

Display6.3-inch OLED; 1080 × 2424; 422 ppi; 60–120 Hz

Google calls the 60–120 Hz range "Smooth Display" and does not say LTPO.

Brightness2000 nits HDR; 3000 nits peak

Peak is not sustained full-screen brightness.

Cover glassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front and back); aluminium frame
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G6
Memory / storage12 GB RAM / 256 GB; 512 GB option (Zoned UFS)

The 512 GB version also has 12 GB RAM.

Main camera48 MP; f/1.70; 1/1.56-inch sensor; 85°; OIS + EIS
Ultrawide camera13 MP; f/2.2; 120°; 1/3.1-inch sensor
Telephoto camera10.8 MP; f/3.1; 5× optical zoom; OIS; 30× Super Zoom

The 30× figure is digital zoom; optical range is 5×.

Front camera10.5 MP; f/2.2; 95°; autofocus
VideoRear: 4K 24/30/60, 10-bit HDR, 240 fps slow motion; front: 4K 30/60
Battery4985 mAh typical; 4840 mAh minimum
Wired chargingAbout 55% in 30 minutes with a 30 W or higher USB-C PPS charger

The charger is sold separately; the box has a 1 m USB-C cable.

Wireless chargingPixelsnap; Qi2.2 certified; up to 25 W
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax; 2×2 MIMO); Bluetooth 6; NFC; Google Cast
PositioningDual Band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo

Google Ireland also lists BeiDou, QZSS and NavIC here.

PortUSB Type-C 3.2
SIMDual eSIM (two eSIMs active at once; stores 8 or more eSIMs)

Google Ireland lists a single nano SIM and eSIM.

DurabilityIP68 dust and water resistance

Google's page does not state the depth or duration conditions.

Size and weight152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm; 197 g

Metric values are from Google Ireland. The US page gives 6 × 2.8 × 0.3 in and 6.9 oz.

AuthenticationFingerprint and face unlock; Titan M3 security chip
AudioStereo speakers; 3 microphones; Spatial Audio
SoftwareLaunched with Android 17; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Emergency featuresSatellite SOS; car crash detection; emergency location

The page does not state satellite service coverage or regional terms.

In the boxPhone; 1 m USB-C cable (USB 2.0)

From the manufacturer

Google says the Tensor G6 CPU is 25% faster at web browsing and 15% quicker at launching apps than the Tensor G5. These are the company's own figures from pre-production devices. The store page lists "30+ hour" battery life. Google Store

Strengths and limitations

  • Android Authority describes heat and stutter as this model's main weakness. The reviewer says the standard Pixel 11 lacks the vapour chamber found in the Pro models. The camera app switched off some zoom and Creator Suite features with a "device is too warm" message. The phone reached 46 °C in the 3DMark stress test.

    One review unit tested by Brady Snyder, in hot Phoenix weather including a zoo trip. The Pro models did not overheat in the same testing. The software build number is not stated.

    Android Authority: Google Pixel 11 review (Brady Snyder)
  • Android Authority rates battery life well: it lasted a full day and gave over five hours of screen-on time using about 75% of the battery. It also notes that 120 Hz is off by default.

    The same review unit. The result comes from hot-weather and travel days; the measurement method is not detailed.

    Android Authority: Google Pixel 11 review (Brady Snyder)
  • Trusted Reviews and Android Authority both say the display is not LTPO. It switches only between 60 and 120 Hz. Trusted Reviews adds that the always-on display shows only a plain clock and carries a battery warning.

    Two separate review units. Google's own page says "Smooth Display (60–120 Hz)" and does not mention LTPO. The always-on display finding comes from Trusted Reviews only.

    Trusted Reviews: Google Pixel 11 Review: Rock, meet hard place (Cam Bunton)
  • Trusted Reviews finds battery and charging average. A busy day with about five hours of screen time ended at 30%. The charger drew about 26 W. With Extreme Charging on it reached about 54% in 30 minutes, and a full charge took 90–100 minutes.

    Cam Bunton's week-long test, with benchmark-heavy days. Measured with Extreme Charging on; the software version is not stated.

    Trusted Reviews: Google Pixel 11 Review: Rock, meet hard place (Cam Bunton)
  • Trusted Reviews says the ultrawide and telephoto cameras are weak at night. It saw noise and washed-out images on the ultrawide and lost detail on the telephoto. It finds the main camera adequate at night.

    The same single review unit. The comparison with the Pixel 11 Pro is the reviewer's own opinion, not a measured camera test.

    Trusted Reviews: Google Pixel 11 Review: Rock, meet hard place (Cam Bunton)
  • 91mobiles measured 18.7 hours in the PCMark battery test (100 to 20 percent); screen-on time averaged about 5 hours in mixed use. Charging from 20 to 100 percent with 30 W wired took about an hour and a half.

    Indian market Frost unit; memory and storage were not stated. Screen-on time depends on the author's usage pattern.

    91mobiles: Google Pixel 11 review
  • In the same review's Burnout thermal test the Pixel 11 scored 19.4 percent stability, meaning performance is throttled below 20 percent under sustained load. It notes that the telephoto camera can oversaturate tones and that video is recorded in SDR rather than 10-bit HDR.

    Single unit and a single test tool; in-game frame rates were found similar to rivals, with no figures given.

    91mobiles: Google Pixel 11 review

Owner experiences and issues

  • Marmalade4066 finds battery life on the standard Pixel 11 poor. The battery screen showed mobile network at 65%, later 80%. The phone fell from 80% to 29% with about 1.5 hours of screen-on time. Commenters suggested background apps and low data mode; the cause is unconfirmed.

    A single owner post; this is their first Pixel, coming from a Galaxy S22. Software version and network conditions are not given. The title says "base Pixel 11"; this is not a confirmed Google issue.

    Reddit r/GooglePixel11Series: Marmalade4066, "Horrible battery life on base pixel 11"
  • Only_Ad_1172, switching from an iQOO 12, saw no lag or stutter in daily use on the Pixel 11. They find screen-on time and battery backup better than expected and the camera consistent. They do not recommend it for heavy gaming.

    A single owner post; usage length is not stated and there is no verified purchase. The purchase was made during a sale in India. One other commenter, based on older Pixel experience, complains about lack of power.

    Reddit r/PixelUsersIndia: Only_Ad_1172, "Switched from iQOO 12 to Pixel 11 during the BBD sale"
  • On Flipkart, verified buyer Pankaj Gurav finds the processor good enough for non-gamers. He says the battery could be better and the camera struggles in low light. Another verified buyer, upgrading from a Pixel 7, finds the phone smoother and faster.

    Flipkart 12 GB / 256 GB Obsidian and Frost pages; two separate reviews carrying a "Verified Purchase" tag. Usage length and software version are not stated; only the first page of the list was read.

    Flipkart: Google Pixel 11 Frost 256 GB customer reviews

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Sources

  1. Google Store: Pixel 11 tech specs (US)
  2. Google Store Ireland: Pixel 11 tech specs
  3. Google Store: Pixel 11 product page
  4. Google: Google introduces Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL (12 August 2026)
  5. Android Authority: Google Pixel 11 review (Brady Snyder)
  6. Trusted Reviews: Google Pixel 11 Review: Rock, meet hard place (Cam Bunton)
  7. Reddit r/GooglePixel11Series: Marmalade4066, "Horrible battery life on base pixel 11"
  8. Reddit r/PixelUsersIndia: Only_Ad_1172, "Switched from iQOO 12 to Pixel 11 during the BBD sale"
  9. Flipkart: Google Pixel 11 Frost 256 GB customer reviews
  10. 91mobiles: Google Pixel 11 review