Google Pixel 11 Pro XL compared with Pixel 10 Pro XL: Is the €200 premium justified?
Google's new flagship features a more powerful processor and significantly improved battery life, but most specifications have changed only slightly.
The price of the Pixel 11 Pro XL in some online stores is around €1,100, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL can be purchased for approximately €900. Experts compared the devices to determine whether the price difference is justified.
Both smartphones are equipped with 6.8-inch OLED displays with a 120 Hz refresh rate and nearly identical designs. The main advantage of the new model is battery life: in tests, it lasted 16 hours and 45 minutes, compared to 12 hours and 29 minutes for its predecessor. The time for a full charge has also decreased—from 82 to 60 minutes.
The Tensor G6 processor provided a CPU performance boost of over 20% compared to the Tensor G5. However, graphical performance remained virtually unchanged. The main camera and ultra-wide-angle module also retained their previous sensors. A larger sensor was introduced in the telephoto lens with five-times optical zoom, though the improvement in photo quality was minor.
Overall, the Pixel 11 Pro XL offers noticeable improvements in battery life and processing power but does not deliver a significant leap in display quality, graphics, or camera performance. Therefore, the premium for the new generation is primarily justified for those who value longer battery life and processor performance.
