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Last week, we were bombarded with Pixel 11 leaks. Thanks to the folks at Android Headlines, we’ve now seen CAD design renders for the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL.
As expected, the phones don’t look like a big visual upgrade from their predecessors. Google is sticking with the same general design it’s had since the Pixel 9 series, and you know what? I’m fine with it.
Not only do I personally still really like Google’s design language, but design is also the last thing Google needs to worry about. As strong as the Pixel 10 series was (and still is), there are other lingering problems Google needs to fix — and none of them have to do with how the phones look.
With the Pixel 11 series, here are the things Google needs to focus on most.
What's the #1 thing Google needs to fix with the Pixel 11 series? 139 votes Improved performance 35 % Longer battery life 42 % Fast, consistent charging speeds 6 % Better new software features 7 % Upgraded base storage 6 % Other (let us know in the comments) 3 %
Proper performance gains
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After years of thermal concerns, last year’s Tensor G5 in the Pixel 10 series finally delivered what I wanted from a Tensor chip since the beginning: a Pixel phone that runs consistently cool, with no overheating issues. The Tensor G4, G3, and prior versions have all run hot, but the G5 finally broke that trend.
Now that the heating issue is under control, the Pixel 11 lineup needs to address another lingering problem: performance.
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