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Android Authority's Robert Triggs tested portrait photography on three flagship phones, examining how each handles skin tones, facial detail and background blur. The Pixel's portrait mode offers a simple zoom-based interface with a default 2x setting, plus finer manual controls for exposure, white balance and blur strength than its rivals provide outside their Pro modes.
A hands-on comparison tests the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max, which uses a triple 200-megapixel camera system, against Google's Pixel 11 Pro XL, which gained upgraded main and ultrawide sensors plus a larger 5x telephoto lens this year. The reviewer finds the two phones' main cameras produce very similar color, detail, and low-light results despite OPPO's much higher on-paper resolution and sensor size.
A tech outlet published size comparisons pitting a rumored, unreleased Apple dual-screen device dubbed the 'iPhone Duo' against expected 2026 Android foldables including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, as well as older devices like the original Pixel Fold and Microsoft Surface Duo. No Apple device of this kind has been officially announced.
Google's upcoming Pixel 11 Pro includes a camera zoom feature reaching 120x magnification, relying on AI processing to sharpen distant shots. Early testing finds the extreme zoom genuinely useful in practice, though the AI-enhanced results carry notable drawbacks.
Amazon is offering 18% off the top-spec 1TB configuration of Google's Pixel 11 Pro XL, a $300 reduction from its launch price. This marks the first discount since the phone's release.
An Android Authority writer lays out personal reasons for favoring Google's Pixel 11 Pro over rival Android flagships, citing a cleaner software experience with fewer duplicate or bloatware apps compared to phones like Samsung's. The piece also highlights Pixel's position as first in line for software updates as a key advantage.
Amazon is offering the Google Pixel 11 Pro at a record-low price of $849, down from its usual $1,099, marking a 23% discount. The device features a 6.3-inch display, high-end hardware, advanced AI capabilities, and a robust camera system, making it a compact flagship option. The deal requires an Amazon Prime membership to access the discount.
During Amazon’s October sale, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL received discounts exceeding $250. The 256GB Pixel 11 Pro is now priced at $849, down from $1,099, while the Pixel 11 Pro XL with the same storage drops to $999. The standard Pixel 11 with 256GB is also on sale for $749, making the Pro models more attractive due to their advanced camera features and slight price premium.
Android Authority's Aamir Siddiqui argues that for the price of Apple's base 256GB iPhone 18 Pro Max, buyers have strong Android alternatives. His picks include the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, Motorola Razr Ultra (2026), Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. A reader poll accompanying the piece shows the Galaxy S26 Ultra as the most popular alternative at 42% of votes.
In an Android Authority reader poll of nearly 2,300 votes, 61.5% chose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra as the preferred alternative to Apple's iPhone 18 Pro, beating out the Google Pixel 11 Pro, Motorola Razr Ultra (2026), and other Android flagships by a wide margin. The Galaxy S26 Ultra costs about $100 more than the iPhone 18 Pro but includes features like a Privacy Display, an additional camera, and Samsung's Galaxy AI tools.
An Android Authority columnist praises the Pixel 11 Pro's hardware, cameras and software but says testing uncovered three recurring weaknesses: inconsistent gaming performance, limited battery capacity, and slow wired charging. The writer cites a colleague's investigation finding that the Tensor GPU's rendering approach causes microstutters in games because it lacks native support for certain graphics features.
Multiple Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro/Pro XL owners say Google Maps freezes, flickers, or shows pixelated graphical artifacts when used with Android Auto, over both wired and wireless connections. The issue persists despite clearing app data, reinstalling apps, switching cables, or changing resolution settings, and doesn't affect all users or vehicles.