I expected to hate the Pixel 11 Pro, but Google proved me wrong
A tech reviewer shares their experience with the Pixel 11 Pro, noting that hardware improvements like a new modem finally address long-standing performance issues. Despite initial skepticism, the author concludes that the device is a worthwhile upgrade.
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Android phones I expected to hate the Pixel 11 Pro, but Google proved me wrong I can finally enjoy the novelty of making calls on my smartphone. By Zac Kew-Denniss • Aug 31, 2026 — 5:00 AM ET
0 • Joe Maring / Android Authority Follow us on Google Discover Add us as preferred source I wasn’t expecting much from the Pixel 11 Pro . I didn’t plan to buy the phone, let alone love it. In fact, the original idea for this article was to discuss how Google hasn’t earned the right to make small iterations of its phones the way Samsung and Apple have, and that I was going to keep my Pixel 10 Pro .
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