iPhone 18 Pro vs. Pixel 11 Pro: The New Apple and Google Pro Phones Are Quite Different
This article compares the newly released iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro, both of which saw a $100 price increase. While both devices emphasize advanced photography capabilities, they cater to different user bases through their distinct designs and operating systems.
Why it matters
As flagship smartphone prices continue to rise, consumers are increasingly looking for value-based comparisons to justify the high cost of premium mobile hardware.
Both Apple and Google raised the price of their 2026 flagship phones by $100, but which one deserves the higher price tag? I compared the specs of iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro to find out.
Read full bio September 17, 2026, 6:15 pm ET
Apple's $1,199 iPhone 18 Pro and Google's $1,099 Pixel 11 Pro. Apple; Google; CNET The iPhone Duo might have stolen the spotlight at Apple’s Surprise and Shine event last week, but the latest high-end iPhone 18 Pro remains the go-to option for creatives. With the inclusion of variable aperture that can control light exposure for photography and long battery life, Apple’s new Pro phone is well equipped for media capture. But the new model is more expensive than ever. At its $1,199 starting price, the phone is $100 more than the base iPhone 17 Pro and Google’s new $1,099 Pixel 11 Pro .
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