Pixel 11 Pro's telephoto camera has an upgrade Google forgot to mention - Android Authority
The Google Pixel 11 Pro features an upgraded telephoto camera sensor that allows for closer focus distances compared to previous models. This hardware change was not officially highlighted by Google but was discovered by users.
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Android phones Pixel 11 Pro's telephoto camera has an upgrade Google forgot to mention You can zoom in on closer subjects. By Taylor Kerns • Aug 19, 2026 — 10:22 AM ET
0 • Joe Maring / Android Authority Follow us on Google Discover Add us as preferred source TL;DR The Pixel 11 Pro comes with an upgraded telephoto camera sensor. As demonstrated by a Reddit user, compared to the Pixel 10 Pro and 9 Pro, the Pixel 11 Pro’s telephoto camera can focus on closer subjects. Google hasn’t responded to our request for comment.
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