The Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro arrive with more overlap than any previous Pixel generation, making the choice between them tighter than ever. Both phones continue the design language introduced with the Pixel 9 and carried through the Pixel 10, but Google has made meaningful updates for 2026.
The most notable change is the camera bar. The outer frame is metal, while the bar itself is now glass. Google slimmed the Pixel 11 camera bar so it is thinner and sits closer to the body. The Pixel 11 Pro camera bar still protrudes more, which is worth considering for protection. Supported cases work on both models, but you should confirm that any third-party case is fully compatible before buying, since the Pro’s camera sticks out further and could be more exposed to damage.
Displays, Memory, and Storage
The Pixel 11 Pro uses a higher-resolution 1280 x 2856 panel, while the base Pixel 11 stays at 1080 x 2424 with thicker bezels. Because the standard model is not LTPO, it supports a 60–120Hz refresh rate rather than the Pro’s 1–120Hz LTPO display, so it misses out on the more aggressive refresh rate adjustments.
Both screens are bright. The base Pixel 11 reaches up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness, while the Pixel 11 Pro climbs to 3,600 nits. For durability, the base model uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and the Pro adds a specialized anti-scratch coating on top of its Victus 2 glass for more than double the scratch resistance of previous models. A screen protector may still be worth adding, especially if you plan to use the HiLight feature, which requires the phone to be face down.
On memory and storage, the base Pixel 11 ships with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of storage. The Pixel 11 Pro also starts at 12GB of RAM with 256GB of storage, down from 16GB on the Pixel 10 Pro. To get 16GB of RAM on the Pro, you need the 512GB or 1TB configuration. All models now include UFS 4.0 storage by default at the entry-level tier, but faster Zoned UFS performance is limited to the 512GB tier and above on either phone.
Connectivity and HiLight
Connectivity marks another difference. The Pixel 11 offers Wi-Fi 6E, while the Pixel 11 Pro steps up to Wi-Fi 7 and adds UWB support for improved Bluetooth connectivity and benefits when using digital car keys.
The Pixel 11 Pro is also the only model with HiLight, a colorful LED integrated into the flash. It functions as an indicator for Gemini and incoming calls when the phone is placed face down in Flip to Shh mode, serving as a basic, limited notification LED.
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