Unboxing and actual testing of Google Pixel 11 Pro XL.
Google’s new generation flagship phone Pixel 11 series is officially launched in Taiwan. After reading the specifications, many people may think that “this generation upgrade does not seem to be big”, and even think that it is more cost-effective to go back and buy the previous generation. But is this really the case? Free 3C Technology Channel also took the lead in unboxing and testing the main model Pixel 11 Pro series to show you whether it is worth buying!
The actual model tested in this article is Pixel 11 Pro XL. There are two types of Pixel 11 Pro series: Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL. The main differences are body size, screen size, battery capacity and fast charging speed. The remaining core specifications and main functions are roughly the same. To put it simply, it depends on whether you prefer a compact and easy-to-hold feel or a larger screen experience.
● Pixel 11 Pro: 6.3-inch screen, 4,850mAh battery, fast charging up to 55% power in about 30 minutes, wireless charging Qi2.2 25W
● Pixel 11 Pro XL: 6.8-inch screen, 5,115mAh battery, fast charging up to 75% in about 30 minutes, wireless charging Qi2.2 25W
The camera row on the back of the machine is made of full glass to enhance the texture.
The camera row is replaced with full glass
At first glance, the exterior design continues the style of the previous generation, but the Pixel 11 Pro series has redesigned the camera row this time and switched to a full-glass design, making the overall texture more refined. The color matching also brings freshness, with 4 colors available: sandstone pink, olive green, mist gray and obsidian black.
The screen has been upgraded simultaneously. The peak brightness of the Super Actua screen has reached a maximum of 3,600 nits, setting a new high for previous generations of Pixels. When used in bright sunlight, it is less susceptible to the impact of strong light than the previous generation. In addition, the screen also uses a new anti-scratch coating, which is more than twice as scratch-resistant as before.
Both the Pixel 11 Pro (204 grams) and Pixel 11 Pro XL (226 grams) are slightly lighter than their predecessors.
The peak brightness of the Pixel 11 Pro series Super Actua screen reaches a maximum of 3,600 nits.
HiLight interactive lighting effects usage scenarios need to be expanded
The Pixel 11 Pro series adds HiLight lighting effects to the camera lineup this time. This feature is not supported by the standard version of Pixel 11, so if you are interested in HiLight, you can only go straight to the Pro series.
Currently, HiLight has two main usage scenarios. The first is that when a frequently used contact person calls, HiLight will light up as a reminder, so you can quickly determine who is calling from the light without picking up the phone.
The second is that when talking to Gemini, you can use HiLight to tell whether Gemini is thinking or listening. When thinking, the light effect will have a rotation-like effect. It is worth noting that HiLight only activates when the phone screen is placed downwards.
At this stage, there are indeed not many application scenarios for HiLight. Google said that it will continue to expand its functions in the future, such as adding message reminders for important contacts, and does not rule out further connection with third-party apps to give this set of lighting effects more room to play.
When a frequently used contact person calls or talks to Gemini, the HiLight light effect will light up.
AI makes phones smarter, G6 chip speeds up
Gemini Intelligence is a highlight of the Pixel 11 series. It is available in all models of the series, which means that the phone has a smarter AI assistant that understands you better.
One of the important functions of Gemini Intelligence is personalized smart services, such as the ability to integrate information across apps. Currently, it mainly supports Google’s own services such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Docs, Google Calendar or YouTube. Users can decide which apps to open and connect to. For example, just ask Gemini: “Can you tell me about my Osaka itinerary?” It can automatically find the Osaka travel itinerary sent by friends from Gmail and mark the relevant locations directly on Google Maps, without having to search back and forth between different apps.
Please use Gemini to find the Osaka itinerary. You can find it directly from Gmail and mark it on Google Maps.
Another useful function of Gemini Intelligence is “speech modification”. Take Gmail or Google keep notes as an example. As long as you speak to your mobile phone, AI can convert your speech into text. It will automatically remove “um”, “ah”, “that” and other oral redundant words. Even if you suddenly change your words and make corrections in the middle of the sentence, it can understand it. The actual operation speed is extremely fast. Almost as soon as you finish speaking and press confirm, the text has been sorted and the accuracy is also high. Google attributes this to the new Tensor The G6 chip emphasizes increasing AI performance by 50%.
The AI speech-to-text function is extremely fast and highly accurate in actual testing.
Camera software and hardware upgrade with up to 120x AI zoom
Relying on powerful computational photography, cameras have always been the strong point of Pixel phones. However, this time the Pixel 11 Pro series not only upgrades the software, but also upgrades the hardware. Both the wide-angle main lens and the telephoto lens are replaced with new photosensitive elements to further improve the photosensitivity. It is also equipped with an upgraded image signal processor to enhance the night shooting performance of the two lenses. The night shooting speed is increased by 4.5 times. After pressing the shutter, the shooting can be completed faster and the chance of shaking blur is reduced.
Telephoto is also the focus of improvement. Portrait mode supports 5x zoom for the first time, adding a more practical focal length when shooting long-distance portraits. With the support of AI computing, the professional zoom has also been further increased from the previous generation’s maximum 100x to 120x. It mainly relies on Google’s good AI computing to directly “AI bring you” the originally blurry and missing details.
Pixel 11 Pro series rear camera specifications
● Main lens: 50 million pixels
● Ultra-wide angle: 48 million pixels, supports macro focus
● Telephoto: 48 million pixels, 5x optical zoom, up to 120x professional zoom
●Three-camera daytime actual shooting
● 120x zoom real shot
● Three-lens real-life shooting at night
There are new ways to take photos and videos
Google has also added many new features to the camera this time, such as one-click capture, camera style and video creator mode, which provide new ways to play from taking photos to recording.
● One-click capture
One-click capture means that after shooting a video, AI will automatically determine the best scene and capture a 12-megapixel photo with clear image quality. When encountering pets, children or other fast-moving subjects, you don’t have to keep pressing the shutter button to grab the moment. You can capture the entire video first, and then let AI select suitable photos, which is equivalent to taking into account both videos and photos at once.
● Camera style
“Camera Style” gives Pixel more freedom in shooting tones. In addition to preset styles such as native, natural, light and shadow, and warm sun, you can further adjust details such as contrast, saturation, vividness, and hue. If you usually apply filters or adjust colors after taking photos, you can now set your favorite style directly during the shooting stage.
● Creator mode
Video recording has been added to the “Creator Mode”, which includes a teleprompter, audio visualization tools, and voice enhancement functions. The teleprompter is especially convenient for self-recording. Text can be displayed directly on the phone screen. You can also set the font size and scroll speed by yourself, so there is no need to prepare another device to read the manuscript.
in conclusion
Overall, the Pixel 11 Pro XL does not have a surprising upgrade at first glance, but after actual use, you will find that Google has put a lot of effort into the details, and has further optimized the screen, camera and daily experience. In particular, Gemini Intelligence is more in-depth in daily operations, the camera strength has also been improved, and the recognizable HiLight lighting effect is a generation that “the more you use it, the more you can feel the progress.” If you are already a Pixel 10 Pro series user, there is really no need to rush to upgrade; but if you use an older Pixel, or want to buy a Google phone for the first time, the Pixel 11 Pro series is still a choice worth considering.
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