The Google Pixel 11 has an identity problem (and that’s okay)

Weeks after the Google Pixel 11 launch , it’s clear the most egregious change wasn’t the price hike. The Pixel 11 Pro XL costs the same as Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, but Google could’ve justified the new price by boosting Tensor performance, doubling down on local AI features, or meaningfully changing the design. Google’s Tensor G6 chip is an iterative upgrade at best , my favorite Pixel exclusive uses cloud processing (Magic Capture), and the Pixel 11 Pro XL is still