Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Specs, US price, release date, and Android Hire verdict
The Pixel 11 Pro XL starts at $1,299 in the US. Same Tensor G6 and 50/48/48 cameras as the Pixel 11 Pro, in a 6.8-inch 3600-nit OLED with a 5,115mAh cell, 45W wired charging, and 16:45h of GSMArena endurance.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL at a glance
- US price: $1,299 (256GB), $1,419 (512GB), $1,649 (1TB) — $100 above Pixel 10 Pro XL.
- 6.8-inch 1344 × 2992 LTPO OLED, 226 g, Android 17, seven years of updates.
- 5,115mAh, 45W wired (75% in 30 min), 25W Qi2.2; GSMArena 16:45h active use.
- Same 50MP + 48MP 5x + 48MP UW cameras as Pixel 11 Pro; Tensor G6 ~1.61M AnTuTu.
- Buy XL over Pro if you want the larger screen, faster charging, and extra hour of battery.
- 16:45h GSMArena active use from a 5,115mAh cell — among the longest of any 2026 Android bar phone
- 45W wired (75% in 30 min) and 25W Qi2.2 Pixelsnap, a real step up from Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Larger 48MP 5x telephoto sensor than last year's XL, plus unchanged excellent 50MP main and 48MP ultrawide
- 6.8-inch 3600-nit LTPO OLED, 482 ppi, 226g — slightly slimmer than Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Seven years of OS updates, Gemini Intelligence, UWB, Satellite SOS
- $100 more than last year's Pixel 10 Pro XL at every storage tier
- Tensor G6 still cannot match Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or A20 Pro in GPU (~1.61M AnTuTu)
- Battery is slightly smaller than the Pixel 10 Pro XL's 5,200mAh even though endurance improved
- 226g is a brick next to the Galaxy S26 or iPhone 18 Pro
Android Hire Verdict — Best big Pixel, priced like a Pro Max
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is the most complete Pixel Google has shipped: brighter, longer-lasting, faster to charge, and with a better telephoto than the 10 Pro XL. At $1,299 it now costs the same as iPhone 18 Pro Max, so the decision is ecosystem and cameras, not value. Buy it if you want Google's computational photography on a 6.8-inch phone and do not play GPU-heavy games. If you do, the Galaxy S26 Ultra or iPhone 18 Pro Max will feel faster.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL video
Google's official Made by Google 2026 event, where Pixel 11 Pro XL was unveiled with the rest of the Pixel 11 family.
Official video: Made by Google. Embedded from the brand channel — watch on YouTube for the original.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL in depth
Battery life despite a smaller cell
The 5,115mAh pack is 85mAh smaller than the Pixel 10 Pro XL, yet GSMArena recorded 16:45h of active use — hours better than last year. Tensor G6's efficiency and Android 17's adaptive battery are doing the work, not capacity.
Charging is finally competitive: 45W wired to 75% in 30 minutes, plus 25W magnetic Qi2.2. Pixel 11 Pro (non-XL) stays at 30W wired.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmarks
GSMArena lab results for a retail Pixel 11 Pro XL. CPU is a meaningful step over Tensor G5; GPU remains the gap versus Qualcomm and Apple flagships.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs the competition
How the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL compares against the Google Pixel 11 Pro, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — its closest rivals in our directory.
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Google Pixel 11 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $1,299 | $1,099 | $1,299 | $1,299 |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED 120Hz | 6.3" LTPO OLED 120Hz | 6.9" LTPO OLED 120Hz | 6.9" QHD+ LTPO 120Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Google Tensor G6 | Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Camera | 50MP + 48MP 5x + 48MP UW | 50MP + 48MP 5x + 48MP UW | 48MP variable aperture | 200MP + 5x + 3x + UW |
| Battery | 5115mAh · 45W / 25W Qi2.2 | 4850mAh · 30W / 25W Qi2.2 | Up to 45h video (eSIM) | 5000mAh · 60W wired |
| AnTuTu 10 | ~1,611,000 | ~1,460,000 | ~3,100,000 (est.) | ~2,628,000 |
| Our score | 89/100 | 88/100 | 93/100 | 90/100 |
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL full specifications
Launch
- Announced
- August 12, 2026
- Released
- August 20, 2026
- Status
- Available
Network
- Technology
- GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
- 5G bands
- Sub-6 + mmWave (USA)
- Speed
- HSPA, LTE, 5G
Body
- Dimensions
- 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm
- Weight
- 226 g
- Build
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, aluminum frame
- SIM
- Nano-SIM + eSIM; eSIM + eSIM (USA)
- Durability
- IP68
Display
- Type
- LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2400 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak
- Size
- 6.8 inches (~89.6% screen-to-body)
- Resolution
- 1344 x 2992 pixels, ~482 ppi
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Platform
- OS
- Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G6 (3 nm)
- CPU
- 7-core Arm C1-Ultra / C1-Pro
- GPU
- IMG CXTP-48-1536
Memory
- Card slot
- No
- Internal
- 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
- Technology
- UFS 4.x
Main Camera
- Setup
- Triple 50+48+48 MP
- Wide
- 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm, 1/1.3", OIS
- Telephoto
- 48 MP, f/2.8, 106mm periscope, 1/1.95", 5x optical
- Ultrawide
- 48 MP, f/1.7, 123°
- Video
- 8K@24/30fps, 4K@60fps, 10-bit HDR
Selfie Camera
- Single
- 42 MP, f/2.2, 103°, PDAF
- Video
- 4K@30/60fps
Sound
- Loudspeaker
- Yes, stereo
- 3.5mm jack
- No
Comms
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7, tri-band
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.2
- Other
- UWB, NFC, Satellite SOS
Features
- Fingerprint
- Under-display, ultrasonic
- Sensors
- Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
- Type
- Li-Ion 5115 mAh
- Charging
- 45W wired (75% in 30 min), 25W Qi2.2 magnetic, reverse wired, bypass charging
- Tested endurance
- 16:45h active use (GSMArena)
Misc
- Colors
- Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian
- Models
- G4HCD, GBC0H
- Price
- $1,299 US (256GB)
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL FAQ
How much is the Pixel 11 Pro XL in the US?
It starts at $1,299 for 256GB, then $1,419 for 512GB and $1,649 for 1TB. That is $100 more than the Pixel 10 Pro XL at each tier. It went on sale 20 August 2026.
Pixel 11 Pro or Pixel 11 Pro XL?
Same cameras and chipset. The XL adds a 6.8-inch panel, a 5,115mAh battery (16:45h tested versus 15:39h), and 45W charging, for $200 more. Buy the Pro if you want compact; buy the XL if you want the big-screen Pixel.
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