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Oct 7, 2026 3:13 PM

Prime Members: Google Pixel 11 Pro 256GB Unlocked Smartphone (Obsidian)

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Amazon has for Prime Members: Google Pixel 11 Pro Unlocked Smartphone (various) on sale as listed below for prices starting from $834. Shipping is free.

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Amazon has for Prime Members: Google Pixel 11 Pro Unlocked Smartphone (various) on sale as listed below for prices starting from $834. Shipping is free.

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Google's Pixel 11 Pro is coming through as a strong Android flagship for camera quality, smooth animations, and productivity focused use, with the unlocked model also appealing to anyone who wants bootloader flexibility and the option to run GrapheneOS. The 256GB version is noted as having 12GB of RAM, while the 7 years of Android, security, and Pixel Drop updates make the $834 price easier to justify over time. The main knocks are heat concerns, weaker gaming appeal than Galaxy phones, and a fingerprint scanner that feels worse to some. A polished pick if camera and Android experience matter more than gaming.

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  • Some Pixel owners report overheating and poor performance compared with Snapdragon phones, especially on carrier models. Others report no heating issues on the 11 Pro XL bought directly from Google.

  • It can be cheaper through the Google Store if you have a 10% off coupon and a strong trade-in, and Google One members may also earn store credit. At the same time, Google's 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates make the cost per year low.

  • The unlocked Google/retail Pixel can be bootloader-unlocked, which is the prerequisite for installing GrapheneOS. Carrier-sold versions like Verizon's may have a locked bootloader and are not guaranteed to be unlockable.

  • The 256GB Pixel 11 Pro comes with 12GB of RAM. The 16GB RAM spec applies to other configurations, not this 256GB model.

  • It is positioned more for productivity, work, photos, and Android/AI features than for gaming. For mobile gaming or stylus use, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better fit.

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Oct 7, 2026 6:26 PM
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Shogun749Oct 7, 2026 6:26 PM
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Got my pro for 650 at verizon... I am now really wondering wtf I bought it. It heats up bad... it sucks compared to snapdragon chips and the bootloader is locked. This one however, you can install gangrene OS. It also has 16gb of ram and can use it as a desktop if you hook it up to a monitor.
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Oct 7, 2026 7:15 PM
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brainstormerOct 7, 2026 7:15 PM
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Quote from Shogun749 View quoted comment :
Got my pro for 650 at verizon... I am now really wondering wtf I bought it. It heats up bad... it sucks compared to snapdragon chips and the bootloader is locked. This one however, you can install gangrene OS. It also has 16gb of ram and can use it as a desktop if you hook it up to a monitor.
😂 gangrene OS!
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Oct 7, 2026 7:48 PM
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Quote from Shogun749 View quoted comment :
Got my pro for 650 at verizon... I am now really wondering wtf I bought it. It heats up bad... it sucks compared to snapdragon chips and the bootloader is locked. This one however, you can install gangrene OS. It also has 16gb of ram and can use it as a desktop if you hook it up to a monitor.
I bought straight from Google , 11 Pro XL, no heating issues at all.
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Oct 7, 2026 8:30 PM
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ThatMeskinODOct 7, 2026 8:30 PM
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Quote from Shogun749 View quoted comment :
Got my pro for 650 at verizon... I am now really wondering wtf I bought it. It heats up bad... it sucks compared to snapdragon chips and the bootloader is locked. This one however, you can install gangrene OS. It also has 16gb of ram and can use it as a desktop if you hook it up to a monitor.
You mean Graphene* OS? Lol
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Oct 7, 2026 8:37 PM
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CoolManatee8456Oct 7, 2026 8:37 PM
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This v refurb s25 ultra?
Oct 7, 2026 8:37 PM
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Shogun749Oct 7, 2026 8:37 PM
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Quote from ThatMeskinOD View quoted comment :
You mean Graphene* OS? Lol
Lol yes. It's a joke.
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Oct 7, 2026 8:46 PM
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Gander4390Oct 7, 2026 8:46 PM
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Quote from Shogun749 View quoted comment :
Got my pro for 650 at verizon... I am now really wondering wtf I bought it. It heats up bad... it sucks compared to snapdragon chips and the bootloader is locked. This one however, you can install gangrene OS. It also has 16gb of ram and can use it as a desktop if you hook it up to a monitor.
I recently saw a discussion post from one of the Graphene OS people saying they might be skipping the 11 versions all together. I don't remember the link for it though.

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Oct 7, 2026 8:52 PM
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weirdo4909Oct 7, 2026 8:52 PM
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Quote from Shogun749 View quoted comment :
Got my pro for 650 at verizon... I am now really wondering wtf I bought it. It heats up bad... it sucks compared to snapdragon chips and the bootloader is locked. This one however, you can install gangrene OS. It also has 16gb of ram and can use it as a desktop if you hook it up to a monitor.
How can you install Graphene OS if bootloader is locked?
Oct 7, 2026 9:01 PM
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fuzzyfacedogOct 7, 2026 9:01 PM
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And up to 8% prime Visa
Oct 7, 2026 9:02 PM
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fuzzyfacedogOct 7, 2026 9:02 PM
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Quote from brainstormer View quoted comment :
😂 gangrene OS!
Verizon bloat working in the background constantly
Oct 7, 2026 9:06 PM
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AustinM8565Oct 7, 2026 9:06 PM
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Quote from weirdo4909 View quoted comment :
How can you install Graphene OS if bootloader is locked?
He was saying this one you can since it's unlocked. The one he has you can't. All of the Pixel phones sold by Google and retailers can be unlocked. Ones sold by the carriers are the ones that can be but aren't guaranteed to be locked. Verizon does lock theirs.
Oct 7, 2026 9:30 PM
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CameronN7188Oct 7, 2026 9:30 PM
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Quote from CoolManatee8456 View quoted comment :
This v refurb s25 ultra?
Depends what you want. If you're going to be doing mobile gaming or want to use a stylus, get the S25 Ultra, but if you want the best looking photos, best Android experience and best AI integration, get the Pixel 11 Pro or Pro XL. I own an S24 Ultra which is very similar to the S25 Ultra, and I very much prefer my Pixel 10 Pro over it, but it's a subjective detemination.
Oct 7, 2026 10:24 PM
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SmartJuice1187Oct 7, 2026 10:24 PM
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Comes out still cheaper from Google Store with 10% off coupon. If you have a trade-in even better than Amazon trade-in values.
Oct 7, 2026 10:39 PM
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kungpowchicken123Oct 7, 2026 10:39 PM
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Quote from fuzzyfacedog View quoted comment :
And up to 8% prime Visa
How did you get 8%???

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Oct 7, 2026 10:45 PM
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taterbug23Oct 7, 2026 10:45 PM
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Quote from kungpowchicken123 View quoted comment :
How did you get 8%???
Use your Amazon prime visa card and choose the slowest shipping

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