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The Pixel 11 Pro stands out for smoother everyday use, with a much better fingerprint reader, no Wi Fi connectivity issues, and battery life that feels fine. Early ownership also reports no major complaints after two months, aside from the side Gemini button interfering with a long press during one task. The 256 gigabyte model is also noted to have 12 gigabytes of RAM, not the higher memory found on some older Pro configurations. Support for Graphene OS is uncertain, so this fits best if you want a polished Pixel experience without relying on that ecosystem.
Android power users who want a smooth daily driver, because the fingerprint reader works much better and Wi‑Fi connectivity issues are gone.
Security-conscious trade-in sellers who want immediate credit, because Amazon trade-in credit arrives only after return and can be paid as a gift card.
The 256GB Pixel 11 Pro has 12GB of RAM. The 256GB Pixel 10 Pro is the one cited with 16GB, while the non-Pro Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 are both cited at 12GB.
GrapheneOS support for the Pixel 11 Pro is not confirmed and may not arrive. One comment says the Pixel 11 will not get GrapheneOS support, while another says support is still up in the air.
It can be a solid upgrade from a Pixel 8a: the fingerprint reader works much better, Wi‑Fi connectivity issues are gone, and battery life is fine. That makes it a practical step up if those were pain points on the 8a.
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i'll just say i enjoy this phone very much. i have literally 0 major complaints with it after 2 months of use. minor annoyance of today was i was using the gemini button on the side to ask a long legal writing question and it turned off as the same key has a longpress feature
If trading in a phone, Amazon's trade-in credit doesn't hit until the phone is returned. So the upfront tax negates any savings versus buying from Google. Also, trade-in through Amazon is paid via gift card, so buying from Google with Google's trade-in promo is the better deal
So... Where's the deal? I must be on the wrong site!!!
I wonder if you ever can buy a phone for the full price now? It's always some ridiculous $1399, strikethrough, and buy with $450 discount or something like that.
Discounted price is also still ridiculous, but obviously looks better as a "deal"
I upgraded to this phone from a Pixel 8a and it is a much better device. The fingerprint reader works much better and no more Wi-Fi connectivity issues. Battery life is fine.
Beware of Amazon's trade-in process. Amazon claims they received my trade-in package empty and will not issue any credit or return my device. They claim to have a video of receiving an empty package, but refuse to send it to me. Since they are the ones sending you a return label to attach to your package, any claims with the shipping carrier will have to originate from them but they will also not provide any assistance in filing a claim with UPS about something being stolen out of the package.
Last edited by Vesso October 12, 2026 at 08:26 AM.
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Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 have 12GB RAM
Where as 10 pro 16GB RAM for 256GB models\ and 11 pro has 12GB RAM for 256GB.
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The Pixel 11 Pro stands out for smoother everyday use, with a much better fingerprint reader, no Wi Fi connectivity issues, and battery life that feels fine. Early ownership also reports no major complaints after two months, aside from the side Gemini button interfering with a long press during one task. The 256 gigabyte model is also noted to have 12 gigabytes of RAM, not the higher memory found on some older Pro configurations. Support for Graphene OS is uncertain, so this fits best if you want a polished Pixel experience without relying on that ecosystem.
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The 256GB Pixel 11 Pro has 12GB of RAM. The 256GB Pixel 10 Pro is the one cited with 16GB, while the non-Pro Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 are both cited at 12GB.
GrapheneOS support for the Pixel 11 Pro is not confirmed and may not arrive. One comment says the Pixel 11 will not get GrapheneOS support, while another says support is still up in the air.
It can be a solid upgrade from a Pixel 8a: the fingerprint reader works much better, Wi‑Fi connectivity issues are gone, and battery life is fine. That makes it a practical step up if those were pain points on the 8a.
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Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 have 12GB RAM
Where as 10 pro 16GB RAM for 256GB models\ and 11 pro has 12GB RAM for 256GB.
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Discounted price is also still ridiculous, but obviously looks better as a "deal"
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