Pixel 11 Pro drop test reveals a durability oddity

Key Points:

• The European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) rated the Google Pixel 11 series with an overall "B," similar to last year, but highlighted differences in drop durability among models.
• The smaller Pixel 11 Pro scored a "B" in the repeated free fall reliability test, surviving 180 drops, significantly lower than the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro XL, which both earned an "A" rating with 270 drops.
• This drop performance for the Pixel 11 Pro is a downgrade compared to last year's Pixel 10 Pro, which achieved an "A" rating with 270 drops, raising questions about potential design changes or testing inconsistencies.
• Despite the drop test results, Google has promoted improved scratch resistance on the Pixel 11 Pro displays, claiming they are more than twice as scratch-resistant as previous models.
• Further updates are pending as the situation develops, including possible clarifications or corrections from EPREL regarding the Pixel 11 Pro's drop test outcomes.