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The Pixel 11 abandons the main reason I used to recommend Pixel phones
Android Authority • • technology
Key Points:
- The Google Pixel 11 series launched with a $100/£80 price increase across all models compared to the Pixel 10 series, with the base Pixel 11 experiencing the highest percentage hike.
- This price rise eliminates the Pixel's previous cost advantage over competitors like Apple and Samsung, with the Pixel 11 now matching or exceeding the Galaxy S26 prices, while the iPhone 17 remains the cheapest flagship at $799.
- Despite new features like HiLight, AI updates, and camera improvements, the Pixel 11 series lacks significant battery, performance, or camera advancements, raising questions about the value proposition at higher prices.
- The price increase is partly attributed to global tech component shortages driven by the generative AI boom, for which Google shares some responsibility as a major player in the sector.
- The author argues that Google could have absorbed more costs to avoid price hikes, emphasizing the negative impact on consumers seeking affordable flagship devices amid a shrinking smartphone market.
