Discussion - Detailed Pixel 11 series leak suggests the situation is worse than expected

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R1ftt
R1ftt
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• 1mo ago

I think its time Google give up the hardware game. Of any OEM they've fallen behind the most, terrible camera hardware, awful battery, worst CPU on the market. Just not worth flagship pricing anymore.

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mclifford81
mclifford81
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• 1mo ago

Wait so removing the telephoto lens and charging more for the base model? Does Google understand that It'll be DOA? No one will buy the base model if that's the case.

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Supersnake100
Supersnake100
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• 1mo ago

I used to be a Pixel fan. But I have had enough with their hardware issues, and their aggressive background app killer and memory management is night and day compared to modern flagship standards.


I contacted WondaMobile on a Monday, they shipped out my Oppo Find X9 Ultra (Global) on the same day, and I received it on Thursday. Total cost including shipping was $1513.57.


Point-and-shoot photos are beautiful, and the memory retention keeps everything frozen right where I left it without random app reloads.


Better yet, setup in the US was effortless. I simply popped in my T-Mobile SIM card and it was recognized immediately—full 4G LTE and 5G UC snapped right up with zero hassle, along with VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling, and hotspot working out of the box.


What really sealed the deal for me, though, is the battery and charging setup:


Large 7,050 mAh Battery: Thanks to silicon-carbon battery density, they packed a 7,050 mAh cell into a normal-profile flagship. It is easily a true 2-day battery under heavy use, while Google is still sticking us with a ~5,000 mAh range that struggles under a demanding workload.

100W SUPERVOOC Charging: Going from 0 to 100% takes roughly 35 to 45 minutes flat—plus 50W wireless. Google is still dragging its feet with sluggish charging speeds, forcing you to sit on a cord for well over an hour just to top off a much smaller pack.

Between hardware reliability, zero network headaches, zero battery anxiety, and instant top-offs, paying $1,400+ for Google's under-spec'd incremental upgrades made no sense anymore.

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donoz
donoz
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• 1mo ago
↵mclifford81 said:

Wait so removing the telephoto lens and charging more for the base model? Does Google understand that It'll be DOA? No one will buy the base model if that's the case.

The base P11 will have a telephoto lens that is improved at up to 30X super res zoom...

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donoz
donoz
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• 1mo ago
↵R1ftt said:

I think its time Google give up the hardware game. Of any OEM they've fallen behind the most, terrible camera hardware, awful battery, worst CPU on the market. Just not worth flagship pricing anymore.

Wrong, At least In the USA & CDA it's Apple or Samsung the only viable alternative is PIXEL...they are also the best value when the special pricing applies which happens on a regular basis...like when they are on pre order like next week! The one thing that is true they need to up there game on software bugs.

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Juan2023
Juan2023
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• 1mo ago

The message to Pixel fanatics is: don't buy the Series 11 so that Google reconsiders and corrects the mess they've made with the Series 12. Boycott mediocrity!

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MoneyH
MoneyH
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• 1mo ago

No big deal. The standard has obviously been set when manufacturers started guaranteeing years of OS updates. You're not supposed to buy a new phone every year. They add maybe 1 or two new hardware things each year where if you really want that new thing, go for it, but otherwise you're year old phone will be the new phone when it gets ors pixel drop.

It kinda makes sense to go with every 2 years. So for example, if you had a pixel 9 you skip the 10 unless you really want pixel snap. Then you get the 11 and you get pixel snap and pixel glow. Then you would skip the 12 since it won't be much different.


A couple of caveats. If you can afford it and you want it. Get it. But you know what you are getting.

But don't keep your phone forever unless you can afford to buy whatever you want in the future. I wouldn't hold a phone more than two years because you lose the trade in value and have to spend more out of pocket on the new phone.

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R1ftt
R1ftt
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• 1mo ago
↵donoz said:

Wrong, At least In the USA & CDA it's Apple or Samsung the only viable alternative is PIXEL...they are also the best value when the special pricing applies which happens on a regular basis...like when they are on pre order like next week! The one thing that is true they need to up there game on software bugs.

So....one country. Awesome. Your argument does nothing but prove me point. You can't buy the phone anywhere. Far superior options are available everywhere else with Xiaomi and Oppo offering far far better value for money.

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Alcor
Alcor
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• 1mo ago
↵MoneyH said:

No big deal. The standard has obviously been set when manufacturers started guaranteeing years of OS updates. You're not supposed to buy a new phone every year. They add maybe 1 or two new hardware things each year where if you really want that new thing, go for it, but otherwise you're year old phone will be the new phone when it gets ors pixel drop.

It kinda makes sense to go with every 2 years. So for example, if you had a pixel 9 you skip the 10 unless you really want pixel snap. Then you get the 11 and you get pixel snap and pixel glow. Then you would skip the 12 since it won't be much different.


A couple of caveats. If you can afford it and you want it. Get it. But you know what you are getting.

But don't keep your phone forever unless you can afford to buy whatever you want in the future. I wouldn't hold a phone more than two years because you lose the trade in value and have to spend more out of pocket on the new phone.

I honestly didn't think people bought phones every year. I go every two years so I want to get the 11 but my 9 really hasn't had any issues. I don't necessarily need to upgrade

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Bruce_Wayne
Bruce_Wayne
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• 1mo ago
↵Juan2023 said:

The message to Pixel fanatics is: don't buy the Series 11 so that Google reconsiders and corrects the mess they've made with the Series 12. Boycott mediocrity!

You're talking about the iPhones here. And whatever slop Huawei throws out.

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