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Should You Upgrade from the Pixel 8 Pro to the Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Pixel 8 Pro to the Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G, 3 years apart.

Depends on You

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you

The Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G is 3 years newer than the Pixel 8 Pro, and the BeastScore rises from 85.6 to 89.0. The biggest improvements: 4 gb more ram. Trade-offs to know: 200 mah smaller battery, 0.4" smaller screen.

What you gain with the Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G

  • +4 GB more RAM

What you give up

  • −200 mAh smaller battery
  • −0.4" smaller screen
SpecPixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 11 Pro 5GChange
BeastScore (overall)85.689.0+3.4 (4%)
Battery capacity5,050 mAh4,850 mAh−200 mAh (4%)
Screen size6.7"6.3"−0.4" (6%)
Refresh rate120Hz120HzNo real change
Main camera50 MP50 MPNo real change
RAM12 GB16 GB+4 GB (33%)

Upgrade if…

  • You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features
  • Your Pixel 8 Pro is 3+ years old and its battery has worn down

Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the Pixel 8 Pro to the Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G?

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you. The Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G is 3 years newer than the Pixel 8 Pro, and the BeastScore rises from 85.6 to 89.0. The biggest improvements: 4 gb more ram. Trade-offs to know: 200 mah smaller battery, 0.4" smaller screen.

What is the biggest difference between the Pixel 8 Pro and Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G?

4 GB more RAM: 12 GB on the Pixel 8 Pro vs 16 GB on the Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G.

Does the Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G have a bigger battery than the Pixel 8 Pro?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G has a 4,850 mAh battery versus 5,050 mAh on the Pixel 8 Pro (−200 mAh (4%)).

Who should upgrade to the Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G?

Upgrade if: You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features; Your Pixel 8 Pro is 3+ years old and its battery has worn down.

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