The Google Pixel 11 Pro was recently released to challenge top-tier smartphones like the Galaxy S26, iPhone 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17T Pro. Designed for users who want a premium smartphone with high-end features, the Pixel 11 Pro stands out for its photography capabilities, screen brightness, and long-term software support. It is currently available at Darty with a 100 euro discount. The 256 GB version is priced at 1,199 euros, but Darty offers it for 1,099 euros. The Pixel 11 Pro 256 Go continues Google’s trend of producing compact, high-end devices. Its aluminum frame, matte glass back made of Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and IP68 certification provide a solid feel and durability. The phone features a 6.3-inch OLED LTPO screen with a resolution of 2,856 x 1,280 pixels and an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz. In HDR mode, the screen achieved a brightness of 3,140 nits in testing. However, the display has some flaws, including a DeltaE 2000 score of 3.56 in standard dynamic range and occasional over-enhancement in HDR. In terms of performance, the Pixel 11 Pro 256 Go offers smoother daily use thanks to the Google Tensor G6 chip, which is built on 3 nm technology and runs efficiently on Android 17. However, it only has 12 GB of RAM, which is less than the 16 GB found in the Pixel 10 Pro and higher storage models. Under heavy use, the device experiences significant thermal throttling, with performance dropping by 40 to 50% after a few minutes of stress testing. This makes it lag behind the Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 17T Pro in raw power. The Pixel 11 Pro’s photography system is its strongest feature. It includes a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with autofocus and macro capabilities, a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto lens for 5x zoom, and a 42-megapixel front-facing camera. Image processing has improved significantly compared to the Pixel 10 Pro, with more natural colors and better highlight control. The 120x zoom is impressive, but Google only guarantees optical quality up to 10x, with higher magnifications relying on software. The ultra-wide-angle lens remains the weakest part of the camera system. The Pixel 11 Pro 256 Go runs Android 17 with minimal bloatware and no heavy user interface overlays. Google promises seven years of updates for Android, security patches, and Pixel Drops. The integration of Gemini Intelligence adds practical features such as rewriting messages in different styles, improving voice dictation, translating videos instantly, and generating short videos using Gemini Omni. Battery life has improved, with 15 hours and 45 minutes of usage in a PCMark test, surpassing the Pixel 10 Pro despite a slightly smaller battery capacity of 4,850 mAh. However, charging remains relatively slow, with 30 watts of wired charging and 25 watts of wireless Qi2 Pixelsnap charging. The Pixel 11 Pro 256 Go scores an 8 out of 10 in the full review.