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Pixel 11 claims 30+ hours battery despite smaller cells

8/20/2026

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Google Boosts Battery

Google claims the Pixel 11 series will provide over 30 hours of battery life despite smaller batteries.
The Pixel 11 has a 4,985 mAh battery, 25 W wireless charging and 55% charge in 30 minutes.
Google says the Pixel 11 Pro XL reaches 75% charge in 30 minutes, beating the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s 70%.
Reviewers report the Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s battery life as “bad,” needing charging by 7 p.m. on multiple days.

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Pixel 11 Pro Highlights

Magic Capture records video and automatically selects highlight photos on the Pixel 11 Pro.
The main camera uses a new 50-megapixel sensor larger than previous models.
The telephoto lens features a half-inch sensor, improving optical zoom performance.
120× Pro Zoom relies on generative AI, producing overly clean, sometimes uncanny images.
Circle to Search lets users long-press the viewfinder to ask visual questions, added after Lens.

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Google Boosts Battery

Google claims the Pixel 11 series will provide over 30 hours of battery life despite smaller batteries.
The Pixel 11 has a 4,985 mAh battery, 25 W wireless charging and 55% charge in 30 minutes.
Google says the Pixel 11 Pro XL reaches 75% charge in 30 minutes, beating the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s 70%.
Reviewers report the Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s battery life as “bad,” needing charging by 7 p.m. on multiple days.

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