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Pixel 11 Pro XL Launch Sparks iPhone Price Clash in U.S.

9/10/2026

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Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro series and Google launched the Pixel 11 Pro XL, sparking U.S. debate.
Pixel 11 Pro XL starts at $1,300, $100 more than the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s $1,200 price.
Pixel 11 Pro XL has a 50 MP main camera with variable aperture and a 48 MP telephoto lens.
Switching from iPhone to Pixel may lose iMessage, AirDrop, Handoff, and Apple Watch compatibility.

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Story summary

Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro series and Google launched the Pixel 11 Pro XL, sparking U.S. debate.
Pixel 11 Pro XL starts at $1,300, $100 more than the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s $1,200 price.
Pixel 11 Pro XL has a 50 MP main camera with variable aperture and a 48 MP telephoto lens.
Switching from iPhone to Pixel may lose iMessage, AirDrop, Handoff, and Apple Watch compatibility.