Pixel 11 battery blow: pro models face significant capacity cuts

Just weeks from launch, the Pixel 11 series is already facing a damning blow to its appeal: a significant reduction in battery capacity across the Pro models.

Disappointment reigns as quandt exposes diminished power

Renowned leakster Roland Quandt has unearthed details revealing that the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL will receive considerably smaller batteries than their predecessors. Initial Amazon listings hinted at a 4,850 mAh cell for the Pro and 5,115 mAh for the XL, a stark contrast to the 4,870 mAh in the Pixel 10 Pro and the 5,200 mAh in the XL version.

Quandt’s findings, corroborated by data from the same Amazon listing, further solidify these figures. This news isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s a noticeable drop that could frustrate users invested in the longevity of their Pixel devices.

Price hikes fuel the frustration

Adding insult to injury, WinFuture’s Quandt has also leaked UK pricing, suggesting the Pixel 11 will start at £879, the Pro at £1,079, and the XL at £1,279. These figures align with earlier US pricing reports, all based on 256GB configurations – a shift away from the previously offered 128GB option.

Google’s vice president of devices and services, Shakil Barkat, recently cited