Google's $1,300 Pixel 11 Pro XL will need one aggressive move to justify its price - Android Police

Credit: Lucas Gouveia / Android Police By Rajesh Pandey Published Aug 7, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed more than 75 Android phones. Carrying both a Samsung or Pixel flagship and an iPhone as a daily driver provides me with deep insight into how Android works and how it compares to iOS. I have been writing for Android Police since 2021, covering news, how-tos, and features. You can find my previous work on Neowin , AndroidBeat, Times of India, iPhoneHacks, MySmartPrice, and MakeUseOf . When not working, I tend to mindlessly scroll through X, play with new AI models, or go on long road trips. You can reach out to me on X or drop a mail at rajesh@androidpolice.com. Sign in to your Android Police account Add Us Add on Google Preferred Source Google Discover Google News Summary Generate a summary of this story Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread 4 Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Recent rumors point to the Google Pixel 11 Pro lineup getting a price hike this year. And that is despite the entry-level models reportedly shipping with less RAM.