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Google’s Pixel 11 phones are up to 27 percent off

DevicesNovember 5, 20261 min read

Google is cutting the prices of its Pixel 11 phones until November 8. The Pixel 11 Pro is down up to 27 percent, and the base Pixel 11 is also on sale.

A big sale on Google's new phones

Google's Pixel 11 phones are on sale through November 8. You can buy the basic Pixel 11, the better-camera Pixel 11 Pro, or the big Pixel 11 Pro XL, which has a longer-lasting battery. All of them cost hundreds less than their original prices.

Key prices

Pixel 11 Pro (256GB storage, 12GB RAM): $799.99, down from $1,099.99. That is 27 percent off.
The Pixel 11 Pro is $50 less than its October Prime Day price.
The base Pixel 11 is $699.99, which is $200 off.
The Pixel 11 Pro is $100 less than the base Pixel 11 cost at launch.
Trade-in offers: an old Pixel 9 Pro (128GB) can get $530 at the Google Store and $525 at Best Buy.

Which phone to pick

The Pixel 11 Pro takes better photos and has extra features like HiLight. The base Pixel 11 is the cheapest phone that supports Google's newest software features, such as Magic Capture, Camera Looks, and Proactive Assistance. It also has faster 25W wireless charging, up from 15W on the Pixel 10.

Why it matters

If you want a new Google phone, now is a good time to buy. The sale prices are low, and trade-in deals can lower the cost even more. The reviewer says the Pixel 11 Pro is the phone he would choose, mostly because of the trade-in offers.

What to watch

The sale ends on November 8.
The reviewer does not expect the Pro's price to drop more for Black Friday.

Glossary

Pixel 11 Pro: A Google smartphone with better cameras and a higher price than the base Pixel 11.
Trade-in: Giving an old phone to a store in return for credit toward a new one.
HiLight: A camera-related feature on the Pixel 11 Pro that the article calls cool but not worth a premium price.
Magic Capture: A Google software feature that is exclusive to this year's Pixel phones.
Camera Looks: A Google software feature that is exclusive to this year's Pixel phones.
Proactive Assistance: A Google software feature that is exclusive to this year's Pixel phones.

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