30 days with Pixel 11: What we learned.

It has been 30 days since the Pixel 11 launched. Where does it stack up and where does it let you down? Join 9to5Google Pro for extra content and to support the channel: https://bit.ly/4vboZBX Love podcasts? Try Pixelated: A 9to5Google Podcast - https://pca.st/nj4u Subscribe ► https://bit.ly/9to5G | Read full article ► https://9to5google.com/2026/09/22/what-i-learned-after-30-days-with-the-pixel-11-video/ FTC: We use income-earning auto-affiliate links: https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate Want to sponsor the next 9to5Google video? Get in touch: partnerships@9to5g.com ## Follow us https://www.instagram.com/9to5google/ https://twitter.com/9to5Google/ https://facebook.com/9to5Google/ Damien: https://www.threads.net/@damienwildeyt Jordan: https://twitter.com/JordanInTheKnow 🎥 Other channels 🎥 https://youtube.com/9to5Mac/ https://youtube.com/electrekco/ https://youtube.com/9to5Toys/ https://youtube.com/dronedj/ Timestamps -- 00:00 30 Days with the Pixel 11: Initial Impressions 00:25 Design and Ergonomics: Is it too familiar? 00:53 The Importance of the Camera Housing 01:22 NFC Placement and Wireless Payment Improvements 02:00 Accessory Magnet Strength and Back Glass Durability 02:22 The "Hollow" Sound Issue 02:41 Overall Build Quality and Design Evolution 03:25 Software Experience: The "More of the Same" Dilemma 03:49 Proactive Assistance and Magic Q Integration 04:00 Real-World Messaging and Contextual Suggestions 04:36 Rambler App: A New Productivity Powerhouse 05:05 Pause Point: Digital Wellbeing or Gimmick? 05:28 Pixel Screenshots and First-Party App Limitations 05:48 Modem Performance and Connectivity Updates 06:18 Camera Hardware: The Big Main Sensor 06:45 Camera Looks: The Ultimate "Most-Used" Feature 07:15 Customizing Camera Looks and Recipes 08:14 Magic Camera: The Ultimate Family Tool 08:58 Battery Life and Charging Speeds 10:07 Final Verdict: Is the Pixel 11 Worth It? --