Google's Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL are the toughest Pixel phones yet

Mariella Moon· Aug 12, 2026 · 2:00 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 1 view

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News Mobile Smartphones Google's Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL are the toughest Pixel phones yet The Tensor G6 processor and handy new features are also on tap. 12, 2026 10:00 am EST Google Google has introduced its latest flagships, the Pixel 11 Pro and the Pro XL, which it says are the most durable models in the lineup so far. The phones have a spacecraft-grade aluminum frame, with a display protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover and a coating that makes it twice as scratch-resistant as previous models.

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▪News Mobile Smartphones Google's Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL are the toughest Pixel phones yet The Tensor G6 processor and handy new features are also on tap.
▪12, 2026 10:00 am EST Google Google has introduced its latest flagships, the Pixel 11 Pro and the Pro XL, which it says are the most durable models in the lineup so far.
▪The phones have a spacecraft-grade aluminum frame, with a display protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover and a coating that makes it twice as scratch-resistant as previous models.

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News Mobile Smartphones Google's Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL are the toughest Pixel phones yet The Tensor G6 processor and handy new features are also on tap. By Mariella Moon Aug. 12, 2026 10:00 am EST Google Google has introduced its latest flagships, the Pixel 11 Pro and the Pro XL, which it says are the most durable models in the lineup so far. The phones have a spacecraft-grade aluminum frame, with a display protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover and a coating that makes it twice as scratch-resistant as previous models. Victus 2 was designed to be able to withstand drops on rough surfaces like concrete. Similar to the base Pixel 11, these flagship devices are equipped with the company's custom Tensor G6 chip that has 20 percent better power efficiency than the G5.

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