Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: Google's New Models with HiLight Checked

Google is launching its new Pixel 11 smartphone series, featuring the Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. A notable, albeit minor, addition is a small LED light, dubbed 'HiLight,' which can be set to five different colors for incoming calls or messages and displays a blue-white pattern when interacting with Gemini AI. However, its utility beyond this is limited to serving as a flashlight or camera light, a feature already common on many smartphones. The new Pixel models come with a price increase of 100 euros across the board compared to their predecessors. This price hike is accompanied by a shift in internal specifications, with base models now featuring less RAM despite doubled storage capacity (from 128GB to 256GB). For instance, the Pro models now start with 12GB of RAM, a reduction from previous generations, though higher storage variants and the Pro Fold retain 16GB. Google claims the new Tensor-G6 chip powering all models enhances AI capabilities and speeds up photo editing, though direct performance comparisons were not possible on the provided test devices.