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Pixel 11 reaches stores with new camera sensors and longer computational zoom

Google's Pixel 11 family reached shelves on August 20 after an August 12 launch. The standard phone gets a new 48-megapixel main sensor, while the Pro models pair new main and telephoto sensors with 120x Pro Zoom claims.

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What happened

Google says Pixel 11 uses a new, larger 48-megapixel main sensor with 56% more light sensitivity and a 5x telephoto camera that supports 30x Super Zoom. The company does not make those percentages independent test results; they are Google's comparisons to the previous generation under its own test conditions.

Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL add a new main sensor and a redesigned 48-megapixel telephoto sensor that Google says has 30% more light sensitivity. Google also lists 5x Portrait Mode, Pro Zoom up to 120x and Night Sight capture up to 4.5 times faster. US launch pricing starts at $899, $1,099 and $1,299; those figures do not establish Romanian price, stock or service support.

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Why it matters

The meaningful change is the combined capture chain: larger sensors, a redesigned image processor and computational zoom are being sold as one camera system. The maximum zoom number is not a substitute for detail, motion, low-light and skin-tone tests at each focal range.
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What we're watching

We are watching independent RAW and JPEG comparisons, video heat and stabilisation, shutter lag, moving-subject behaviour and exact European availability. MANAZYR has not tested the devices and makes no buying recommendation from launch claims alone.

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  1. 01Google — The Pixel 11 series
  2. 02Google — Seven Pixel 11 updates