It has been almost 30 days since Google officially launched the Pixel 11 lineup, and the 11 might be the most sensible device of the bunch. Here’s what I have learned, having used it for the full month post-launch.

It’s hard to be annoyed too much about the Pixel 11 design, but I can 100% get a little bored. When you get a new phone, you may subconsciously want at least a few changes to help it feel “different.”

However, if you’ve not used the Pixel 9 or Pixel 10, you probably won’t even care. I know I’m not in the minority in loving the Pixel design, but there’s certainly a feeling of Groundhog Day after a while. What I’ve realized is that, as someone who has used the last three generations, to me, a case has felt more important than ever.

After a month of use, the flatter camera visor is one of the few “big” changes that feels more consequential. My dream would be a boxier shape akin to the Pixel 10a, but with a case on the phone, you can achieve that, or close to it.

A tangible change I hadn’t expected was the NFC chip moving closer to the top edge. In tandem with the smaller camera protrusion, I’m not clashing my phone against terminals or turnstiles, plus wireless payments are a lot faster, or at least feel more accurate.

I’m so glad we have stronger Pixelsnap magnets because you’re confident an accessory will stick, which is especially important because the slippery, glossy finish on the back glass was problematic with the Pixel 10 at times.

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