Google has announced its Pixel 11 series, with four new phones launching on August 20. The Pixel 11 Pro, priced at £1,079, is available with a trade-in offer that can reduce the cost by up to £850, bringing the price down to as low as £229.
Trade-In Offer Details
Customers who order the Pixel 11 Pro by September 1 can get up to £850 back when trading in an eligible device. This includes an enhanced £400 bonus on top of the standard trade-in value. The offer is based on a 1TB iPhone 16 Pro, so other handsets may receive a lower value.
Comparing Costs: Sky Mobile vs. Buying Direct
For those considering a monthly contract, Sky Mobile offers the Pixel 11 Pro at £30 per month plus £12 upfront on a 36-month contract, totaling £1,092 without data plans. Adding an unlimited data plan can raise bills to £51 per month, bringing the total to £1,836 over 36 months. In contrast, buying directly from Google with the maximum trade-in can save up to £863 compared to Sky's plan.
SIM Options and Alternatives
Buying outright means customers need a separate SIM plan. Google phones are network-unlocked, so users can choose from various providers. For example, giffgaff offers an 18-month unlimited SIM at £14 (reduced from £25) with EU roaming up to 5GB, or a monthly-rolling unlimited SIM at £20 (was £35).
Alternatively, Mobiles.co.uk is offering a free bundle worth £419 with the Pixel 11 Pro when taking iD Mobile's 100GB tariff at £27.99 per month plus £29 upfront. This bundle includes a £369 Pixel Watch 5 and a £50 phone case.
Key Features and Early Impressions
The Pixel 11 Pro features 256GB of storage, the new Tensor G6 processor, and a Titan M3 security coprocessor. Its 6.3-inch Super Actua display reaches up to 3,600 nits peak brightness with a 1-120Hz refresh rate and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The phone also has an IP68 dust and water resistance rating.
The camera system supports Pro Zoom up to 120x and 8K video recording, with new AI features like Magic Capture and Pixel HiLight. Tech experts at Android Central have praised the device, calling it 'spectacular' and recommending the Pro model over the base version. However, they noted that the Pro and Pro XL models are 'basically the exact same models as last year,' with improvements in hardware and software.
