The Pixel 11 Pro XL just landed on my desk, and this unboxing covers exactly what’s in the box, what the Obsidian finish looks like in person, and my first read on whether the $1,299 price tag is worth it.
Google shipped this one straight to me the week it went on sale at the Google Store, and the box itself feels heavier than last year’s Pro XL — the extra weight is the redesigned Pixelsnap charging puck they’re now bundling in select retail kits, not the phone. Inside: the phone, a USB-C cable, paperwork, and a SIM tool. No charging brick, same as every Pixel since the 10.
First impression out of the box: the matte Obsidian back feels noticeably grippier than the glossy finish on my Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the camera bar sits flush instead of protruding — worth knowing if you’re planning to reuse an old case, because it won’t fit.
I’m running this unit for the next few weeks to test the new Tensor G6 chip and the 120x zoom camera under real conditions, not just spec-sheet numbers. If there’s anything specific you want me to check first, drop it in the comments before the full review goes up.
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