5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Pixel 11 Pro XL

The Pixel 11 Pro XL’s reveal brought with it more questions than answers. Google’s new flagship is a mixed bag, with some needed enhancements but also an unfortunate downgrade. It’s a phone that is harder to justify this year, as Google has raised prices, which will give some buyers the impression they are paying more for less.

It’s not an easy decision, even for hardcore Pixel fans. Smartphones have gotten more expensive across the board, but Google is now on the same playing field as everyone else, and buyers will demand results. If you’re on the fence about buying a new Pixel 11 Pro XL, here are five Android alternatives that can win you over instead.