The Google Pixel 11 Pro Still Has the Best Display for Gaming, but Other Troubles Emerge - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. An underpowered Tensor chip and odd game glitches keep the Pixel 11 Pro from nabbing the top spot on our gaming phone rankings. In 2025, I lauded the Google Pixel 10 Pro for its bright, vibrant display that was great to game on. Now, its successor has arrived, and although it looks identical — with some slight hardware changes — the luster has worn off. The Google Pixel 11 Pro feels underpowered when it comes to gaming, and odd glitches that emerged while playing make it harder to recommend for gaming on the go. The Google Pixel 11 Pro is unquestionably the best phone Google has ever released, with its AI-powering Tensor G6 chip, a trio of great cameras with refined photo software and an expansive list of generative AI features. With all these advantages, the 11 Pro is one of the best phones out there for taking pictures. But its hardware and software edge doesn’t extend as much to gaming as other