Google’s Pixel 11 has arrived, and it’s here to remind everyone what a standard flagship should be: great cameras, long software support, and almost all the fancy features of its pricier siblings - for a price that’s also gone up, because why not.

The regular Pixel 11 costs £879 (€999/$899/A$1,499), which is £80 more than last year’s model. Blame “RAMageddon,” the ongoing memory-chip shortage that’s apparently now a proper noun. It’s not cheap, but you do get 256GB of storage, and it’s £200 less than the Pixel 11 Pro - which is basically like saying “at least we’re not the most expensive option.” It also matches Samsung’s Galaxy S26, so at least the competition is equally masochistic.

Under the hood, you’ll find a 6.3-inch 120Hz FHD+ OLED display (422ppi), Google’s new Tensor G6 chip, 12GB of RAM, and storage options of 256 or 512GB. It runs Android 17, because Google ran out of numbers and just kept going.

Camera-wise, it’s a triple threat: a 48MP main, 13MP ultrawide, and 10.8MP 5x telephoto, plus a 10.5MP selfie shooter. Connectivity includes 5G, eSIM, Wi-Fi 6E, UWB, NFC, Bluetooth 6, and GNSS - so you can stay connected in every conceivable way. It’s IP68 water-resistant (1.5m for 30 minutes), measures 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.6mm, and weighs 197g, which is roughly the weight of a small bag of sugar, if that helps.

Battery life is longer, the chip is faster, and the AI tools are - shock - actually useful. Google has set the bar for standard flagship phones, and they’ve raised the price to match. You’re welcome.