Why the $899 Pixel 11 stands out as 2026's top Android flagship
The Pixel 11 remains priced at $899, even as Google, Samsung, and Apple have raised prices on other phones. It includes a 5x optical telephoto camera, while the Galaxy S26 offers only 3x zoom and the iPhone 17 lacks a telephoto lens. The author argues these factors make it the best Android flagship for the money right now.
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