Google is still prioritizing repairability, as this Pixel 11 Pro XL teardown gives us a better look inside

Published Aug 24, 2026, 5:40 PM EDT Timi is the news and deals reporter for Android Police, who has been reporting on technology since 2008. He has worked in tech retail and also the IT space, providing hardware and software support, which gives him a unique perspective on the tech that he covers. This allows him to effectively break down complex subjects into easy-to-read pieces that even casual readers can enjoy. Before joining Android Police, he was a news writer for XDA, where he eventually transitioned to covering deals. He also worked as an editor and reporter for Neowin, where he covered news and attended major tech events like CES. He also reviewed phones, tablets, PC products, and other devices. In addition, he also created video content for the Neowin YouTube channel. Sign in to your Android Police account The Pixel 11 Pro is a fairly complete device thanks to Google's years of refinement with this design. It's unique, reliable, and carries all the hardware specifications you'd expect from a flagship device. Naturally, with any new phone, some folks will get curious about just how durable it might be. That's where the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel comes in, stress testing phones beyond what most normal people will put their devices through. Just another teardown The latest phone to land on the workbench is the Pixel 11 Pro XL. While most phones can handle quite a bit of abuse thanks to its metal frame, the screen is always an area that varies widely. Even though you won't be putting a razor blade on your screen like in the YouTube video, there's a good chance that your screen will come into contact with keys, coins, and other things in your pocket. If you're unlucky, the phone might even hit or slide on the pavement. It's important to have excellent durability where it matters most. The Pixel 11 Pro XL has a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen that's protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass with anti-scratch shield. For the most part, the experiment shows that the technology on the screen could protect against micro scratches. However, deep scratches from hard materials will still impact the display. But if you want to keep things mint, you'll most likely want to use a screen protector. Perhaps the biggest news with this tear-down is that the phone is just as easy to repair as the previous Pixel models. The JerryRigEverything channel explores the internals by easily removing the front screen and back panels. You'll still want to be careful, but breaking down the phone looked relatively seamless. If you were ever interested, iFixit does supply official parts for Google products. However, it looks a little early for the Pixel 11 because parts have yet to show up on the iFixit storefront. If you dig tear downs, I'd highly recommend checking out the Pixel 11 Pro XL one from JerryRigEverything. And if you're interested in grabbing the phone, get it from Amazon. They are now giving away a $200 gift card with a Pixel 11 Pro purchase. pix Google Pixel 11 Pro XL SoC Google Tensor G6 Display dimensions 20:9 Display resolution 1344 x 2992 RAM 12 or 16GB Storage 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB Battery 5115 mAh Ports USB-C 3.2 Operating System Android 17 Wi-Fi connectivity Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth Bluetooth v6 Dimensions 6.4 in (height) x 3.0 in (width) x 0.3 in (depth) Weight 8.0 oz IP Rating IP68 Colors Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian Display 6.8-inch Super Actua display Brand Google