Reports focus on a perceived downgrade in the Pixel 11 Pro’s rear camera flash used as a flashlight. Several outlets say the “HiLight” feature affects how the LED light behaves, with users claiming it provides less practical illumination for everyday flash use.
Both sources connect the complaints to the “HiLight” implementation, describing it as delivering limited utility compared with how other phones’ rear LEDs typically function. One outlet characterizes the issue as making a common use case worse—using the rear LED as a flashlight—while the other describes the camera flash as effectively becoming a “LoLight,” implying reduced brightness or performance.
While the outlets differ in framing—one emphasizing flashlight usability and the other emphasizing the camera flash naming/behavior—the underlying concern is consistent: users see weaker results from the Pixel 11 Pro’s rear LED compared with expectations set by other smartphones. The reports do not provide definitive testing results, but they attribute the change to the “HiLight” feature and highlight user feedback as the primary evidence.
