Pixel 11 Pro may miss this feature - but your current Pixel can measure body temperature; Check steps

Google Pixel 11 Pro is tipped to skip the feature which has been there for the last three generations — the temperature sensor. When Google introduced the temperature sensor with the Pixel 8 Pro back in 2023, many users were unsure about its practical use. Initially, it worked mainly as a surface thermometer for objects like coffee cups, pans, or room items. Later, Google expanded the capability to support body temperature readings as well through software updates and the Thermometer app. Also Read: Google Android Show announced for May 12: Android 17, Gemini AI and XR - What to expect

After that, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and even the Pixel 10 Pro series continued with the feature. However, reports now suggest that Google may remove the sensor from the Pixel 11 Pro lineup. Also Read: Leave on time every day with this Google Maps trick

Why is Google planning to remove the temperature sensor?

Well, that’s still unclear. But some leaks around the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro design point toward a changed rear camera layout. Unlike previous generations that had separate cutouts for the sensor, the newer design reportedly removes it to make space for something else, possibly Google’s new rear lighting system, tipped as “Pixel Glow.” At the moment, Google has not officially confirmed anything.

But before that happens, if you already own a recent Pixel Pro phone, you might still want to try the feature at least once.

Which Pixel phones support temperature measurement?

Currently, the temperature measurement feature is available on these Pixel phones:

• Google Pixel 8 Pro
• Google Pixel 9 Pro
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
• Google Pixel 10 Pro
• Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

How to measure body or object temperature on your Pixel

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If your Google Pixel supports the feature, here are the quick steps to try it now:

• First of all, open the Thermometer app on your Pixel phone
• Then, click on Object Temperature
• Make sure to accept the disclaimer and continue
• Now, you need to choose the type of object/material you want to measure
• Simply hold the phone around 2 inches away from the object
• Just wait until the circle on-screen gets fully highlighted, and then tap the centre button to capture the reading
• Now, save or repeat the measurement if needed

Google also suggests avoiding steam-covered surfaces and maintaining a proper distance for more accurate results.

Will this be a useful feature?

That’s an important question. While the sensor inside the phone to measure the temperature of an object or human sounds interesting, it has never become a highlight of the Pixel phones. Even a very few people knew about it, and even those who are aware rarely use it.

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Still, it remained one of the few unusual hardware additions in modern smartphones. If the leaks turn out to be accurate, the Pixel 11 Pro may quietly mark the end of that experiment.