Pixel 11 gaming problem reportedly tied to Google’s new graphics default

Android Authority reports that the Pixel 11 series has a gaming problem tied to Google’s new graphics default, ANGLE.

What Android Authority traced it to

The outlet says the issue was traced to ANGLE, which it reports was the default OpenGL ES implementation on Pixel 11 series devices at least as of the September 2026 update, based on its testing and analysis in its report here.

What its testing found

In its testing, Android Authority says ANGLE led to significant microstutters and frame-time spikes in some games. The report also says that COD Mobile and Asphalt Legends did not exhibit the same level of jank or microstuttering as Genshin Impact when using ANGLE (report).

What users can try now

Android Authority says switching to the native rendering option can reduce large frame-time spikes in some titles, though it also notes that the issue may still be fixable through a future driver update (report).