Update Aug. 20, 2026, at 9:55 a.m. ET: Google has now confirmed that the Pixel 11 series doesn’t support Dual SIM, Dual Active (DSDA) at all, despite the modem hardware being capable of the feature.
Although Google hasn’t shared details about the specific modem hardware, Android Authority uncovered that the Pixel 11 series sports a MediaTek modem, and likely the M90 version, instead of the problematic Exynos modems used in prior models.
While the modem hardware can support DSDA, Google confirmed the 11 Pro XL only supports Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS), which only allows for one active SIM at a time. That said, Pixel owners using multiple SIMs can enable automatic data switching in the network settings, which can help work around issues like data cutting off while on a phone call. Learn more about how that works on Google’s support page.
The original story continues below, with some minor corrections.
A recent post to the r/GooglePixel11Series subreddit has raised concerns about the availability of DSDA in Canada for the Pixel 11, and devices are only available with DSDS instead.
Now, DSDA works by allowing both lines to use both voice and data simultaneously. This essentially allows you to talk on one line, while using the other line’s data. This is handy for users who may have both a work and personal line.
DSDS, on the other hand, makes one line temporarily unavailable while the other one is active. Lucky Mobile described it as, “Both lines can support data plans; however, one number at a time can use cellular data,” according to a FAQ page.
Now, carrier FAQs (like Fido’s) on dual SIM point out that only one data network at a time can be active, while both networks can send and receive messages at the same time.
The Reddit post also pointed out that a workaround would be to have two SIM lines on two separate networks (Bell and Rogers, for example), if you want some semblance of DSDA capability.
Honestly, as the Reddit post pointed out, most people won’t need to worry about this. It’ll mainly affect some travellers that use dual SIM, and people who have both a work and personal lines on the same phone. Still, it’s frustrating for some that a feature like this won’t work in Canada.
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