Google is all set to unveil its next-generation Pixel smartphones at its upcoming Made by Google event. As many as four smartphones, namely Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, are expected. Alongside the smartphones, Google is also tipped to introduce the Pixel Watch 5 and new Pixel Buds. Over the past few weeks, several leaks and official teasers have revealed key details about the Pixel 11 series, including their design, colour options, expected pricing, battery upgrades, storage variants, and new AI-powered features.
Here’s a complete roundup of everything we know about the Google Pixel 11 series so far.
Pixel 11 series launch date
Google has confirmed that its next Made by Google hardware event will take place on August 12th, where the Pixel 11 series is expected to debut globally. The event is also likely to see the unveiling of the Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Buds, and the latest version of Android.
Google Pixel 11 series models and design
The company appears to be continuing the same lineup introduced with the previous generation. Four smartphones are expected, which will succeed last year’s Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The upcoming Pixel smartphones will be dubbed accordingly:
- Google Pixel 11
- Google Pixel 11 Pro
- Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
- Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
It seems the Pixel 11 series will carry forward the design from its predecessor. Google has already teased the Pixel 11 Pro, revealing a familiar design language with a horizontal camera bar and flat frame. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has also been officially teased, confirming Google’s continued focus on foldable smartphones. However, to stand out, Google seems to have added Pixel Glow around the camera visor at the back that will possibly glow for notifications, calls, messages, and more.
Furthermore, leaked renders suggest that the Pixel 11 will be introduced with refreshed colour options and subtle refinements to the camera module and rear panel finish.
Google Pixel 11 series colour options, price info
While the design may not be entirely different, Google is reportedly differentiating the Pixel 11 with more vibrant colours like Fuchsia and Moss, while reserving more muted, premium-looking finishes such as Dune, Pine, and Light Fog for the Pro models.
Here are all the colour options that are rumoured for the Pixel 11 series:
- Google Pixel 11: Light Sterling (soft blue-grey/lavender), Fuchsia (bright pink), Midnight Haze (dark grey, black), Moss (olive green)
- Google Pixel 11 Pro: Light Fog (pale mint/silver), Pine (deep green), Midnight Haze (dark grey, black), Dune (coral-copper finish with gold accents)
- Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: Light Fog (pale mint/silver), Pine (deep green), Midnight Haze (dark grey, black), Dune (coral-copper finish with gold accents)
- Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Pine (deep green), Midnight Haze (dark grey, black)
While the exact pricing details remain under wraps, Google has confirmed that the Pixel 11 series is due for a hike. This isn’t surprising considering how the entire industry has been reacting over the past year due to a global RAM supply crunch. Per the leaked reports, the Google Pixel 11 could start at EUR 999 (Around Rs 1.08 lakh), while the Pixel 11 Pro series may cost EUR 1,199 (Around Rs 1.3 lakh). The Pixel 11 Pro Fold will undoubtedly remain the most expensive in the lineup with a rumoured starting price of EUR 1,999 (around Rs 2.17 lakh).
Apart from the price hike, the smartphones may also undergo changes in storage configurations for select markets. To offset rising memory costs, Android will be more efficient so future Pixel phones can deliver the same smooth performance while using less RAM, said the company.
Google Pixel 11 series specifications
Leaks and reports suggest that the Pixel 11 series will be launched with a few incremental upgrades. As always, the biggest focus will be AI-powered features, which have been a trademark of Pixel smartphones. The upcoming lineup is also expected to offer enhanced battery life and overall performance rather than a major hardware redesign.
At the core of the Pixel 11 series will reportedly lie Google’s next-generation Tensor G6 chipset, paired with the new 2nm Titan M3 security chip. The new processor is tipped to offer better on-device AI capabilities, improved efficiency, and faster performance for features such as image editing, live translation, voice processing, and other Gemini-powered experiences.
On the display front, the standard Pixel 11 is expected to feature a flat 6.3-inch OLED panel, while the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL could retain Google’s LTPO OLED displays with dynamic refresh rates of up to 120Hz. The Pixel 11 Pro XL is likely to ship with a 6.8-inch display as opposed to 6.3 inches on the Pixel 11 Pro. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is expected to continue with a large foldable 8-inch inner display alongside a conventional outer screen, with improvements to brightness and durability.
The camera setup is likely to remain largely unchanged. All four models will deliver a versatile setup, comprising wide, ultra-wide, and periscope telephoto sensors, backed by Google’s computational photography algorithms. Leak reveals that the Pixel 11 Pro series could come with improved 120x zoom.
As for battery, leaks indicate that Google may equip the Pixel 11 series with larger batteries than their predecessors. The vanilla Pixel smartphone may sport a 4,985mAh battery, while the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL could house 4,850mAh and 5,115mAh batteries, respectively. This, combined with the more efficient Tensor G6 chipset and software optimisations, could result in better overall battery life. The Pixel 11 series will most likely be backed by up to 30W fast wired and Qi2 wireless charging features.
The Pixel 11 series could also be the first to run the latest Android 17 out of the box. It will be backed by several new on-device AI-powered features, which will leverage the new Tensor chipset to deliver faster and more capable experiences without relying heavily on cloud processing.
Overall, the Pixel 11 series is shaping up to be an evolutionary upgrade, with improvements centred on AI, performance, battery life, software, and camera enhancements, while largely retaining the familiar design language introduced with the previous generation. Alongside the smartphones, Google is also expected to launch the all-new Pixel 5 smartwatch and Pixel Buds for the best ecosystem experience.
If you’re on a Pixel 8 or older and prioritise AI advancements, waiting for the Pixel 11 could be worthwhile.
