At present, we’re going to do a really fast hands-on with the brand new vary of units from Google for 2026, together with however not restricted to the brand new Pixel 11 sequence of smartphones. There are quite a lot of units to undergo, so let’s simply bounce in with out a lot additional ado.
Let’s begin from the underside with the brand new Pixel 11 sequence, with the eponymous mannequin. The Pixel 11 comes with fewer modifications over its predecessor in comparison with the Professional fashions, however they’re all nonetheless welcome enhancements that potential patrons would respect.
Pixel 11 in Pistachio
Among the many record of modifications are the extra environment friendly new Tensor G6 chip together with 12GB of reminiscence and an upgraded 256GB of base storage. The battery is ever so barely bigger at 4985mAh however has a lot sooner 25W wi-fi charging. And eventually, the primary digital camera has been upgraded with a bigger sensor. The remainder of the telephone stays just like Pixel 10, and it additionally doesn’t get the brand new HiLight notification LED characteristic on the again as the brand new Professional fashions.
Pixel 11 in Hibiscus
In hand, the telephone feels an identical to the Pixel 10. As earlier than, all the colours use a matte metallic body because the gloss is proscribed to the Professional fashions. Nevertheless, there are some new colours this 12 months, together with this very vibrant Hibiscus that may very well be noticed throughout the room.
Subsequent we have now the Pixel 11 Pro and the Pixel 11 Pro XL. One of many primary new options Google is speaking about is the HiLight. This sits inside the LED flash on the again of the telephone and has a further ring of coloured LEDs that glow in numerous patterns, just like the lights on high of Apple’s HomePod fashions. These can be utilized to determine totally different contacts at any time when they name or message you. Sadly, as a result of it might solely at present be triggered by somebody out of your contacts record reaching out to you, we didn’t get to see it in motion on the models.
Pixel 11 Professional XL in Canyon
The Pixel 11 Professional fashions get the identical primary enhancements because the vanilla Pixel 11 but in addition will get a brighter show, an up to date 50MP primary digital camera in addition to a brand new 48MP telephoto digital camera. The storage additionally begins at 256GB now for the bottom mannequin. Nevertheless, there are a few downgrades; the bottom mannequin now solely will get 12GB of reminiscence, and the 16GB reminiscence is proscribed to the 512GB mannequin. Additionally, the battery has ever so barely dropped in capability, though its precise influence on battery life can solely be seen in precise testing.
There are a number of new colours, together with this Canyon, which is a light-weight orange with a gold polished aluminum body and accents.
Pixel 11 Professional XL in Obsidian
New for this 12 months can also be this up to date Obsidian, which takes the basic black shade of the earlier technology mannequin and replaces the polished body with a matte body for an excellent stealthier look. It does make the telephone slipperier although, so it’s important to be extra cautious.
Lastly, among the many telephones, is the brand new Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The Pixel 11 Professional Fold as soon as once more shares the advantages with its different siblings, reminiscent of an up to date chipset, cameras, and brighter shows. It additionally retains the 16GB reminiscence from earlier than, so that you get the correct flagship therapy.
Pixel 11 Professional Fold in Olive
What was most noticeable throughout our hands-on was the lowered weight. The previous model was fairly cumbersome however the brand new one feels not a lot heavier than the Pixel 11 Pro XL, and is similar to final 12 months’s Pixel 10 Professional XL. The burden discount is a standard theme for the Pixel telephones this 12 months but it surely’s most evident on the Fold. Nevertheless, this has come at the price of a notably smaller 4806mAh battery in comparison with 5015mAh of final 12 months’s Fold, and we simply should assume the brand new chipset goes to make up for that.
Pixel 11 Professional Fold
Different issues to notice in regards to the Fold’s design is that the crease continues to be fairly noticeable, so if that’s one thing you’re bothered by then it is best to take a look at a number of the different foldable in the marketplace at present. We additionally thought that the underside half of the telephone oddly regarded a bit thinner than the highest half, which isn’t one thing we have now seen on different foldable earlier than. Lastly, the digital camera bar on the again has been made a lot smaller and visually much less cumbersome, whereas housing the brand new HiLight LED.
Transferring on from the telephones, Google additionally launched the brand new Pixel Watch 5. It’s claimed to have improved efficiency however that wasn’t apparent throughout our temporary hands-on with it. It additionally has double the storage at 64GB and bigger batteries for every of the 41mm and 45mm fashions. The opposite enhancements are on the software program aspect.
Pixel Watch 5 in Champagne Gold
In hand, the Pixel Watch 5 seems and feels no totally different than the Watch 4. The one we have now right here within the footage is the 45mm Champagne Gold mannequin with the Canyon Energetic Band.
Google additionally had the brand new Olive inexperienced Pixel Buds Professional 2 on show on the occasion. Coloration apart, that is simply the Pixel Buds Professional 2 which were on sale for some time. Additionally, as with the opposite colours, the colours you choose is barely seen on the again of the earbuds.
Lastly, Google additionally had the Fitbit Air on show, the corporate’s inexpensive screen-less health tracker. Whereas introduced again in Might, it has solely simply been introduced for the Indian market after fashionable demand, and received’t really be on sale until October.
Fitbit Air
That’s all we have now relating to Google’s {hardware} lineup for 2026. Be sure you test again for the critiques as soon as the units begin coming in.
