Google Pixel 11 series and Watch 5: what to expect

Google has a significant occasion deliberate for August 12 (Wednesday) – it is going to unveil the subsequent technology of Pixel telephones, in addition to a brand new watch and maybe its first sensible tag too. Here’s what we all know thus far, each formally and unofficially.

Google is already posting teaser videos like those under. They present that we shouldn’t count on a lot – and even something – to vary by way of telephone design. Nevertheless, there are new options coming.

One new function is named Pixel Glow – it’s an RGB LED on the digicam visor on the again of the telephone. Thoughts you, this function may very well be referred to as HiLight as seen in some leaked supplies.

Google formally confirmed that we must always expect higher prices for the Pixel 11 sequence. Really, value fluctuations might have an effect on current fashions just like the Pixel 10a as nicely. The corporate didn’t give actual numbers, however you possibly can scroll right down to see the rumored costs. And with that, now we have coated all of the official information – now, right here come the leaks.

First 2nm chipset

Google has reportedly secured an early order from TSMC’s 2nm output and the Tensor G6 is predicted to turn out to be the first smartphone chipset on a 2nm node. Moreover, an FCC submitting has revealed that Google might be utilizing a MediaTek M90 modem as an alternative of a Samsung Exynos modem like on earlier generations.

The hope is for a way more power-efficient setup – the Pixel 10 sequence didn’t have the perfect battery life regardless of decently-sized batteries in comparison with iPhone and Galaxy fashions. Satellite tv for pc connectivity might be accessible even with the brand new modem.

Google Pixel 11

The vanilla Google Pixel 11 will function the brand new Pixel Glow (or HiLight) notification LED. In line with leaked marketing materials, it is going to have a telephoto digicam with as much as 30x digital zoom (seemingly from a 5x 10.8MP like on the Pixel 10).

Google Pixel 11 leaked advertising renders

The telephone will help the brand new Gemini Intelligence, which is extra superior than the present Gemini AI. It would help multi-step duties, visible context and extra agentic options.

Extra Google Pixel 11 leaked advertising renders

Listed below are renders that present the Pixel 11 in all 4 colour choices:

Pixel 11 in Fuchsia, Gentle Sterling, Moss and Midnight Haze

Google Pixel 11 Professional

Leaked materials for the Google Pixel 11 Pro promise as much as 120x digital zoom, in order that’s one other 5x lens however with a better decision sensor behind it – most certainly 48MP like on final 12 months’s Professional.

Google Pixel 11 Professional leaked photos

From what we’ve heard, Google will drop the 128GB variations of the vanilla and Professional Pixels – they’ll begin at 256GB. Nevertheless, the bottom RAM capability for the Pixel 11 Professional will fall to 12GB – if you would like 16GB, like on the ten Professional, you’ll need to pay for the 512GB improve.

Extra Google Pixel 11 Professional leaked photos

As standard, the Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Professional could have 6.3” shows. An Amazon listing means that the vanilla mannequin will keep at 1,080 x 2,424px decision and we haven’t heard something about upgrading to an LTPO panel. The outdated Pixel 10 Professional had a 1,280 x 2,856px LTPO show and we count on that the 11 Professional could have the identical or an analogous panel.

The Professional and Professional XL fashions will function completely different hues than the vanilla Pixel 11. Right here’s a glance:

Pixel 11 Professional in Dune, Gentle Fog, Midnight Haze and Pine

Google Pixel 11 Professional XL

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL received’t change the components – like its predecessor, it is going to simply be a bigger model of the Professional mannequin. No less than that’s the image that leaked info paints.

Google Pixel 11 Professional XL leaked renders

The XL could have a bigger battery with a 5,115mAh capability in comparison with 4,850mAh for the small Professional, in keeping with leaked stats. These numbers are barely decrease than the corresponding Pixel 10 Professional and 10 Professional XL battery capacities, so it is going to be right down to the Tensor G6 to ship any battery life enhancements. Anyway, the Professional XL mannequin could have a 6.8” show.

Extra Google Pixel 11 Professional XL leaked renders

Google Pixel 11 Professional Fold

The Google Pixel 11 Professional Fold will function an 8” internal show, in keeping with leaked promo materials.

New Google Pixel 11 Professional Fold leaked advertising renders

Rumored specs listing solely 4,800mAh capability, which is a noticeable downgrade from the 5,015mAh that the outdated Fold had. Once more, Google is placing loads of religion into the brand new G6 chipset.

Much more newly leaked Google Pixel 11 Professional Fold advertising renders

Google Pixel Watch 5

The Google Pixel Watch 5 might be accessible in a number of configurations. Customers could have a alternative between 41mm and 45mm variations, with and with out LTE. Upgrades are anticipated to be restricted because the Watch 5 will use the identical Snapdragon Put on W5 Gen 2 chipset because the Watch 4 and it’ll have the identical display screen.

Google Pixel Watch 5 in: Matte Black • Polished Silver • Satin Pyrite • Champagne Gold

The batteries will get minor bumps to their capacities (we’re speaking on the order of 10mAh) whereas the watch will stay 12.3mm thick. Each variations will weigh the identical as their 2025 counterparts too. Just like the telephones, the Pixel Watch 5 could have Gemini Intelligence on board. There might be an choice to name for assist if the watch stops detecting a pulse and, apparently, Google has massively improved the sleep monitoring accuracy for the brand new mannequin.

Google Pixel Tag

Google is working its personal gadget monitoring community, the Discover Hub, and it wants a wise tag to assist customers observe backpacks, baggage and so forth. That is the place the Pixel Tag will are available. Just like the Apple AirTag, it’s rumored to make use of UWB for exact distance and route monitoring. It’s anticipated to value €35 in Europe.

The Pixel Watch 5 costs are going up too – within the US, the comparable fashions might be $50 greater than the Watch 4 pricing, for instance. In Europe, the worth hike might be smaller, €20.

We might be protecting the Google Pixel unveiling subsequent week, so examine again on Wednesday for all of the official particulars on the brand new telephone, the watch and the tag – plus no matter else Google sees match to unveil.