Google Pixel 11: Leaks, Rumors, and Everything We Know

The Google Pixel 11 lineup launches on August 12 in New York City, featuring four new devices with prices starting at $899, according to reports from Mashable and Android Headlines. Even as competitors reveal new hardware, Google’s upcoming hardware slate arrives.

Google Pixel 11 Release Date and New Pricing Tiers

Google has scheduled its Made By Google event for 6 p.m. ET on August 12 in New York City. The tech giant will unveil the new hardware live on YouTube, with celebrity hosts including comedian Trevor Noah alongside special guests Stephen Curry and Alex Cooper, as reported by Mashable. Last year’s showcase was hosted by Jimmy Fallon.

Buyers can expect the hardware to hit store shelves less than a month after the August 12 unveiling. The lineup will include four distinct models: the standard Pixel 11, the Pixel 11 Pro, the Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold. According to store listing leaks spotted on Amazon and reported by Android Headlines, pricing is structured as follows:

• Google Pixel 11: $899
• Google Pixel 11 Pro: $1,099
• Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: $1,299
• Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: $1,899

These figures represent a $100 year-over-year increase for the base Pixel 11, Pro, and Pro XL models compared to the previous generation. Meanwhile, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold climbs by $400 over the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Design Changes and the New Pixel Glow Module

Every device in the Pixel 11 family features a notable visual update. According to leaks and official teaser materials on Google’s pre-order page, the signature horizontal camera bar found on previous generations now incorporates a multicolored LED light module called Pixel Glow, as detailed by 9to5Google.

This new hardware component utilizes different shades of light to deliver visual alerts for incoming messages and notifications. The feature targets situations where the phone rests face down. Google offered an official preview of this system in a short YouTube teaser video highlighting a multicolored light embedded within the camera bar of a Pixel 11 Pro.

Base Pixel 11 Rumored Specifications

The base Pixel 11 comes in black, gray, pink, and green color options, as revealed by store pages temporarily posted on Amazon. Leaks indicate that the entry-level phone drops its telephoto lens entirely, leaving users with a dual-camera setup consisting of a main sensor and a front-facing selfie camera.

Battery capacity on the base model adjusts slightly to 4,985mAh. This minor reduction helps drop the overall weight from 204 grams down to 197 grams compared to its predecessor. Sourced specifications place the screen size at a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 2856×1280 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the Google Tensor G6 processor.

Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL Upgrades

Google continues its dual-pro strategy by offering both standard and XL variants. Colorways for these higher-end devices include Olive, Obsidian, Canyon, and Fog. A significant manufacturing shift arrives in the memory department: Google is introducing a new 12GB RAM variant for the Pro models, moving away from a strictly 16GB-only baseline to presumably lower production costs on certain storage tiers.

Photography capabilities receive a boost at the high end. Leaks indicate that the digital zoom capability on the Pro and Pro XL models will jump from the previous 100x limit up to 120x.

Pixel 11 Pro Fold Specifications

Rounding out the hardware family is Google’s latest foldable device. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is slated to arrive in Obsidian and Olive color options. It anchors the top of the pricing structure at $1,899 while carrying the design modifications and camera bar updates seen across the rest of the generation.