{"id":757617,"date":"2026-07-12T00:29:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T00:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/757617\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T00:29:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T00:29:13","slug":"pixel-11-series-release-date-price-specs-expectations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/757617\/","title":{"rendered":"Pixel 11 Series Release Date, Price, Specs, Expectations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of days before Google brings us new phones to obsess over are dwindling quickly. Assuming Google keeps to a familiar timeline for Pixel releases, the Pixel 11 series should arrive before the end of the summer and we\u2019re already into June.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_4846e2715a3b16c1-36\">Thanks to numerous leaks, we know that Google is continuing with its multi-device strategy, prepping four models for later this year, just like they have as far back as the Pixel 9 series. When August rolls around, there is a high likelihood that we get the Pixel 11 (codename cubs), Pixel 11 Pro (codename grizzly), Pixel 11 Pro XL (codename kodiak), and the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold (codename yogi).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the potential for major hardware upgrades are unlikely, there still may be reason to consider buying one. Let\u2019s dive into everything we know about the Pixel 11 series so far.<\/p>\n<p>Release Date and Expected Pricing<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_4846e2715a3b16c1-37\">From the moment Google moved its hardware event up to the summer, Google now slides in-between Samsung and Apple launches, rather than awkwardly arriving after both. Google is running back <a href=\"https:\/\/www.droid-life.com\/2026\/07\/07\/google-teases-pixel-11-in-august-12-event-invite\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">that exact same timeline this year<\/a>, meaning an August launch is happening on August 12 for the Pixel 11. The Pixel 9 was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.droid-life.com\/2024\/08\/13\/pixel-9-and-pixel-9-pro-official-3-sizes-camera-and-spec-upgrades-wild-new-design\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">announced on August 13<\/a> and the Pixel 10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.droid-life.com\/2025\/08\/20\/pixel-10-series-price-release-date\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">landed on August 20<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>ModelAnnouncement DateRelease DatePixel 9 SeriesAugust 13, 2024August 22, 2024Pixel 10 SeriesAugust 20, 2025August 28, 2025Pixel 11 SeriesAugust 12, 2026August 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_4846e2715a3b16c1-38\">On the pricing front, early reports suggest Google is looking to maintain stability. However, new information contradicts that. If the prices held from the Pixel 10 series, we could have seen prices for the Pixel 11 at $799, Pixel 11 Pro at ($999), 11 Pro XL at ($1,199), and 11 Pro Fold at ($1,799).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New rumored pricing for Europe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.droid-life.com\/2026\/07\/07\/pixel-11-pricing-leak-tells-us-to-expect-increases\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">has finally arrived<\/a> and is as follows. There will be increases on the Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, while the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro might land where they did for the Pixel 10 series.<\/p>\n<p>256GB512GB1TBPixel 11\u20ac999\u20ac1129XPixel 11 Pro\u20ac1199\u20ac1329\u20ac1589Pixel 11 Pro XL\u20ac1399\u20ac1529\u20ac1789Pixel 11 Pro Fold\u20ac1999\u20ac2129\u20ac2389<\/p>\n<p>Design and Display<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"687\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Pixel 11 Pro - Panda design (fan render)\" class=\"wp-image-319957\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Pixel-11-Pro-Panda-3-980x687.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_4846e2715a3b16c1-47\">The Pixel 11 series will largely iterate on the hardware identity that Google first kicked off with the Pixel 9 series and continued through the Pixel 10. However, initial CAD renders indicate that the camera bar is seeing a subtle facelift. While previous models featured a frame color that wrapped around the lenses, supposed renders show a completely blacked-out camera housing, giving the rear array a cleaner look.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a rumored Pixel Glow lighting system that could wrap behind the camera bar too, but we\u2019ll get into that later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_4846e2715a3b16c1-48\">As for specific sizes, these shouldn\u2019t change much either, and we expect each model to measure in as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Pixel 11: 152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm<\/p>\n<p>Pixel 11 Pro: 152.7 x 71.8 x 8.4mm<\/p>\n<p>Pixel 11 Pro XL: 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5mm<\/p>\n<p>Pixel 11 Pro Fold (unfolded): 155.2 x 150.4 x 4.8mm<\/p>\n<p>Pixel 11 Pro Fold (folded): 155.2 x 76 x 10.1mm<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With sizes in mind, the display tech (likely) should be familiar, with subtle improvements to peak brightness and not much else. Here\u2019s how the display size and tech breaks down by model across the entire family:<\/p>\n<p>ModelScreen SizeResolutionRefresh RateBrightnessPixel 116.3\u2033 OLED1080 \u00d7 242460\u2013120Hz2200 nitsPixel 11 Pro6.3\u2033 OLED1280 \u00d7 28561\u2013120Hz LTPO2450 nitsPixel 11 Pro XL6.8\u2033 OLED1344 \u00d7 29921\u2013120Hz LTPO2450 nitsPixel 11 Pro Fold6.3\u2033 OLED Outer \/ 8.0\u2033 OLED Inner1080\u00d72342 \/ 2076\u00d7216060 \u2013 120Hz (Outer) \/ 1\u2013120Hz (Inner)2050 nits (inner) \/ 2450 nits (outer)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside of the camera bar changes, you can see from everything else we know today that these will be very familiar. We\u2019ve also seen what each device should look like (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.droid-life.com\/2026\/03\/30\/this-is-the-pixel-11\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pixel 11<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.droid-life.com\/2026\/03\/31\/heres-the-pixel-11-pro\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pixel 11 Pro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.droid-life.com\/2026\/04\/02\/pixel-11-pro-xl-renders-show-us-the-future\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pixel 11 Pro XL<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.droid-life.com\/2026\/03\/09\/first-look-at-upcoming-pixel-11-pro-fold\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pixel 11 Pro Fold<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Tensor G6<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_4846e2715a3b16c1-39\">In the processor department, Google is expected to be moving to the Tensor G6 processor, and for silicon nerds, this could be a big one. The Tensor G6 will be built on TSMC\u2019s N2 (2nm) node process. The 2nm node is expected to bring improvements in thermal efficiency, battery endurance, and performance over previous Tensor chips.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_4846e2715a3b16c1-39\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.droid-life.com\/2026\/05\/04\/pixel-11-series-specs-leak-tells-all\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">massive leak<\/a> revealed the exact CPU layout for the Tensor G6:<\/p>\n<p>1\u00d7 ARM C1-Ultra clocked at a blistering 4.11 GHz<\/p>\n<p>4\u00d7 ARM C1-Pro clocked at 3.38 GHz<\/p>\n<p>2\u00d7 ARM C1-Pro clocked at 2.65 GHz<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That same leak also suggested the entire system-on-chip architecture is getting an overhaul. The Pixel 11 series chip upgrade situation continues as follows:<\/p>\n<p>GPU: PowerVR C-Series CXTP-48-1536<\/p>\n<p>Modem: MediaTek M90 (MT6986D)<\/p>\n<p>Security: Titan M3 security chip<\/p>\n<p>AI &amp; Imaging: A completely upgraded TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) alongside a brand-new GXP imaging coprocessor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a bit of added info here, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.droid-life.com\/2026\/07\/10\/google-pixel-11-pro-fold-just-landed-at-the-fcc\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">new FCC listings that we first uncovered<\/a> show the Pixel 11 Pro Fold with what appears to be a MediaTek modem. Google is rumored to have switched from a Samsung Exynos modem to a MediaTek modem for Tensor G6.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"517\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Pixel 11 Pro MediaTek Modem\" class=\"wp-image-322422\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Pixel-11-Pro-MediaTek-Modem-980x517.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This change could bring big improvements to connectivity on a Pixel series that has been plagued by spotty modems for years. It could also help with efficiency, overheating issues, and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Pixel 11 Pro Fold comparison\" class=\"wp-image-304450\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Pixel-9-Pro-Fold-Review-19-1200x800.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Model-by-Model Breakdown: Price, RAM, Battery, and Colors<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional specs in table format are below, with nothing looking out of the ordinary. If there is something slightly odd, it\u2019s the suggestion from a leak that we may see RAM options depending on model or SKU. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A leak believes the Pixel 11 could get both 8GB and 12GB RAM configurations, while the Pro models could see both 12GB and 16GB RAM setups. We don\u2019t know if that\u2019s a RAM shortage move by Google, a country-specific thing, or something else. In comparison, the Pixel 10 had only 12GB RAM and the Pixel 10 Pro phones only had 16GB options.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If true, this could lead us to a situation where we have lower storage and RAM that keep entry points lower, followed by bigger storage options and more RAM with higher prices.<\/p>\n<p>Pixel 11\u00a0(cubs)Pixel 11 Pro\u00a0(grizzly)Pixel 11 Pro XL\u00a0(kodiak)Pixel 11 Pro Fold\u00a0(yogi)$799$999$1,199$1,799GPQQ7 (MMW) \/ GUJ0N (ROW) \/ GV9X7 (JPN)G7SWN (MMW) \/ GM45K (ROW) \/ G9W5D (JPN)GBC0H (MMW) \/ G4HCD (ROW) \/ GER5L (JP)GZDQ6 (MMW) \/ GM2SN (JPN)BLK (Black), GRN (Green), PNK (Pink), PPL (Purple)\u2013\u2013\u2013RAM: 8 \/ 12 GBRAM: 12 \/ 16 GBRAM: 12 \/ 16 GBRAM: 12 \/ 16 GBDisplay: 6.3\u2033 OLED, 1080\u00d72424, 60\u2013120 Hz, 240 Hz PWM, up to 2200 nitsDisplay: 6.3\u2033 OLED, 1280\u00d72856, 1\u2013120 Hz, 240 Hz PWM, up to 2450 nitsDisplay: 6.8\u2033 OLED, 1344\u00d72992, 1\u2013120 Hz, 240 Hz PWM, up to 2450 nitsInner Display: 2076\u00d72160 OLED, 1\u2013120 Hz, up to 2050 nits<\/p>\n<p>Outer Display: 1080\u00d72342 OLED, 60\u2013120 Hz, up to 2450 nits<\/p>\n<p>Battery: 4840 mAhBattery: 4707 mAhBattery: 5000 mAhBattery: 4658 mAhSize: 152.8 x 72 x 8.5mmSize: 152.7 x 71.8 x 8.4mmSize: 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5mmSize: 155.2 x 150.4 x 4.8mm (unfolded) \/ 155.2 x 76 x 10.1mm (folded)<\/p>\n<p>Camera Systems: What\u2019s New, What\u2019s Gone?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google\u2019s camera bars are the interesting piece of the Pixel hardware experience, and this year brings a mix of rumored sensor upgrades and feature retirements.<\/p>\n<p>Goodbye, Temperature Sensor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_4846e2715a3b16c1-50\">First hinted at in CAD renders and given further weight by spec leaks, the rear-facing temperature sensor is dead. Google is dropping the sensor from the back of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL models. While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.droid-life.com\/2025\/11\/07\/i-love-pixel-phone-owners-responding-to-question-about-their-phones-thermometer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">some users found it to be quite useful<\/a>, Google could use that space for its new lighting system.<\/p>\n<p>New \u201cPixel Glow\u201d Lighting System<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_4846e2715a3b16c1-51\">In place of old sensors, Google is introducing a brand-new hardware feature dubbed \u201cPixel Glow.\u201d This is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.droid-life.com\/2026\/04\/17\/pixel-11-pixel-glow-code\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">integrated RGB LED lighting system<\/a> that wraps entirely around the camera bar frame. It will serve as a customizable notification light and status indicator, flashing different color profiles depending on your alerts. There may also be an RGB light of some sort embedded within the camera bar itself, where the temperature sensor used to live. Think of it like a mini version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.droid-life.com\/2025\/06\/19\/heres-the-nothing-phone-3-and-its-new-glyph-matrix-lights\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nothing\u2019s newest Glyph Matrix<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>50MP Camera Codenames?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_4846e2715a3b16c1-52\">The actual camera hardware sensors are currently unknown outside of internal codenames that were shared. Leaked spec sheets point to names of chemosh, vesta, bastet, barghest, and chonky. While exact lens structures remain a mystery, early rumors point to the primary chemosh sensor utilizing an upgraded 50MP main module.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that\u2019s everything about the Pixel 11 series for now. We\u2019ll update this with more concrete information as we approach launch in August.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UPDATE JULY 11 \u2013 New FCC listings reveal the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and possibly confirm a switch to MediaTek for the Pixel 11 series modem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The number of days before Google brings us new phones to obsess over are dwindling quickly. 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