Leaked details suggest the upcoming Google Pixel 11 series will introduce higher pricing, increased storage, and notable hardware updates, as the tech giant prepares for its August launch in New York.
Google’s next Pixel launch is beginning to look unusually well telegraphed. With Google set to unveil the Pixel 11 range at its Made by Google event in New York on August 12, a series of leaks has filled in much of the picture well before the official announcement, from pricing and storage to chip choice, camera changes and a new light-based notification system. Android Central said the most revealing details came from a brief listing on Google’s own Amazon storefront, which was later removed.
Four models now appear likely: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Reports from Techgenyz and Android Central suggest Google is keeping broadly to its existing design language rather than attempting a major overhaul, although camera-bar styling, proportions and display hardware are expected to evolve. The standard model should remain the more compact option, while the Pro handsets continue to anchor the family’s familiar horizontal camera strip.
The biggest technical change is expected inside the phones. Multiple reports, including PhoneArena and Android Central, point to a new Tensor G6 processor and say it will be the first Tensor chip built on TSMC’s 2-nanometre process. Android Central says the chip is likely to use a 1+4+2 CPU layout built around a single high-performance ARM C1-Ultra core. There is also growing evidence that Google may move to a MediaTek M90 modem, according to a tipster cited by 9to5Google and reported by TechRadar, which could improve 5G, satellite connectivity and power efficiency if the leak proves accurate.
The camera setup appears to be moving in opposite directions depending on the model. TechRadar and Techgenyz say the Pro versions are expected to gain brighter screens, with peak brightness as high as 3,600 nits, and a zoom camera that could reach 120x with AI assistance. By contrast, PhoneArena reports that the base Pixel 11 may lose its telephoto camera altogether, reversing one of the more notable additions made to the standard Pixel line last year. PhoneArena also says the base phone’s battery could drop slightly to about 4,985mAh, trimming weight to roughly 197 grammes.
Another notable addition may be a light feature variously described as Pixel Glow, Gemini Glow or HiLight. Android Central says the idea is to use LEDs around the camera bar to signal when the phone is interacting with Google’s Gemini assistant, while TechRadar says a related notification light could also highlight calls or messages from favourite contacts when the handset is face down. The concept fits Google’s growing focus on visible, ambient AI cues rather than purely on-screen prompts.
Pricing, however, is the detail likely to draw the sharpest reaction. Android Central and Tom’s Guide both say the Pixel 11 is expected to start at $899, apparently because Google is removing the 128GB base tier and making 256GB the entry point. Android Authority says the same storage change is expected across the line, while Droid-Life reports that RAM options may widen, with the base model potentially offered in 8GB and 12GB versions and the Pro phones split between 12GB and 16GB. PhoneArena’s leaked pricing list points to a €100 increase across the range. The exact combinations are still unconfirmed, but the direction is clear: more storage, more varied memory configurations and higher starting prices.
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