Overview
- Google announced the Pixel 11 family on Wednesday, August 12, opened preorders the same day and said shipments will begin August 20 with U.S. starting prices of $899 for Pixel 11, $1,099 for Pixel 11 Pro, $1,299 for Pixel 11 Pro XL and $1,899 for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
- All models use Google’s custom Tensor G6 chip and integrate Gemini Intelligence to run on‑device features such as real‑time transcription, contextual assistant actions and automatic photo and video editing tools.
- Hardware updates include brighter, more scratch‑resistant Actua and Super Actua displays, a 48MP main sensor on the base model and 50MP main sensors plus a 48MP telephoto on Pro models with up to 120x Zoom Pro, plus a HiLight LED ring on Pro phones for visual notifications.
- Google removed 128 GB entry configurations so the lineup now starts at 256 GB, raised prices roughly $100 versus the prior generation and said component and RAM supply pressures influenced RAM and storage choices.
- The launch packages Pixel phones with Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Buds Pro 2 and a Pixel Tag tracker to push an AI‑driven ecosystem, a move that arrives as global smartphone shipments cool and memory shortages are reshaping device configurations and prices.