Google has unveiled its Pixel 11 smartphone lineup, featuring upgraded camera systems, enhanced wireless charging speeds, and a new notification light bar called HiLight, according to official product specifications released by the company.
Google Pixel 11 Lineup and Hardware Specifications
The new generation consists of three distinct devices: the base Pixel 11, the Pixel 11 Pro, and the larger Pixel 11 Pro XL.
The base Pixel 11 features a 160 mm (6.3-inch) Actua OLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, a resolution of 1080 by 2424 pixels at 422 ppi, and a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The device measures 152.8 mm by 72.0 mm by 8.6 mm and weighs 197 grams, backed by a 4,985 mAh battery.
Did you know? The base Pixel 11 supports up to 25W wireless charging with Qi2.2 certification, compatible with Pixelsnap accessories, marking a significant speed increase from the 15W limit on predecessor models.
Camera Upgrades Across the Pixel 11 Series
Photography capabilities vary by tier, with the base model housing a triple-lens rear array consisting of a 48-megapixel wide lens, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 10.8-megapixel telephoto lens offering five-times optical zoom and up to 30-times digital zoom, as stated by Google.
Meanwhile, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL step up the hardware configuration. Both Pro variants feature a 50-megapixel wide lens, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 48-megapixel telephoto lens with five-times optical zoom, pushing digital zoom capabilities up to 120 times.
Display and Dimensions of Pixel 11 Pro Models
The Pixel 11 Pro retains a 161 mm (6.3-inch) footprint with a resolution of 1280 by 2856 pixels at 495 ppi, while the Pixel 11 Pro XL scales up to a 171 mm (6.8-inch) panel delivering 1344 by 2992 pixels at 486 ppi. Both Pro screens achieve a maximum brightness of up to 3,600 nits, according to Google’s hardware disclosures.
Physical dimensions for the Pixel 11 Pro measure 152.7 mm by 71.9 mm by 8.4 mm with a 204-gram weight, housing a 4,850 mAh battery. The Pro XL measures 162.7 mm by 76.5 mm by 8.5 mm, weighs 226 grams, and includes a 5,115 mAh battery. Buyers of the Pro tier can also configure upgrades to 16 GB of RAM alongside 512 GB or 1 TB storage tiers.
The New HiLight Feature and Pricing
A primary hardware addition across the series is HiLight, a colored LED diode positioned near the rear camera lenses. Google states that HiLight illuminates or flashes to indicate incoming calls—allowing users to assign specific colors to family members—or to signal activity from the Gemini AI assistant.
Pricing for the new smartphones starts at 24 490 Kč for the Pixel 11, 29 490 Kč for the Pixel 11 Pro, and 33 990 Kč for the Pixel 11 Pro XL. Retail availability is scheduled to begin on August 20.
Google Pixel Watch 5 Launch and Health Tracking
Alongside the smartphones, Google introduced the Pixel Watch 5, available in 41 mm and 45 mm watchcase sizes. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated processor and running WearOS 7.0, the smartwatch family introduces upcoming AI-driven health monitoring features for blood pressure trends, nighttime breathing quality, and insulin resistance patterns, according to company announcements.
The 41 mm Pixel Watch 5 model delivers up to 30 hours of battery life with an always-on display or up to 48 hours in power-saving mode. The 45 mm version extends those limits to 40 hours and 72 hours, respectively. Pre-orders are currently open at 9 990 Kč for the 41 mm version and 10 990 Kč for the 45 mm model, with retail sales starting on August 20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the release dates for the Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5?
Both the Pixel 11 smartphone lineup and the Pixel 11 Pro series, along with the Pixel Watch 5, go on sale starting August 20, with pre-orders currently open for the wearables.
What is the HiLight feature on the Pixel 11?
HiLight is a new rear-facing colored LED diode located near the camera lenses that lights up or blinks for incoming calls, customized contacts, and Gemini AI assistant activity.
How much RAM do the Pixel 11 Pro models offer?
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL start with 12 GB of RAM, with optional configurations available for 16 GB of RAM paired with up to 1 TB of storage.
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