Google is scheduled to reveal its next generation of Pixel smartphones, including the Pixel 11 lineup, a potential Pixel Watch 5, and a Pixel Tag smart tracker, at a Made by Google event hosted by Trevor Noah on August 12, according to CNET. The 6 p.m. ET event in New York will showcase Google’s latest hardware alongside Android features built specifically to highlight the company’s artificial intelligence initiatives, as reported by CNET.
Pixel 11 Release Date and Pricing Structure
Following the August 12 event, the Pixel 11 series will hit shelves a few weeks later, mirroring last year’s late-August rollout for the Pixel 10 lineup, according to CNET. Leaked Amazon listings captured by Droid Life indicate that the base Pixel 11 starts at $899 for a 256GB model, matching the price of its predecessor, while Analytics Insight notes base pricing could range from $859 to $899. The Pixel 11 Pro starts at $1,099 for the 256GB configuration, according to CNET.
However, premium models face price increases driven by a broader memory shortage crisis. CNET reports that the Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold start at $1,299 and $1,899, respectively—marking a $100 price hike over Pixel 10 counterparts. European markets will see a similar 100-euro increase for those models, per CNET. Base Pro and Pro XL models ship with 12GB of RAM in 256GB configurations, while higher storage tiers jump to 16GB, according to CNET.
Design Updates and the New Pixel Glow Feature
Leaked CAD images discovered by Android Headlines point to thinner bezels and an all-black camera bar, while Geeky Gadgets notes that all models are slightly thinner and lighter than previous generations. The most notable aesthetic addition is an LED array outlining the cameras, referred to as Pixel Glow in CNET reports and HiLight in French marketing materials leaked by Roland Quant of WinFuture. According to 9to5Google via CNET, Pixel Glow uses subtle light and color on the back of the device to indicate notifications when the phone is face down. Evan Blass also leaked promotional materials showing a new 120x photo zoom feature for the Pro line, per CNET.
Processor Performance and Battery Specifications
Google is also moving from Samsung Exynos modems to MediaTek M90 modems, a transition confirmed in an FCC filing for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold cited by CNET. Geeky Gadgets additionally reports the inclusion of an M3 security co-processor, codenamed “Google Epic,” for enhanced data protection.
Leaked Amazon listings detailed by CNET outline battery capacities across the lineup: 4,985 mAh for the Pixel 11, 4,850 mAh for the Pixel 11 Pro, 5,115 mAh for the Pixel 11 Pro XL, and 4,750 mAh for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Storage options scale up to 1TB for the Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold models, while the base Pixel 11 is available in 256GB and 512GB variants, according to CNET.
Expansion with the Pixel Tag
Alongside its smartphones and a circular-interface Pixel Watch 5, Google is preparing to launch a smart item tracker called the Pixel Tag, according to a leak from 9to5Google cited by CNET. Designed to help users locate lost items in a manner similar to Apple’s AirTag or Tile trackers, specific details regarding pricing, battery replaceability, and underlying connectivity technology remain unconfirmed by leaks.
Did you know? Google is offering an exclusive promotional code on the Google Store landing page for customers who sign up for email notifications about the Pixel 11 launch before August 11, redeemable specifically toward the purchase of unlocked or Fi-specified Pixel 11 devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Google Pixel 11 release date?
Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 11 series on August 12, with retail availability following a few weeks later in late August, according to CNET and Analytics Insight.
How much will the Pixel 11 cost?
Leaked pricing indicates the base Pixel 11 starts at $899, the Pixel 11 Pro starts at $1,099, the Pixel 11 Pro XL starts at $1,299, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold starts at $1,899, per CNET.
What are the key hardware upgrades for the Pixel 11?
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