Google unveiled the Pixel 11 on August 12 at Made by Google 2026, kicking off preorders ahead of an August 20 on-sale date. The standard Pixel 11 starts at $899—about $100 above the prior generation—after Google dropped the old 128GB entry storage tier and made 256GB the base. Colors include Frost, Hibiscus, Pistachio, and Obsidian. Hardware highlights include the Tensor G6 chipset (Google cites roughly 20% better power efficiency, 25% faster browsing, and 15% faster app loads versus the prior gen) and a redesigned all-glass camera bar Google says is more than 40% thinner. Wired reporting lists a 6.3-inch 60–120Hz OLED, 12GB RAM, a ~4,985 mAh battery class, 30W wired / 25W wireless charging, IP68, Pixelsnap/Qi2-style wireless accessories support, and a 48MP primary with ultrawide and 5x telephoto. Software support remains a seven-year promise. The phone is as much a Gemini vehicle as a camera upgrade: Google spent heavy keynote time on on-device assistant features tied to the new silicon.
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