Google sets Pixel 11 launch for August 12 here are 5 things to expect

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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:51:11 +0000

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The Google Pixel 11 series is landing on August 12, and it won't be alone here's what to expect from Google's next big launch event.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Google has sent out invites for an event on August 12 It says we'll see the next generation of Pixel there We expect the brand to launch the Pixel 11 series and the Pixel Watch 5, along with some price rises Its official the Google Pixel 11 series will be launching on August 12, as Google has started sending out invites for an
event on that date, promising to unveil the next generation of Pixel.

The launch starts at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm BST, which is 8am on August 13
for those in Australias AEST time zone. The event will be held in New York, but we fully expect it to be streamed online too. But what will Google actually unveil? Well, while no specific models were mentioned in the invite, we have a very good idea of what to expect. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: 1. The Google Pixel 11 The Google Pixel 10 (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future) The Google Pixel 11 itself will almost certainly be announced at this event, with this phone rumored to have a new Pixel Glow feature , which could take the form of colored lights on the back that can alert you to notifications.

Beyond that, the design might be similar to the Google Pixel 10 s, but there are sure to be changes to specs, with leaks pointing to a new Tensor G6 chipset, a new 50MP camera, and a new M16 OLED panel, which could improve the quality of the screen. You may like Google made an odd choice during The Android Show is this a feature leak? 5 things to expect at Google I/O 2026 Google Pixel 11 may feature 'Pixel Glow' RGB notification lights

That might be about it for notable upgrades though some new colors are
likely to be offered too so the Pixel Glow feature could be the standout change. 2. The Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future) Alongside the vanilla
Pixel 11, Google will almost certainly launch the Pixel 11 Pro and the Pixel 11 Pro XL. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

These phones should have many of the same upgrades including Pixel Glow, a Tensor G6 chipset, and an M16 screen. But additionally, were hearing that
they could also get two new camera sensors, and possibly a boost in charging power for the Pixel 11 Pro, bringing it up to 45W, in line with the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (and likely the Pixel 11 Pro XL).

Less promisingly, there might be both 12GB and 16GB models of these phones, where the Google Pixel 10 Pro series came with 16GB of RAM as standard. But this might be necessary to keep the starting prices palatable in the face of rising RAM prices. 3. The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future) Were also expecting a new foldable phone, in the form of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold. And this phone, as with the rest of the Pixel 11 line, will probably have a new Tensor G6 chipset and an M16 screen, though its unclear whether it will get the Pixel Glow feature rumored for the rest of the line. What to read next Google I/O is almost
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What it might get, though, is a removable battery but while this feature has been quite widely reported, the only evidence for it seems to be a patent, so we wouldnt count on it, since patents often dont turn into anything.

Beyond all that, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold could be similar to last years model, with the same screen sizes and a similar battery capacity, but well know for sure soon. 4. The Google Pixel Watch 5 The Google Pixel Watch 4 (Image
credit: Blue Pixl Media) Its not just phones well see on August 12, as were also expecting to see the Google Pixel Watch 5.

Key rumored upgrades here include a Tensor chipset in place of its predecessors Snapdragon one, a brighter screen, smaller bezels, and potentially better battery life though the latter will probably come as a result of optimizations rather than a higher capacity battery.

Some new AI and fitness tracking features may also be offered, but its likely that the Pixel Watch 5 will largely retain its predecessors design, so expect a circular screen and both 41mm and 45mm sizes. 5. Higher prices The Google Pixel 10 Pro (Image credit: Future) Thats probably all of the products well see at Google's upcoming event, but one other notable element could be their prices, as unfortunately, they may well be higher than weve seen from current models.

According to Dealabs , all four Pixel 11 series models will start at 100 more than their predecessors in Europe. Now, in the case of the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro, Google is apparently doing away with the 128GB starting capacity of their predecessors and starting them at 256GB of storage instead, with this new price being the same as what youd already pay for a 256GB model of those phones.

So, in other words, the price of a 256GB model might be the same as last
year; you just apparently wont have the option to get a cheaper 128GB one.

But for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, that 100 price increase isnt offset by a storage bump, with these phones reportedly starting at 256GB, just like their predecessors.

So, what will that mean in other regions? Well, if this information is accurate, then it likely means an $899 / 899 / AU$1,499 starting price for
the Pixel 11 and a $999 / 999 / AU$1,699 starting price for the Pixel 11 Pro, since thats what their 256GB predecessors launched at.

For the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, we have to take more of a guess, but based on how Google tends to adjust its pricing for different configurations, it could mean a starting price of $1,299 / 1,299 / AU$2,149 for the former and $1,899 / 1,849 / AU$2,849 for the latter which would be $100 / 100 / AU$150 more than their predecessors. Today's best Google Pixel phone deals Contract Deals Sim Free Google Pixel 10 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 5GB data 30 upfront 60.21 /mth View at O2 Mobiles See all prices Google Pixel 10a 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 30GB data 30 upfront 27.58 /mth View at EE See all prices gift Google Pixel 10 Pro 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 25GB data 5 upfront 25.99 /mth View at Mobiles.co.uk See all prices Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 5GB data 30 upfront 59.02 /mth View at EE See all prices Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 125GB data 30 upfront 60.01 /mth View at EE See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Follow TechRadar on Google News and
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