Google will unveil the Pixel 11 Pro on August 12, 2026, at the Made by Google event in New York City. The phone has not been officially announced yet, but sources and early listings have revealed a lot about what to expect, from the price and specs to colours and where to buy it.
This guide covers everything that has been confirmed or credibly reported so far. The short version: the Pixel 11 Pro gets a faster 2nm chip, a new modem that should fix Pixel’s long-standing connectivity issues, a brighter display, and a camera that can zoom further than before. The tradeoffs are a slightly smaller battery, a RAM cut on the base model, and a higher starting price that Google blames on a global memory cost spike.
When is the Google Pixel 11 Pro coming out?
Google has officially confirmed the Made by Google event for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 6 PM ET (11 PM WAT) in New York City. The event is confirmed; every other date below comes from leaks.
Key dates at a glance:
- Announcement: August 12, 2026 at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT
- Pre-orders open: August 12, 2026, from the Google Store and select retailers (semi-confirmed)
- On sale: August 20, 2026, per leaker billbil-kun via Dealabs
The Pixel 11 Pro launches alongside the standard Pixel 11, the Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the Pixel Watch 5. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is expected to follow later, likely around October, based on how Google handled the Pixel 10 Pro Fold last year.
Google is also offering promo codes to anyone who signs up for Google marketing emails before August 7, redeemable on the Google Store from August 12.
Google Pixel 11 Pro detailed specs
Nothing below is official yet. Google will confirm the full spec sheet on August 12. Until then, here is what the most credible leaks and reports are saying.
1. Display
- 6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED
- 2,856 x 1,280 resolution
- Adaptive 1 to 120Hz refresh rate
- Peak brightness: 3,600 nits (HDR full-screen: 2,450 nits)
- 240Hz PWM dimming
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Panel: Samsung M16 OLED (via ETNews, reported by Android Headlines)
Some early listings claimed 144Hz, but every credible named source including Android Authority, Android Headlines, GSMArena, and Digital Trends reports 120Hz. Treat 120Hz as correct.
On brightness: some outlets reported 2,450 nits as the peak, but that is the full-screen HDR figure, not the peak. The raw leak data shows both numbers: 2,450 nits (HDR) and 3,600 nits (peak). Digital Trends and Android Headlines both cite 3,600 nits as the peak brightness upgrade from the Pixel 10 Pro’s 3,300 nits.
2. Processor and RAM
- Chip: Google Tensor G6, built on TSMC’s 2nm process
- CPU: 7-core (1x Arm C1-Ultra at 4.11GHz, 4x C1-Pro at 3.38GHz, 2x C1-Pro efficiency at 2.65GHz)
- GPU: PowerVR
- Security: Titan M3 coprocessor
- Modem: MediaTek M90 (MT6986D), replacing Samsung’s Exynos modem
- RAM: 12GB on the 256GB model, 16GB on the 512GB and 1TB models
The modem switch is the most significant under-the-hood change. FCC filings confirm MediaTek hardware across all five Pixel 11 models. The MediaTek M90 supports speeds up to 12Gbps 5G, dual-active 5G SIMs, satellite connectivity, and better power efficiency. This directly addresses the signal and battery drain issues that Exynos-modem Pixels have had for years.
The 12GB RAM on the base model is a step down from the Pixel 10 Pro, which had 16GB across all tiers. Google has publicly attributed this to a near-sixfold spike in RAM costs.
3. Storage
- 256GB
- 512GB
- 1TB (restricted to Midnight Haze color only)
The 128GB tier is gone. 256GB is the new base. The 1TB model is supported by billbil-kun’s Dealabs leak and the accidental Amazon listing; Android Headlines’ spec sheet only listed two tiers, but the three-tier reading is better supported overall.
4. Camera
Rear cameras:
- 50MP main camera (new “bastet” sensor)
- 48MP ultrawide with macro support (Sony IMX858)
- 48MP periscope telephoto (new “barghest” sensor, 5x optical zoom, up to 120x digital zoom)
- Optical-quality zoom steps at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x, and 10x
Front camera:
On the selfie camera: there is a genuine conflict here. The accidental Amazon listing, reported by Droid-Life, Android Central, GSMArena, and Android Authority, lists 13MP. Android Headlines’ spec sheet lists 42MP at f/2.2 with a 103-degree field of view, which is the exact spec of the Pixel 10 Pro’s existing front camera. Android Central explicitly says the Pixel 11 Pro “ditches the 42MP selfie camera for a 13MP.” Treat 13MP as the most credible reading for now.
AI camera features:
- Night Sight Video (on-device low-light video, targeting roughly 5 to 10 lux)
- 4K/30fps Cinematic Blur with AI video relighting
- Cinematic Rendering Engine in the Tensor G6 ISP, reportedly cutting blur-recording power draw by close to 40%
- “Speak-to-Tweak” voice photo editing
- Camera Coach upgrade, simultaneous photo and video capture, and a 120x “moon shot” mode
5. Battery and charging
- Battery: ~4,850mAh typical (4,707mAh minimum)
- Wired charging: 30W USB-C PPS
- Wireless charging: Qi2 (15W)
A handful of early listings said 5,000mAh, but 4,850mAh is the consensus across Android Headlines, Digital Trends, and GSMArena. That is a slight dip from the Pixel 10 Pro’s 4,870mAh. On wired charging: PhoneArena and Android Authority mentioned a possible 45W upgrade, but that figure is specific to the larger Pixel 11 Pro XL. The Pixel 11 Pro stays at 30W.
6. Design and build
- Dimensions: approximately 152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4mm
- Weight: approximately 204g
- IP68 dust and water resistance
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front
The design is a refinement of the Pixel 10 Pro, not a rethink. The camera bar keeps its familiar shape but gets a uniform all-glass, matte-black finish across all colors, dropping the previous two-tone metal look. Bezels are reportedly slimmer.
The standout design addition is the “Pixel Glow” RGB LED array built into the camera bar next to the flash. Google may market it as “HiLight” (per 9to5Google). It replaces the temperature sensor from the Pixel 10 Pro and works as a notification light and Gemini interaction indicator, for example, lighting up in a specific color when a favorite contact calls, or while you talk to Gemini hands-free.
On IP rating: some low-quality listings claimed IP69, but Android Headlines and Digital Trends both report IP68. IP68 is the credible reading.
7. Software
- Android 17 out of the box
- 7 years of OS and security updates
- Deep Gemini AI integration across the phone
8. Connectivity
- 5G (sub-6GHz and mmWave) via MediaTek M90 modem
- Satellite connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 6.0
- NFC, UWB, and Thread (Pro-exclusive per FCC filings)
- USB-C
- In-display fingerprint scanner
- Face unlock via selfie camera
IR face unlock (Project Toscana) is reportedly not coming with the Pixel 11 series.
How much will the Google Pixel 11 Pro cost?
All prices below come from sources. Nothing is official until August 12.
1. US pricing
Source: accidental Amazon listing, reported by Droid-Life and corroborated by Android Central, GSMArena, and Android Authority.
- 256GB (12GB RAM): $1,099
- 512GB (16GB RAM): $1,219
- 1TB (16GB RAM): $1,449
Droid-Life notes the per-tier prices match what the Pixel 10 Pro cost at those storage sizes. The effective increase is the removal of the old $999 128GB entry point. You now pay at least $1,099.
2. UK pricing
Source: billbil-kun via Dealabs.
- 256GB: £1,079
- 512GB: £1,199
- 1TB: £1,429
3. EU pricing
Source: billbil-kun via Dealabs.
- 256GB: €1,199
- 512GB: €1,329
- 1TB: €1,589
Across the UK and EU, prices are roughly £80 and €100 higher than the Pixel 10 Pro, respectively. Google VP of Devices and Services Shakil Barkat publicly confirmed the increases in an interview with 9to5Google on July 24, 2026. He pointed to Morgan Stanley analyst Shawn Kim’s data showing the cost of 1GB of LPDDR5X RAM rising from $2.80 in 2025 to roughly $12 in 2026. That turns a 16GB memory package from about $45 to roughly $192 per device. Barkat said Google “shielded our consumers from supply fluctuations for as long as possible” but that “the economics have fundamentally shifted.” IDC expects average smartphone prices to rise 3 to 5 percent globally in 2026. Google plans to offer trade-in deals, promotions, and bundled Google One to offset the higher prices.
What colours does the Google Pixel 11 Pro come in?
Four colors have been leaked by billbil-kun, with early images of the phone from OnLeaks, Evan Blass, and MyMobiles giving us a first look at each shade. None of these are official until August 12.
- Dune: a warm coral-copper pink with a champagne-toned glossy frame. This is likely the standout shade, tied to the gold frame shown in Google’s official event invite.
- Light Fog: a pale near-white finish with a silver frame
- Midnight Haze: matte black with a powder-coated, non-glossy frame. This is the only color available with the 1TB storage option.
- Pine: a muted green with a polished gold frame
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL are expected to share the same four colorways.
Where can you buy the Google Pixel 11 Pro?
Pre-orders are expected to open on August 12, 2026, the same day Google announces the phone. Wide availability is expected from August 20.
United States
- Google Store (store.google.com)
- Amazon
- Best Buy
- Carriers: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Google Fi
Amazon and the carriers have historically offered the strongest launch incentives, including gift cards and bill credits. A briefly live Google Fi promo hinted at trade-in deals that could bring the cost down significantly with a qualifying plan.
United Kingdom
- Google Store
- Amazon UK
- Currys
- Major UK carriers
Europe
- Google Store (available in supported EU countries)
- Amazon (country-specific stores)
- MediaMarkt and Saturn (Germany)
- Fnac (France)
- National carriers across supported EU markets
Google typically rolls out availability country by country. The full list of supported markets will be confirmed on August 12.
