Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold launch: What to expect?

Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold launch: What to expect? | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Google will launch the Pixel 11 series in a couple of days, pushing their hardware business to the next level as it competes with Apple and Samsung. The U.S.-based search engine giant will also try to solidify their AI stance with new and upgraded models of Gemini, simplifying users’ tasks and creation/editing needs.Google’s new smartphone series is expected to continue the same set of phones: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The foldable will be their third-generation iteration here in India.The Google Pixel Watch 5 will also make its way to the markets.Google is expected to use their own custom 2nm silicon, Tensor G6, in the Pixel 11 series. The lineup might get up to 16 GB RAM and 512 GB of storage, especially in India. Other markets may vary. The phones will additionally get the Titan security co-processor.Under the hood, the Pixel 11 series is believed to operate on Android 17 out of the box while promising 7 years of OS updates and 7 years of security updates. Gemini is expected to dominate the show with some new upgrades.Possibly, the Pixel 11 series may get the ‘Pixel Glow’: a kind of LED around the camera visor indicating conversations with the Assistant.Overall, Google is not expected to overhaul the series. The design of the Pixel 11 series is expected to remain similar to the Pixel 10 lineup, dominated by a huge camera visor, a glossy back design and a matte finish on the foldable.The Pixel 11 may get a 6.3-inch Actua display with a refresh rate between 60 to 120 Hz, and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. It is expected to run on a 5,000 mAh battery supported by 45W charging and 25W wireless support. It is likely to sport a 48 MP main camera, a 13 MP ultrawide lens and a 10.8 MP telephoto lens, along with a 13 MP front camera.The Pixel 11 Pro might also use a 6.3-inch Super Actua OLED display with a refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, and 3,500 nits of peak brightness. A 5,100 mAh battery is likely and 45W wired charging support. A 50 MP main camera, a 48 MP ultrawide lens and a 48 MP telephoto lens are possibilities. It may get a 42 MP front camera.The Pixel 11 Pro XL is expected to have a 6.9-inch Super Actua OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 3,500 nits of peak brightness. The XL might have a 5,200 mAh battery and the same charging support as the Pro variant. It is likely to sport a 50 MP main camera, a 48 MP ultrawide lens and a 48 MP telephoto lens. The 42 MP selfie camera may not change.The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is expected to feature a 6.5 inch Actua OLED cover display, a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,300 nits. An 8-inch main Super Actua flex display with a dynamic refresh rate of 1 to 120 Hz and a peak brightness of 3,300 nits is also likely.It may ship with a 5,100 mAh battery supported by 45W wired charging. It is likely to continue with a 48 MP main camera, a 10.5 MP ultrawide lens and a 10.8 MP telephoto lens. The dual 10 MP front camera on the cover and main screen may remain unchanged.In India, the Google Pixel 11 is expected to start at ₹89,999, the Pixel 11 Pro at ₹1,19,999, the Pixel 11 Pro XL at ₹1,29,999, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold at ₹1,89,999. They will be launched on August 13 in India, while the stream can be watched at 3:30 AM IST on the same day. Published - August 11, 2026 02:16 pm IST