Google Pixel 11 launch
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Google Details Pixel 11 Trade-in Values
Trade-in values offer up to $460 toward the Pixel 11, $550 for the Pixel 11 Pro/XL, or $850 toward the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
Gift card offers for the devices are no longer available at Best Buy or Amazon.
The second round of elevated trade-in values is available until September 30.
Google Pixel 11 family weekly poll results
The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold generated little interest in the poll.
One in five voters in the poll indicated they are looking to buy the Google Pixel 11 Pro.
The Google Pixel 11 Pro received nearly as many votes as the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro XL combined.
Pixel 11 Pro Android upgrade precedent
Google highlighted the Tensor G6 chipset's improved TPU performance and capabilities during the Pixel 11 Pro announcement.
The Pixel 8 was not supposed to get Gemini Nano due to RAM limitations but eventually received some AI functionality through the cloud.
Google Rambler converts stream-of-consciousness input into clean text suitable for sending to others.
Android Central evaluates smartphone alternatives to Google Pixel 11 Pro
The Redmagic 11S Pro features a 7,500mAh battery and IPX8 ingress protection.
The 16GB/512GB version of the Redmagic 11S Pro is priced at $899 in the United States.
The POCO F8 Ultra supports 100W fast charging using a standard USB PD profile.
Android Authority Reviews Week-Long Use of Pixel 11 Pro
Google Pixel 11 Series Smartphones Officially Go on Sale
Third-Party App Extends Google Pixel 11 Pro HiLight Functionality
Android Authority Reports on Pixel 11 Series Exclusive Haptic Feature
Google Releases Factory System Images for Pixel 11 Series
“typically easier and safer to sideload the full OTA image instead,”
Pixel 11 introduces unified Pixel search feature
“dedicated search companion designed to help you find personal information faster than ever.”
The Verge Reviews the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
“nearly impossible to crack.”
Pixel 11 Pro telephoto camera upgrade revealed
The Pixel 11 Pro's new telephoto camera sensor has a 48-megapixel resolution.
The Pixel 11 Pro's telephoto camera sensor is larger than the one used in the Pixel 10 Pro and 9 Pro.
Reddit user pcman2000 shared a demonstration showing the Pixel 11 Pro's telephoto camera can focus closer than the Pixel 9 Pro's.
“about half (or maybe even slightly less) the distance of my Pixel 9 Pro’s 5x camera.”
Google Pixel 11 series review published
The international versions of the Pixel 11 phones and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold retain their SIM card slots.
Google made few hardware changes to the Pixel 11 series in 2026.
The base model Pixel 11 has a flatter camera bar.
Pixel Watch 1 retains Google Health sleep and workout support
Google stated in a forum post that the Pixel Watch 1 remains fully supported and that some users received the error card incorrectly due to a bug.
The last Pixel Watch 1 update was Wear OS 5.1 based on Android 15 with a June 5, 2025 security patch.
Google rolled out the last Pixel Watch 1 update in October 2025.
“bug where some users received this card incorrectly.”
Google comments on Pixel 11's MediaTek modem performance
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmark leak
The leaked benchmarks show up to a 20% performance increase for the Pixel 11 Pro XL over the Pixel 10 Pro XL, based on two Geekbench results
The Pixel 11 Pro shares the same core specs as the Pixel 11 Pro XL
A benchmark showed the Galaxy S26 Ultra scoring 3,082 single-core and 10,381 multi-core, which PC Guide described as 34% and 46% higher than the Pixel 11 Pro XL
Google restores previously spotted Pixel gesture
The originally spotted feature was intended to let Pixel users double-tap an empty area of the lock screen to turn off the display.
The updated string describes the gesture as double tapping an empty space on the home or lock screen to turn off the screen.
Android Authority said it first spotted a double-tap-to-lock feature in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 in June 2025.
Google comments on Pixel 11 MediaTek modem performance
A footnote from Google says the modem claims are based on pre-production devices in lab-controlled conditions.
The modem in the Pixel 11 series and Tensor G6 is made by MediaTek.
Early Tensor generations were based more on Samsung's Exynos chips.
“pre-production devices in lab-controlled conditions,”
Reader poll on Google Pixel 11 models
The Pixel 11 Pro XL matches the 11 Pro but adds a 6.8" display and a 5,115mAh battery versus 4,850mAh in the smaller Pro.
The Pixel 11 Pro XL supports 45W wired charging.
Google announced the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, with pre-orders open and availability starting August 20.
Best Pixel 11 cases roundup
OtterBox offers a lineup of Pixel 11 cases ranging from rugged protective options to slimmer everyday designs.
Some Pixel 11 case covers are available starting from $15 with Prime shipping.
The official Google Pixelsnap cases are currently being discounted by 20%.
Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 comparison
Both the Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy S26 have a 6.3-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has been out for a few months.
Google Pixel 11 pre-order pricing and Amazon perks
The Pixel 11's battery life exceeds 30 hours depending on usage.
The Pixel 11 offers a 512GB storage model.
The Pixel 11 is available in Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, and Obsidian colors.
Roundup: Everything announced at Made by Google event
Buyers of any Pro or Fold model get six months of Google AI Pro at no cost.
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL offer Pro Zoom up to 120x.
The Pixel 11 and Pro Fold top out at 30x Super Zoom.
Google unveils Pixel Tag and Pixel Watch 5 at Made by Google event
The Pixel Watch 5 can track blood pressure patterns and insulin resistance.
The Pixel Tag offers connectivity via Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband for precision finding but does not include NFC.
The Pixel Watch 5's sleep-stage tracking is 15% more accurate than the previous generation.
Pixel 11 Pro XL hands-on leak reveals standout feature
Some Reddit users compared the HiLight feature to the Soli radar feature on the Pixel 4.
The leaked images were first posted by @PixelNewsHub on X.
The first hands-on images of the Pixel 11 Pro XL leaked online before its official unveiling.
Live updates from Made by Google Pixel 11 event
Google stated it tested the Pixel 11 Fold Pro by folding and unfolding it more than 83 million times.
The Pixel 11 Pro has a 5x telephoto camera with a 120x zoom feature called Pro Zoom.
Rick Osterloh is Google's head of Pixel.
Google Pixel 11 rumors and leaks before Made By Google event
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL are rumored to upgrade digital zoom from 100x to 120x.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is rumored to have a 4,806mAh battery.
The base Pixel 11 is rumored to have a 6.3-inch OLED display with 2424x1080 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
Google Pixel 11 Pro rumors and leaks roundup
Google Pixel Tag pricing leaked ahead of launch
A report by Dealabs suggests the Pixel Tag will launch in Europe for €34.90.
The Pixel Tag hardware is identified under model number GA12506.
The Pixel Tag is expected to debut in a colorway dubbed “Fog Light.”
Google Pixel 11 Pro latest rumors and leaks
Pixel 11 series leaks reveal features and design details
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold will have a stated 24 hours of battery life.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold will have the HiLight feature.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold will have an 8-inch external display.
Google Pixel 11 launch event and leaks
Pre-orders for the Pixel 11 series will open before the launch event, not after it.
The pre-order countdown clocks will end on August 12 at 10:00 AM ET.
Countdown clocks for Pixel 11 pre-orders appeared on both the Google Store and Best Buy.
Google Pixel 11 rumors and leaks roundup
The base Pixel 11 is rumored to drop the telephoto lens, leaving it with only a main and a selfie camera.
An Amazon leak and an Android Headlines report listed the Pixel 11 at $899, Pixel 11 Pro at $1,099, Pixel 11 Pro XL at $1,299, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold at $1,899.
Google announced it will hold a Made By Google event on Aug. 12 where the Pixel 11 lineup will be shown off.
Google announces new Pixel device for August 12
“You can ring its built-in speaker when nearby or track its location on a map using Ultra-Wideband and Google's crowdsourced network.”
Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase and Android RAM-efficiency efforts
Leaks have suggested Pixel 11 prices will start at $899.
The Pixel 10 started at $799.
The price adjustments will also impact "in-market Pixel phones," which presumably refers to the Pixel 10a.
“there’s never been an increase in memory prices like the world’s going through right now.”
Pixel 11 series leaks in official-looking images
9to5Google leaked an image of the Dune colorway earlier in the month.
@OnLeaks shared renders of the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL.
Google accidentally published an image of the Dune colorway the week of the leak.
Google Pixel 11 Pro officially revealed
Google confirmed the design of the Pixel 11 Pro through Google Fi.
The Pixel 11 Pro is expected to start at $1,299.
An image of the Pixel 11 Pro was published on a Google Fi page that has since been removed.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Pixel 10 Pro XL comparison
The Pixel 11 Pro XL display is up to 300 nits brighter than the Pixel 10 Pro XL at its peak.
The Pixel 10 Pro XL is 8.5mm thick.
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is 7.6mm thick.
Google Pixel 11 to feature first 2nm smartphone SoC
Google's Tensor G6 chipset will be in the Pixel 11 series and will be the first smartphone chip to use TSMC's 2nm process.
An FCC filing for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold revealed that Google replaced Samsung's Exynos Modem family with MediaTek's M90 for its next-gen Pixels.
The MediaTek M90 modem will support 5G speeds up to 12GBps, satellite connectivity, and dual active 5G SIMs.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold FCC listing reveals Tensor G6 changes
Every Google Tensor chip has used a Samsung Exynos modem.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold's certification paperwork was published by the FCC.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold's FCC SAR test report contains a reference to MediaTek on page 30.
Pixel Watch 5 configurations and price increase leaked ahead of Made by Google event
Dutch publication NieuweMobiel.NL posted an exclusive look at the Pixel Watch 5 colors along with a mock-up diagram.
The Pixel Watch 5 is up to $50 more expensive than the Pixel Watch 4.
The Pixel Watch 5 45mm is available in Natural Silver (Polished), Dark Anthracite (Matte), and Pyrite (Matte).