Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold release date, price, specs, and must-know features
Pixel 11 Pro Fold. | Image by Google
What's changing vs the Pixel 10 Pro Fold:
- A refreshed camera bar design – shaved down with less excess metal around the lens cutouts
- A relocated autofocus sensor, with a larger flash unit that may double as the HiLight notification system
- 8-inch inner screen and 6.5-inch outer display
- Android 17 and Gemini Intelligence
- Powered by Google's own Tensor G6 and the Titan M3 security chip for high-efficiency AI tasks
- Slightly different camera module design with the flash and microphone now inside the pill-shaped cutout
- Brighter display
- Green and black color options
- The Pixel 11 Pro Fold was announced alongside the Pixel 11 and the Pixel 11 Pro models on August 12, 2026.
Price:
- The Pixel 11 Pro Fold starts at $1,899 for the 256 GB model.
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Pixel 11 Pro Fold release date
On August 12, 2026, in New York City, Google announced the Pixel 11 series, keeping the venue the same as the previous year. The launch featured the standard Pixel 11, the Pro, the Pro XL, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and the Pixel Watch 5.
| Device family | Announcement | Market release |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel 11 Pro Fold | August 12, 2026 | August 20, 2026 |
| Pixel 10 Pro Fold | August 20, 2025 | October 9, 2025 |
| Pixel 9 Pro Fold | August 13, 2024 | September 4, 2024 |
* - probable dates
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is available for pre-order now with general availability starting on August 20, 2026, with the rest of the Pixel 11 models.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold price and deals
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold starts at $1,899 for the 256 GB version.
| Pixel Fold model | 128GB of storage | 256GB of storage | 512GB of storage | 1TB of storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 11 Pro Fold | - | $1,899 | $2,019 | $2,249 |
| Pixel 10 Pro Fold | - | $1,799 | $1,919 | $2,149 |
| Pixel 9 Pro Fold | - | $1,799 | $1,919 | - |
The same leak also confirms that base storage is moving up from 128GB to 256GB – so while you're paying more, you're at least getting more storage to start with.
The higher storage variants have gotten noticeably more expensive than last year – we have a $100 price hike on both the 512 GB and the 1 TB storage options.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold deals to expect:
- Google: Google typically offers strong trade-in deals, with even better discounts when you're trading in another Pixel. Pre-order bonuses seriously discount the device.
- Verizon: Expect something along the lines of $1,100 off with a qualifying trade-in and an eligible unlimited plan.
- AT&T: AT&T tends to offer $800-$1,000 off with an eligible trade-in and plan on high-profile devices, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold could qualify.
- T-Mobile: Like the other major carriers, T-Mobile usually comes through with solid trade-in and plan-based discounts on flagship phones.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold camera
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes with a triple rear camera system, unchanged from the previous generation.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold camera setup:
- 48 MP main camera, f/1.7
- 10.5 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2
- 10.8 MP 5x telephoto camera
- Front camera: 10 MP dual PD
- Inner camera: 10 MP dual PD
Pixel 11 Pro Fold camera features:
- Zoom Capabilities: The Pixel 11 Pro Fold (alongside the standard Pixel 11) features an enhanced 30x Super Zoomsystem.
- Camera System & Software (Lineup-wide): The advanced triple rear cameras – featuring bigger sensors and enhanced low-light performance – apply to the entire series, letting you easily shoot high-quality photos and videos without missing the moment.
- Magic Capture: A single swipe in the camera app activates this new mode, allowing you to get both a video and share-ready, auto-cropped, and unblurred photos simultaneously, freeing you from constantly staring at the screen.
- Camera Looks: You can design your own custom film styles and personalized aesthetics for HDR+ photos. Built using Real Tone principles, this feature guarantees accurate and inclusive representation across all skin tones, even with heavily stylized filters.
- Night Photography: Night Sight captures vivid colors and details in the dark without needing a flash, utilizing the Tensor G6 chip's upgraded processing power.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold storage
Pixel 11 Pro Fold storage capacity:
- 256 GB
- 512 GB
- 1 TB
Both the 512 and 1 TB options come with Zoned UFS for faster performance. As for RAM, the phone is equipped with 16 GB of RAM.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold design
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold's overall design stays very close to its predecessor. The Pine colorway – a muted gray-green – reads as a more subdued take on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's Jade finish, and at first glance the two phones look nearly identical.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold. | Image by Google
The main visible change is the camera bar, which has been shaved down with less excess metal around the lens cutouts – a cleaner, more refined look than last year's.
The HiLight feature that was previously rumored as Pixel Glow is also present here like the other phone from the lineup (more on that, later).
Pixel 11 Pro Fold dimensions:
- Folded: 6.1 in x 3.0 in x 0.4 in (155.2 mm x 76.0 mm x 10.1 mm)
- Unfolded: 6.1 in x 5.9 in x 0.2 in (155.2 mm x 150.4 mm x 5.0 mm)
- Weight: 8.4 oz (239 g)
The phone is thinner, by around 0.2 mm when unfolded and about 0.7 mm when folded, in comparison to its predecessor.
Beyond those changes, the overall design is largely unchanged for a third consecutive year.
The phone is available in two colors: Olive and Obsidian, which are a green shade and a dark shade.
Pixelsnap and Qi2 wireless charging are sticking around too, as well as the IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold, for reference. | Image by PhoneArena
Pixel 11 Pro Fold display
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s cover screen has grown slightly to 6.5 inches from the 6.4-inch display on its predecessor. The internal foldable screen is an 8-inch Super Actua Flex display with an adaptable refresh rate and a resolution of 2076 x 2152 at 372 PPI.
| Pixel model | Screen size | Brightness |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel 11 Pro Fold | 6.5-inch cover screen, 8-inch inner screen | 3,600 peak brightness |
| Pixel 10 Pro Fold | 6.4-inch cover screen, 8-inch inner screen | 3,000 peak brightness |
* - anticipated sizes
The peak brightness of the internal display comes up to 3,600 nits now, which is an upgrade over the previous generation. The cover screen also has the same peak brightness of 3,600 nits.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold battery
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes with a 4,750 battery and fast charging, allowing the phone to up to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 30W USB-C charger. Pixelsnap up to 25W wireless charging is supported. You can use the new Extreme Charging Mode for an ultra-fast boost of charging when needed.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold delivers over 24 hours of battery life on its massive dual screens using Adaptive Battery, which optimizes power based on your app habits.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold features and software
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold ships with Android 17, just like the rest of the Pixel 11 series. Google officially unveiled Android 17 during Google I/O 2026 and the OS has now officially launched. Gemini Intelligence – Android 17's most significant new feature – brings an AI agent capable of handling complex, multi-step tasks across different apps.
For example, Gemini Intelligence can scan a syllabus in your Gmail to automatically add required textbooks to your shopping cart or build custom widgets from a simple text prompt.
Google is also updating its core applications and system settings. The new Gboard Rambler tool cleans up voice-to-text input by automatically deleting stutters and verbal self-corrections from your transcripts. To help fight doomscrolling, a new digital wellbeing feature called Pause Point forces a 10-second delay before letting you open distracting social apps.
Meanwhile, multitasking is getting an upgrade with App Bubbles, which lets you shrink any app down into a small floating icon, similar to chat apps.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold features HiLight, a subtle ambient LED light ring built around the camera flash that provides communication through back-of-device lighting, helping you stay connected without screen distractions when your phone is placed face down.
Designed exclusively for Pro models (including the foldable), this hardware and software feature debuts with two primary functions. First, it works alongside Flip to Shhh to provide customized, color-coded glows for incoming calls from your favorite contacts across both regular phone calls and WhatsApp, letting you know who is trying to reach you at a glance.
Second, when using Gemini hands-free, HiLight uses gentle pulses to visually signal when the assistant is actively listening, thinking, or responding, allowing you to interact naturally without looking at your display.
The foldable retains the established software suite from the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This includes AI photography tools like Add Me, Camera Coach, and Best Take, alongside the practical Rear Camera Selfie Preview. Core AI features are reportedly returning too, via Gemini Live and the on-device Gemini Nano model, which power Advanced Voice Typing and instant translations.
For productivity, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold inherits the flexible split-screen interface, drag-and-drop functionality, and hands-free tabletop mode from its predecessor. Google matches its earlier promise of 7 years of OS and security updates.
For example, Gemini Intelligence can scan a syllabus in your Gmail to automatically add required textbooks to your shopping cart or build custom widgets from a simple text prompt.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold features HiLight, a subtle ambient LED light ring built around the camera flash that provides communication through back-of-device lighting, helping you stay connected without screen distractions when your phone is placed face down.
The foldable retains the established software suite from the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This includes AI photography tools like Add Me, Camera Coach, and Best Take, alongside the practical Rear Camera Selfie Preview. Core AI features are reportedly returning too, via Gemini Live and the on-device Gemini Nano model, which power Advanced Voice Typing and instant translations.
The Fold's dual-screen form factor also enables a new sign-to-text feature developed in partnership with the Deaf community. It allows signers to express themselves in Live Transcribe and Gboard in their native language – sign American Sign Language to the front camera and translations appear on the outer display. The feature supports both one-handed and two-handed signing.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold hardware and specs
Pixel 11 Pro Fold expected specs:
- CPU: Tensor G6 (2nm)
- RAM: 16 GB
- Battery: 4,750 mAh
- Charging: 30 W wired and 15 W wireless
- Storage: 256, 512 GB, and 1 TB
- Camera setup: 48 MP main, 10.5 MP ultra-wide, 10.8 MP 5x telephoto, 10 MP selfie on the outer display, 10 MP selfie on the folding display
The Tensor G6 is the biggest upgrade inside the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The G6 delivers a 20% boost in power efficiency, 25% faster web browsing, and 15% quicker app loading for a smoother daily experience.
At the core of the camera system, the Tensor G6 combines an enhanced image signal processor with a 50% more powerful TPU and advanced on-device models to cut down processing delays. This enables features like 30x Super Zoom, faster low-light shots using Instant Night Sight, and Magic Capture.
Furthermore, the chip powers advanced on-device Gemini Nano capabilities with lower latency, allowing you to run complex local AI functions such as proactive assistance and live translations instantly.
To top it off, the device comes with a generous 256 GB of storage starting out, giving you ample space for all your apps and files.
Furthermore, the chip powers advanced on-device Gemini Nano capabilities with lower latency, allowing you to run complex local AI functions such as proactive assistance and live translations instantly.
To top it off, the device comes with a generous 256 GB of storage starting out, giving you ample space for all your apps and files.
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