The Pixel 11 was announced on August 12, 2026, during a “Made by Google” event in New York, alongside the other phones from the Pixel 11 series: Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
Price:
The Pixel 11 starts at $899 for the 256 GB variant.
Buy the Pixel 11 at Amazon at $200 off
$200 off (22%)
The Pixel 11 is finally here, giving users a refined experience and a better camera. The model can already be yours at Amazon. The best part about this phone is that you can now buy it for $200 off!
Google's Pixel 11 Pro has just been announced, giving you a polished Android experience. The device gives you better visuals and improved camera performance. You can currently get this model for $300 off at Amazon.
Prefer a larger display? The Pixel 11 Pro XL is here for you. With its 6.8-inch display, the new model gives you more screen real estate, plus it's already available for purchase at Amazon, with discounts of $350 in all color options.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold: buy at Amazon with a $250 discount
$250 off (13%)
The new Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold gives you a refined foldable experience with the familiar form factor. The device gives you an excellent Android experience. You can now this capable foldable phone with discounts of $250.
The event took place in New York City for the second consecutive year.
Retail availability began on August 20, 2026.
Pixel 11 price and deals
The Pixel 11's starting price is now $40 higher than its predecessor at $899, but the starting storage is no longer 128 GB but 256 GB.
Pixel model
128GB of storage
256GB of storage
512GB of storage
1TB of storage
Pixel 11
-
899
$1,019
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Pixel 10
$799
$859
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Pixel 9
$799
$859
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Pixel 11 deals:
Google: Google typically runs strong trade-in promotions at launch, with extra savings when you're trading in another Pixel. Expect the same approach this year.
Verizon: Verizon has historically offered the base Pixel model at little to no cost with qualifying trade-ins or new lines.
AT&T: AT&T tends to offer significant discounts on eligible trade-ins and additional monthly savings with an unlimited plan.
T-Mobile: T-Mobile is likely to offer a Pixel 11 deal – potentially "On Us" – with a new line or qualifying trade-in device.
Pixel 11 camera
Pixel 11 camera setup:
48 MP Quad PD main camera, f/1.70
13 MP ultra-wide, f/2.2
10.8 MP 5x telephoto, f/3.1
10.5 MP selfie camera, f/2.2
The Pixel 11 camera comes with improved light sensitivity and a brand-new camera mode called Magic Capture. It automatically crops and removes blur from your images so you don't have to look through the viewfinder at all times.
The phone also comes with an upgraded 30x Super Zoom.
Another new Pixel 11 camera feature is Camera Looks, which lets you create your own film styles and photo aesthetics. The feature has been developed with Real Tone in mind, so skin tones are getting consistent results with the new styles.
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The Tensor G6 in the Pixel 11 allows for 4.5 times faster photo taking with Instant Night Shift in low-light conditions.
The Pixel 11 starts at 256 GB of storage and comes with 12 GB of RAM. The 512 GB storage features Zoned UFS for faster performance.
Pixel 11 storage capacity:
256 GB
512GB
Pixel 11 design
Pixel 11 in its four colors. | Image by Google
The camera bar on the Pixel 11 has a new look, and it's now featuring an edge-to-edge glass that flows into the metal frame. The phone comes with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
The Pixel 11 is available in four colors:
Frost
Hibiscus
Obsidian
Pistachio
Pixel 11 dimensions:
6.0 in x 2.8 in x 0.3 in (152.4 mm x 71.1 mm x 7.6 mm)
Weight: 6.9 oz (195.6 g)
Although the design is staying relatively similar to its predecessor, the Pixel 11 is now slimmer (152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm on the Pixel 10) and about 8.4 g lighter (4%).
Pixel 11 display
Phone model
Screen size
Brightness
Pixel 11
6.3 inches
3,000
Pixel 10
6.3 inches
3,000
The Pixel 11 is keeping the 10's 6.3-inch Actua display with 120 Hz refresh rate that its predecessor sported. Resolution is once again 1080 x 2424 at 442 PPI.
Pixel 11 battery
Google has bumped the battery size up just slightly from the Pixel 10. The 11 now features a 4,985 mAh in comparison to the Pixel 10's 4.970 mAh. According to Google, the Pixel 11 battery would offer 30+ hours of battery life thanks to the Adaptive Battery feature.
For charging, the Pixel 11 charges to around 55% in 30 minutes using a 30 W USB-C charger.
The phone now supports a new mode for charging called Extreme Charging Mode, which makes the Pixel 11 prioritize the fastest charging it can get for a quick power boost when needed.
The Pixelsnap magnetic capability makes a return, and the wireless charging speed of the device is boosted to up to 25% now.
Pixel 11 features and software
The Pixel 11 comes with Android 17 and Gemini Intelligence out of the box.
Gemini Intelligence features at a glance. | Image by Google
Gemini Intelligence gains the ability to run complex multi-step automations across apps on your behalf, and it now has an updated visuals and animations.
Gemini Intelligence features at a glance. | Image by Google
You'll also gain the ability to create your own custom Material Expressive widget based on a prompt using Gemini Intelligence.
There's a new Rambler feature for Gboard that makes sure your dictated text sounds cohesive and consistent and also factors in when you backtrack on your statements or correct yourself.
To fight doomscrolling, Android 17 brings a new feature called Pause Point, which could help you set timers for distracting apps. App Bubbles are also coming with Android 17, just like chat bubbles, so you can have an improved multitasking experience.
Android 17 is also bringing a plethora of tools for content creators, including improvements to Instagram, Screen Reactions, and the Adobe Premiere app coming later.
The Pixel 10 brought features like Magic Cue (which accesses your Gmail, Calendar, Notes, and Messages and suggests actions during certain interactions), Voice Translate during phone calls, and Camera Coach with suggestions to improve your photography. These are making a return with the Pixel 11.
Circle to Search is now accessible directly from the Google Pixel Camera.
The Tensor G6 is the biggest upgrade Google is bringing to the Pixel 11. Built on a 2nm process, the new processor delivers 20% better power efficiency, 25% faster browsing, and 15% faster app loading compared to its predecessor.
The G6 also sports an improved Imaging Signal Processor (ISP) that enables more detailed and refined photo results, a 50% more powerful TPU, and stronger on-device models – co-designed with the latest AI models from Google DeepMind, making Gemini Nano faster and more capable.
The Pixel 11 also comes with the Titan M3 security chip, which is a dedicated hardware security module built directly into the device.
The Titan M3 protects your most sensitive information at the hardware level: encryption keys, biometric data, payment credentials, and login information are all stored and managed in an isolated, tamper-resistant environment that remains secure even if the rest of the operating system is compromised.
Iskra Petrova is a news writer at PhoneArena, where she covers mobile tech news and maintains the site’s device hubs with the latest leaked specs, rumors, and official details for upcoming phones. She joined PhoneArena in 2020 after three years in technical support for Microsoft Exchange, giving her practical experience with software infrastructure and troubleshooting. Iskra holds a Master’s Degree in Literature, which helps her translate complex tech details into clear, reader-friendly coverage. She is a daily Apple ecosystem user, while also closely following Sony Xperia’s camera-focused phones and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series.
