Google has unveiled the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL, bringing together refined designs, major camera upgrades, and more proactive Gemini-powered experiences. At the heart of the new lineup is Google’s Tensor G6 chip, designed to deliver faster performance while powering the latest on-device AI capabilities.
A slimmer, tougher Pixel design
The Pixel 11 introduces a more streamlined take on Google’s signature design, with edge-to-edge glass surrounding the iconic camera bar. The camera bar is now 40% thinner, making the phone feel flatter in the hand and pocket while reducing wobble when placed on a surface. The phone combines a satin metal frame, polished glass back, and bright Actua display, while offering improved resistance against everyday splashes, scratches, and drops.
Pixel 11 comes in Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost, and Obsidian. Meanwhile, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL return in two sizes with Google’s brightest-ever Super Actua display, reaching up to 3,600 nits. A new anti-scratch coating provides more than twice the scratch resistance of the previous generation, while the Pro models retain the drop-resistant construction introduced with the Pixel 9 series.
All three models start with 256GB of storage and feature Google’s fastest charging yet. Pixelsnap is built in, while the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro add support for 25W Qi 2.2 wireless charging. The Pixel 11 Pro XL can also add up to 15 hours of battery life with just 15 minutes of wired charging.
HiLight keeps you connected at a glance
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL introduce HiLight, a new way to receive useful notifications without constantly checking the screen. Built around the camera flash, the coloured LEDs can glow in different patterns to indicate when Gemini is listening, thinking, or responding.
HiLight can also use custom colours for calls from important contacts, helping users recognise who is reaching out without picking up the phone. Google says the system will gain more capabilities over time, including notifications for messages from selected contacts.
Bigger ambitions for Pixel photography
Photography gets one of the biggest upgrades across the Pixel 11 family. The standard Pixel 11 now features a larger 48-megapixel main sensor with 56% greater light sensitivity, promising improved results in challenging conditions. Its 5x telephoto camera also gains up to 30x Super Zoom, bringing distant subjects closer.
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL push things further with a completely new main camera sensor and an upgraded 48-megapixel telephoto camera. The redesigned telephoto sensor captures 30% more light, while Portrait Mode is now available at 5x magnification. With Tensor G6 and Google’s latest imaging models, Pro Zoom can reach an impressive 120x.
Low-light photography also gets a boost. Tensor G6’s upgraded Image Signal Processor works alongside redesigned software and improved sensors to make Night Sight up to 4.5 times faster, allowing users to capture nighttime moments more quickly without sacrificing image quality.
Tensor G6 puts AI at the centre
Powering the entire experience is Google Tensor G6, the company’s fastest and most powerful Pixel chip yet. Beyond raw performance, Google has designed the processor around AI, efficiency, photography, security, and more intuitive everyday experiences.
The upgraded CPU enables 25% faster web browsing and 15% quicker app launches, while the chip’s TPU delivers 50% more AI computing power. Combined with the latest Gemini Nano model, Tensor G6 can process on-device AI tasks up to 3.5 times faster while using up to 3.5 times less energy.
Security is another major focus, with the new Titan M3 security chip working alongside Tensor G6 to provide stronger protection against sophisticated attacks. Google is also bringing post-quantum cryptography to secure boot, preparing Pixel for emerging security threats as technology continues to evolve.
Seven years of Pixel updates
Google is giving the entire Pixel 11 family seven years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates. Buyers of the Pro models also receive six months of Google AI Pro, including expanded Gemini access, 5TB of cloud storage, and Google Health Premium.
The Pixel 11 starts at $899, while the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL begin at $1,099 and $1,299 respectively. All three models are available for pre-order, with retail availability beginning August 20.
With a slimmer design, more capable cameras, faster Tensor-powered AI, and new ways to stay informed without constantly reaching for the screen, the Pixel 11 series represents Google’s push toward a phone that feels less like a gadget and more like a genuinely personal assistant.
