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Google has unveiled the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the new Pixel 11 Pro Fold,d bringing together refined designs, major camera upgrades, and more proactive Gemini-powered experiences. At the heart of the new lineup is Google\u2019s Tensor G6 chip, designed to deliver faster performance while powering the latest on-device AI capabilities.<\/p>\n
While the traditional Pixel 11 models focus on delivering Google\u2019s most advanced smartphone experience yet, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold takes the formula into a more versatile foldable form factor. Together, the four devices showcase Google\u2019s vision of a phone that is not only more powerful, but also more personal, helpful, and adaptable to the way people use their devices.<\/p>\n
A slimmer, tougher Pixel design<\/strong> The phone combines a satin metal frame, a polished glass back, and a bright Actua display, while offering improved resistance to everyday splashes, scratches, and drops.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n All three models start with 256GB of storage and feature Google\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Meet Google\u2019s most sophisticated foldable<\/strong> The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is available in classic Obsidian and a new Olive finish. But the changes go much deeper than its slimmer profile.<\/p>\n Google has upgraded the foldable\u2019s construction with a glass-fibre composite back designed to resist cracking, a new gearless hinge to protect the inner display better, and a Super Actua outer display protected by ultra-strong ceramic cover glass. The redesigned hinge also improves the display crease, thanks to a larger bend radius and a thicker glass layer on the inner screen. Both the inner and outer displays are now 20% brighter, reaching up to 3,600 nits.<\/p>\n HiLight keeps you connected at a glance.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n Bigger ambitions for Pixel photography<\/strong> 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\u2019s latest imaging models, Pro Zoom can reach an impressive 120x.<\/p>\n Low-light photography also gets a boost. Tensor G6\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Tensor G6 puts AI at the centre.<\/strong> The upgraded CPU enables 25% faster web browsing and 15% quicker app launches, while the chip\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Seven years of Pixel updates<\/strong>
\nThe Pixel 11 introduces a more streamlined take on Google\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3-300x169.png\")
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\nJoining the lineup is the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Google\u2019s latest and most advanced foldable smartphone. It is almost 10% lighter and approximately 1mm thinner than the previous-generation Pixel 10 Pro Fold, while also featuring slimmer bezels for a more refined look.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pixel_11_Pro_Fold_Social.width-1300-300x169.png\"){kind=tracking}
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\nWith an IP68 dust and water-resistance rating, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is also built for more demanding everyday use. Google says the new foldable is three times more durable than the previous generation, making it the company\u2019s most durable Pixel Fold yet.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/P11PF_Obsidian.width-2000.format-webp-300x169.jpeg\")
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\nThe 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.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-300x300.jpg\")
\nPhotography 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.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unnamed-300x297.webp\")
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\nPowering the entire experience is Google Tensor G6, the company\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unnamed-4-300x300.webp\")
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\nGoogle is extending the lifespan of the entire Pixel 11 lineup with seven years of operating system, security, and Pixel Drop updates.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t