# Google Pixel 11 Series: Leaks and Rumors Ahead of August 12 Launch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/google-pixel-11-series-leaks-and-rumors/  
Published: 2026-08-01  
Updated: 2026-08-01  
Author: Raunak Saha

Google has locked in the date, and the leak floodgates have opened. The Pixel 11 series arrives August 12 at a “Made by Google” event in New York, and if the rumors hold, this could be the biggest under-the-hood overhaul the Pixel line has seen in years.

## What’s Officially Confirmed

Google has confirmed the event date and teased “the next generation of Pixel,” with pre-orders set to go live the same day, according to [The Gadgeteer’s tracking](https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/07/13/pixel-11-series-what-we-know-so-far/) of the launch cycle. That’s the one hard fact in an otherwise leak-driven story — everything else below comes from retailer listings, an accidental Amazon leak, and chip-tracking reports.

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## The Rumored Lineup and Specs

| Category | Rumored Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Models | Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold |
| Chipset | Tensor G6, built on TSMC’s 2nm process |
| Modem | MediaTek M90 (replacing Samsung Exynos) |
| Base Storage | 256GB (128GB tier dropped) |
| Pro RAM | 12GB (tipped) |
| Main Camera (Pro) | New 50MP sensor |
| Telephoto (Pro) | New 50MP sensor |
| Zoom | Up to 100x AI Super Zoom |
| Battery (Pixel 11) | 4,985mAh |
| Battery (Pixel 11 Pro) | 4,850mAh |
| Battery (Pixel 11 Pro XL) | 5,115mAh |

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## The Tensor G6 Is the Real Headline

The bigger story isn’t the camera bump — it’s the chip. Tensor G6, codenamed “Malibu,” would make Google the first Android maker to ship the same process-generation silicon as Apple’s iPhone in the same calendar year, according to [Tech Times’ analysis](https://www.techtimes.com/articles/319950/20260708/pixel-11-event-locked-august-12-2nm-tensor-g6-900-base-price-expected.htm) of leaked chip specs. Analysts project a 15-20% efficiency improvement over the Pixel 10’s Tensor G5, directly addressing years of thermal throttling complaints.

## Pricing Is Going Up, and RAM Costs Are Why

Leaked Amazon listings point to a roughly $100 price hike across the board, a jump Google has reportedly attributed to a sixfold spike in RAM costs driven by AI demand, per [Times Bull’s coverage](https://www.timesbull.com/google-pixel-11-series-confirmed-to-launch-higher-price-2nm-tensor-g6-16gb-ram) citing Morgan Stanley data. Leaked starting prices show Pixel 11 at $899, Pixel 11 Pro at $1,099, Pixel 11 Pro XL at $1,299, and the Pro Fold at $1,899.

For more on how this year’s flagship chipsets and pricing trends compare across brands, check out our [flagship smartphone coverage](https://technosports.co.in/category/smartphones) and [Android leaks and rumors](https://technosports.co.in/category/technology) on TechnoSports.

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## Should You Wait?

With only the date and event location officially confirmed, treat every spec and price above as a leak until Google’s August 12 keynote. If the rumors hold, though, this could be the most significant Pixel upgrade cycle since the original Tensor debut.

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