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.
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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 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.
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 |
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 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 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 and Android leaks and rumors on TechnoSports.
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.
