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Google’s Pixel 11 Pro arrives Aug 12 2026, starts at $1,099 for 256 GB, runs new 2nm Tensor G6 processor – see pricing, specs and market impact.
Google will unveil the Pixel 11 Pro on August 12 2026, pricing the base 256 GB model at $1,099 and equipping it with the new Tensor G6 built on TSMC’s 2 nm node [1][2].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Launch date | August 12 2026 |
| Base price (Pixel 11 Pro) | $1,099 for 256 GB |
| Processor | Tensor G6 (2 nm) |
| Model lineup | Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold |
Google has moved its “Made by Google” event to early August, positioning the Pixel 11 series between Samsung’s and Apple’s flagship launches [1]. The Pixel 11 Pro will launch without a 128 GB option; the entry storage will be 256 GB at $1,099, a $100 increase over the Pixel 10 Pro’s top tier. The larger Pixel 11 Pro XL and the new Pixel 11 Pro Fold see $100 price hikes across all storage variants, while the base Pixel 11 starts at $899 for 256 GB and adds a 512 GB option for the first time [1].
The series retains the same chassis dimensions as the Pixel 10 line but introduces a blacked‑out camera bar and a “Pixel Glow” RGB lighting system that wraps the rear module [1]. Internally, the Tensor G6 brings a 4.11 GHz ARM C1‑Ultra core, four 3.38 GHz C1‑Pro cores, and two 2.65 GHz C1‑Pro cores, alongside a PowerVR C‑Series GPU, MediaTek M90 modem, Titan M3 security chip, and an upgraded TPU with a new GXP imaging coprocessor [1]. The shift from Samsung’s Exynos modem to MediaTek’s M90 could improve connectivity reliability, a long‑standing pain point for the Pixel line [1].
At $1,099, the Pixel 11 Pro sits above the Pixel 10 Pro’s $999 launch price but remains below comparable flagship devices from Samsung and Apple, which typically start near $1,200. The 2 nm Tensor G6 promises better thermal efficiency and battery life, addressing criticisms of the Pixel 10 series that struggled with overheating under heavy AI workloads [2]. If the new RAM configurations—8 GB/12 GB for the base model and 12 GB/16 GB for the Pro tiers—materialize, Google may be balancing supply constraints with differentiated pricing, a tactic seen in recent Android releases [1].
Google’s August launch signals a tighter hardware calendar and a clear push to differentiate its AI‑centric Pixel line through a cutting‑edge 2 nm processor and new notification lighting, while modest price hikes test consumer tolerance in a crowded premium market.
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