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Leak reveals Pixel Glow LED on the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, confirms 8‑inch inner screen and a $1,899 starting price ahead of the August 12 launch.
Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold will launch with a new Pixel Glow LED near the camera array and a starting price of $1,899, a $100 bump from the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, underscoring Google’s push for premium pricing in the foldable market【1】.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Device | Pixel 11 Pro Fold |
| Launch date | August 12, 2026 (hardware event) |
| Starting price | $1,899 (vs. $1,799 for Pixel 10 Pro Fold) |
| Display size | 8‑inch inner screen (same as Pixel 10 Pro Fold) |
Leaked marketing images released by tipster Evan Blass show the Pixel 11 Pro Fold in an olive‑green “Pine” finish, retaining the tall outer screen of its predecessor while keeping the 8‑inch inner display and QHD+ resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate【2】. The most visible change is a circular, color‑changing LED—dubbed Pixel Glow—embedded near the camera module, mirroring the feature already seen on the non‑folding Pixel 11 Pro【1】. Google has hinted that the LED will signal active AI functions and may be customizable for notifications, though no official confirmation exists yet.
The camera layout also shifts: the periscope lens moves up onto the horizontal pill and sits beside the new LED, while the overall rear array appears slightly slimmer, suggesting a cleaner aesthetic but no change to the triple‑camera setup【2】. The hinge and button placements remain consistent with earlier renders, indicating incremental rather than radical hardware revisions【2】.
Amazon listings that were later removed point to a $1,899 base price for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, marking a $100 increase over the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s launch price【1】. This follows a broader trend of rising memory costs and aligns with Google’s pattern of pricing its Pro models at $999 for three consecutive years, suggesting a possible $100–$200 premium for the foldable variant【4】. Internally, the device is expected to ship with the Tensor G6 chipset built on a 2 nm process, promising performance gains over the Tensor G5 but still trailing Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Plus and Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro in raw benchmarks【4】.
The leak also includes images of the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Bud s Pro 2 in matching colorways, hinting at a coordinated product rollout on the same August 12 event【1】【2】. By bundling the foldable with updated wearables, Google appears to be reinforcing its ecosystem against rivals that have already expanded their foldable lineups, such as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and rumored Apple foldable devices.
The leak shows Google refining its foldable design while nudging price higher, signaling confidence in the premium segment. Whether the Pixel Glow LED and upgraded chipset can offset Samsung’s market lead remains to be seen as the August event approaches.
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