Google launches Pixel 11 series with slimmer camera modules, AI upgrades and higher prices
Google unveiled the Pixel 11 family, including standard, Pro, Pro XL and Pro Fold models, each featuring thinner camera assemblies and the new Tensor G6 processor. Storage starts at 256 GB, removing the 128 GB option, and prices begin at $900 for the base phone and rise to $1,300 for the Pro XL. The Pro variants add a HiLight contact‑color system, a "Flip to Shhh" do‑not‑disturb function and a Titan M3 security chip, while all models support AI features such as Magic Capture. Google also introduced a Pixel Tag tracker and announced the Pixel Watch 5 with enhanced health monitoring capabilities.
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Why it matters
The launch raises the price floor for premium smartphones and adds new AI‑driven tools that could shape how consumers capture and manage media.
How this story developed
- Aug 10 Google’s Evening Pixel Event to Unveil New Phones, Watch and Tracker
- Aug 12 Google added a Pixel Tag tracker to the lineup.
