By Google hosted its Made by Google 2026 event in New York City on 12 August at 6pm ET. Four phones – Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold – all powered by Tensor G6, plus Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag and Pixel Buds Pro 2. Pre-orders opened 12 Aug, sale from 20 Aug 2026.
Google Pixel 11 Series
Pixel 11 – 6.3-inch Actua 120Hz, IP68, Frost/Hibiscus/Obsidian/Pistachio, 256GB starting. Pro adds pro cameras. Pro XL – 6.8-inch. Pro Fold – 8-inch class foldable, same Tensor G6 platform.
Pixel 11 Performance and Tensor G6
Tensor G6 is Google’s first 2nm chip – 1+4+2 ARM C1 cores, PowerVR GPU, Titan M3, MediaTek M90 modem. Google claims 20% more efficient, 25% faster browsing, 15% faster app loading, 50% more powerful TPU. Claims not independently verified.
Pixel 11 Camera Upgrades
Reported: 48MP main f/1.70, 13MP ultrawide, 10.8MP 5x telephoto, 10.5MP front. New Magic Capture auto crops and unblurs, 30x Super Res Zoom. Camera Looks custom film styles with Real Tone. Instant Night Sight 4.5x faster says Google.
What Is HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro?
HiLight aka Pixel Glow is LED strip in camera bar for calls, timers, Gemini alerts, visible when face-down. On Pro, Pro XL, Pro Fold expected. Not on standard Pixel 11.
Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, Buds Pro 2
Watch 5 announced – Fitbit + Gemini on wrist. Tag – first party tracker for Find My Device network, like AirTag conceptually. Buds Pro 2 – new colour and software noise cancellation improvements.
Pixel 11 Prices and Availability
Announcement 12 Aug 2026, Sale 20 Aug 2026. Pixel 11 starts $899 for 256GB per PhoneArena reporting. Pro models had $200/$350 gift card promos in US at launch. UK pricing TBC on store.google.com.
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