Google announced its next‑generation Pixel 11 smartphone lineup and Pixel Watch 5, with preorders open and shipments scheduled for August 20, 2026.
Google announced its next‑generation Pixel 11 smartphone lineup and Pixel Watch 5, with preorders open and shipments scheduled for August 20, 2026. The base Pixel 11 is priced at $899, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL at $1,099 and $1,299, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold at $1,899. Preorder incentives include gift cards valued at $100, $200, and $350 respectively, with the promotion ending August 27, 2026.
The Pixel series represents Google’s flagship Android devices, and the addition of a foldable model expands the lineup. The company also introduced updated Pixel Watch 5 models, priced at $399 for the 41 mm version and $429 for the 45 mm version.
Pricing details vary by storage capacity; the Pixel 11 is offered in 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB configurations with 12 GB of RAM, while the Pro models support 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB with 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM depending on capacity. The Pro Fold is available in 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB with 16 GB of RAM. Camera specifications differ across the models: the Pixel 11 includes a 48 MP wide sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide, a 10.8 MP telephoto with 5× optical zoom, and a 10.5 MP front camera; the Pro and Pro XL feature a 50 MP wide, a 48 MP telephoto with 5× optical zoom, a 48 MP ultrawide, and a 42 MP front camera; the Pro Fold combines a 48 MP wide sensor with a 10.8 MP telephoto and 10 MP front cameras on both internal and external displays. All devices support fast charging and wireless charging up to 25 W with the Qi2.2 standard, and the Tensor G6 processor is claimed by Google to deliver 25 % faster web browsing and 15 % quicker app loading compared with the previous Tensor G5. Bundles with the Pixel Watch 5 provide discounts ranging from $130 to $250 depending on the phone model and watch size, with additional credit options available through Amazon and the Google Store. Carrier promotions from AT&T include a free Pixel 11 Pro for 36 months with trade‑in and a $80 monthly service requirement, as well as a 50 % discount on the Pixel Watch 5 for qualifying installment purchases of $500 or more.
The preorder period runs until August 27, 2026, and the devices are expected to ship on August 20, 2026, with availability through major retailers and direct from Google.
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