As we approach the expected
August 2026 launch window, a massive leak from the reliable source Mystic Leaks
has seemingly laid bare almost everything there is to know about Google’s
upcoming Pixel 11 series. From a radical departure in modem technology to
quirky new LED features, here is the finalized spec sheet and analysis, broken
down individually for the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11
Pro Fold.
Tensor G6 - The Heart of the Series
All four phones in the lineup
will be powered by the Google Tensor G6 chip, fabricated on TSMC’s advanced 2nm
(N2) process node. The biggest architectural shift is the move away from
Samsung’s Exynos modem, a component that historically plagued Pixel phones with
poor battery life and connectivity issues. Google is finally adopting the
MediaTek M90 (MT6986D) modem.
However, the chipset design
reveals an interesting philosophy. While the integrated CPU features a blazing
7-core configuration—including an ARM C1-Ultra core clocked at 4.11GHz and four
C1-Pro cores at 3.38GHz—the GPU tells a different story. Google appears to have
opted for the PowerVR C-Series CXTP-48-1536, an architecture that isn't brand
new. This suggests Google is prioritizing raw AI processing (via a new TPU) and
computational photography over high-end mobile gaming framerates.
A Unique Notification System
In a surprising design twist,
Google is reportedly ditching the rarely used temperature sensor found on the
back of recent Pro models. In its place, the camera module will feature an RGB
LED array known as “Pixel Glow”.
While likely smaller in scale,
the feature draws immediate comparisons to Nothing Phone’s Glyph interface. It
appears Google will use the LED to display notification statuses or perhaps the
company’s signature ‘G’ logo colors.
Google Pixel 11
The standard Pixel 11 offers the
new Tensor G6 in a compact form. It sports a 6.3-inch OLED display with a
resolution of 1080 x 2424 and is expected to reach up to 2,200 nits of peak
brightness, according to the leaks. The refresh rate dynamically adjusts from
60 to 120Hz, and the display uses a 240Hz PWM dimming frequency.
One of the biggest surprises is a
hardware camera update for the base model, which features a new 50MP main
sensor codenamed "chemosh" (sometimes referred to as "che").
You’ll have a choice between 8GB or 12GB of RAM, and the device packs a minimum
battery capacity of 4,840 mAh. Leaks suggest it will come in four colors:
Black, Green, Pink, and Purple.
Google Pixel 11 Pro
Moving to the Pro model, you get
a similarly sized 6.3-inch OLED screen, but the quality leaps to a 1280 x 2856
resolution with a peak brightness of up to 2,450 nits and a fully adaptive
1-120Hz refresh rate.
The camera system gets a
significant premium treatment. It will feature two entirely new sensors: a new
main sensor codenamed "bastet" and a new telephoto sensor codenamed
"barghest". While exact sensor sizes are still unknown, replacing the
telephoto hardware is a major upgrade. RAM is bumped up to 12GB or 16GB
options. The battery is a 4,707 mAh minimum capacity. This model explicitly
loses the temperature sensor and gains the Pixel Glow LED array.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is a direct
scale-up of the Pro, built around a huge 6.8-inch OLED display. It uses a crisp
1344 x 2992 resolution, the same 1-120Hz smooth refresh rate, and 2,450 nits of
peak brightness.
It shares the exact same camera
leap as the smaller Pro—the new "bastet" main sensor and the new
"barghest" telephoto lens—and comes in the same 12GB or 16GB RAM
configurations. Everything is powered by the largest battery in the slab
lineup, with a minimum capacity of 5,000 mAh. The Pixel Glow LED system, which
replaces the old temperature sensor, is also present here.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
The foldable entry in the series,
the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, adapts these specifications for a dual-screen life. When
folded, you use a 1080 x 2342 OLED outer display with a 60-120Hz adaptive
refresh rate. Opened, it reveals a spacious 2076 x 2160 OLED inner display with
a 1-120Hz refresh rate.
It adopts the new 50MP
"chemosh" main sensor, the same camera upgrade found on the standard
Pixel 11 . A notable win for the Fold is a base memory upgrade, with the
device reportedly starting at 12GB of RAM instead of a lower tier. Its battery
retains a minimum capacity of 4,658 mAh. All of this runs on the same Tensor G6
with MediaTek M90 modem.
A Note on Battery and Biometrics
While the camera specs seem
impressive, there might be slight concerns regarding battery life across the
series. Leaked "minimum" capacities suggest the cells might be
marginally smaller than the previous generation—potentially a necessary trade-off
to accommodate other hardware or cost savings.
Additionally, fans hoping for a
true Apple Face ID competitor will have to wait. The "Project
Toscana" infrared-based face unlock hardware is reportedly not ready for
the Pixel 11 series, meaning all models will rely on standard camera-based face
recognition, supplemented by the under-display fingerprint sensor.
The Pixel 11 series will likely be officially detailed at a "Made by Google" event later this summer.