Tensor G6 chip powers Google Pixel 11 series with HiLight and Android 17
On August 12, 2026, Google officially unveiled the latest lineup of high-end phones, including the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Created to compete in the luxury segment, this series features the exclusive Tensor G6 chip and Actua and Super Actua OLED screens, which reach a maximum brightness of 3,600 nits.
A new feature in the hardware of the Pro and Fold models is HiLight, an LED feature located on the back that serves for visual notifications. All devices in the family launch with Android 17 and come with the promise of seven years of guaranteed operating system and security updates, a notable commitment in the smartphone market.
Sleek new design and commitment to sustainability
The Pixel 11 model sports a polished Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 glass finish on both the front and back, complemented by an aerospace-grade aluminum frame with a satin texture. The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL models use the Victus 2 with a silky matte finish on the back, combined with polished aluminum, and a matte frame in the Obsidian shade. In terms of size, the Pixel 11 and Pro are 152.4 x 71.1 x 7.6mm and weigh 197g and 204g respectively, while the Pro XL is 162.5 x 76.2 x 7.6mm and weighs 226g.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold, foldable version, has an external screen protected by high-resistance ceramic glass, a matte composite back and a satin aluminum body. Its hinge is made of alloy steel and the cover is made of aerospace aluminum. When closed, its dimensions are 154.9 x 76.2 x 10.1 mm; When opened, it measures 154.9 x 149.8 x 5.1 mm (not considering the camera area) and weighs 239 g.
The entire Pixel 11 series includes IP68 certification, guaranteeing water and dust resistance according to the IEC 60529 standard, as well as a coating that prevents fingerprints. The manufacturing demonstrates a strong appeal to sustainability, using 100% recycled aluminum in the housing, fully recycled cobalt and lithium in the battery, as well as rare earths in the magnets, recycled tungsten and copper in the haptic motor. The tin solder and gold/copper plating on the main board are also recycled. The packaging, in turn, is entirely plastic-free.
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As for color options, the Pixel 11 is sold in Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus and Obsidian shades. The Pro and Pro XL models are available in Canyon, Olive, Fog and Obsidian (with a matte finish). The Pixel 11 Pro Fold, in turn, can be found in Olive and Obsidian colors.
Visual experience with bright Actua and Super Actua displays
The Pixel 11 comes with a 6.3-inch Actua OLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, offering a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels (422 PPI) and an adaptive refresh rate of 60 Hz to 120 Hz. This panel displays up to 2,000 nits of brightness in HDR and a peak of 3,000 nits, with an impressive contrast ratio above 2,000,000:1 and 24-bit color depth.
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL models are equipped with Super Actua screens, which use adaptive LTPO OLED panels from 1 Hz to 120 Hz, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with a scratch-resistant layer. The Pixel 11 Pro features a 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 2856 pixels (495 PPI), while the Pro XL offers 6.8 inches with 1344 x 2992 pixels (486 PPI). Both support HDR, reaching 2,400 nits of brightness in HDR and a peak of 3,600 nits.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold stands out for its two screens, both with a refresh rate of 1 Hz to 120 Hz and a maximum brightness of 3,600 nits (2,400 nits in HDR). The Super Actua external screen is 6.5 inches (19.5:9 aspect ratio), has a resolution of 1080 x 2342 pixels (399 PPI) and is protected by highly durable ceramic glass. The flexible internal Super Actua Flex screen is 8.0 inches, has a resolution of 2076 x 2152 pixels (372 PPI), contrast of 1,500,000:1 and Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) protection.
Power of the Google Tensor G6 processor and the new quantum security
All devices in the series come with the Google Tensor G6 processor, accompanied by the Titan M3 security coprocessor and the Trusty TEE execution environment. This set of technologies implements secure quantum boot in hardware, an innovation that aims to protect users’ encryption keys and highly sensitive data against future threats.
When it comes to memory, the Pixel 11 includes 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB internal storage options. The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL models offer 12GB of RAM in the 256GB version, with memory rising to 16GB in the 512GB and 1TB variants. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold, in turn, comes with 16 GB of RAM in all configurations (256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB). Options from 512 GB also feature Zoned UFS technology, which guarantees greater reading and writing speeds.
Innovations with artificial intelligence and the HiLight LED system
Artificial intelligence is processed directly on the device through the Gemini Nano model. The embedded software offers productivity and search tools such as Circle to Search, real-time translation with Live Translate, and the Call Assist suite, which automatically detects and blocks spam calls and scams in phone and messaging apps.
The most notable hardware innovation in the Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold models is HiLight. This LED system on the back of the device offers customizable visual signals, making it easier to manage priority notifications, alerts and application status without the need to turn on the main screen, which helps to reduce distractions. The base Pixel 11 model does not include this feature.
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In terms of biometrics, all four models offer a fingerprint reader integrated under the screen and support facial recognition, in addition to the traditional PIN, password and pattern options. The personal security platform includes satellite emergency messaging, two years of free service, car accident detection, crisis alerts, security check and a theft protection feature.
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Advanced 8K photography and video capabilities
The Pixel 11 comes with a triple camera system, consisting of a 48 MP (ƒ/1.70) main sensor with Macro Focus, a 13 MP (ƒ/2.2) ultrawide lens and a 10.8 MP (ƒ/3.1) telephoto lens with optical image stabilization (OIS) and 5x optical zoom. This set allows for a Super Zoom of up to 30x, with optical adjustments at 0.6x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x. For selfies, there is a 10.5 MP (ƒ/2.2) front camera with autofocus.
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro This system achieves a Pro Zoom of up to 120x, with optical quality at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x, in addition to a 42 MP (ƒ/2.2) front camera with autofocus.
In turn, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, the foldable model, incorporates a 48 MP main camera (ƒ/1.70), a 10.5 MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2) with Macro Focus and a 10.8 MP telephoto (ƒ/3.1) with OIS and 5x zoom. To capture selfies, the device has two 10 MP (ƒ/2.2) cameras, one on each of its external and internal screens.
The entire line is equipped with multi-zone LDAF laser focusing and spectral and flicker sensors, as well as OIS and EIS stabilization on wide and telephoto lenses. On the video front, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL offer innovative support for 8K recording at 24/30 FPS through Video Boost. All models can record in 4K at 24/30/60 FPS and in 1080p at 24/30/60 FPS with the rear cameras, and in 4K at 30/60 FPS with the front camera.
AI-powered photo and editing feature set includes Magic Capture, Camera Looks, Add Me, Instant Night Sight, Astrophotography, 50MP Portrait Mode, Auto Best Take, Real Tone. Post-processing tools include Edit with Ask Photos, Auto Frame, Sky Styles, Zoom Enhance, Magic Eraser, and Photo Unblur.
Only the Pro line models feature advanced manual controls for photography. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold also offers additional features such as Dual Screen Preview, Rear Camera Selfie, Tabletop Mode and Made You Look, optimizing the usability of the foldable device.
Battery capacity and recharging performance
The Pixel 11 comes with a 4,985 mAh battery, promising more than 30 hours of use. Its wired charging, using 30W via USB-C PPS, can reach 55% charge in approximately 30 minutes. Wireless charging, via Pixelsnap (Qi2.2 certified), operates at up to 15W.
The Pixel 11 Pro is equipped with a 4,850 mAh battery, which also provides more than 30 hours of battery life. It supports 25W Pixelsnap wireless charging and 30W wired charging, completing 55% in 30 minutes. In turn, the Pixel 11 Pro
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Finally, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold foldable model has a 4,750 mAh battery, designed to offer more than 24 hours of autonomy. Its 30W fast wired charging lets you reach 50% charge in about 30 minutes, and Pixelsnap wireless charging supports up to 15W.
Advanced connectivity and spatial audio capabilities
The Pixel 11 is equipped with Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz) and 2×2 MIMO. The Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold models, in turn, advance to the Wi-Fi 7 standard (802.11be). The entire series includes Bluetooth v6 with diversity antenna, NFC, Google Cast, 5G Sub-6 GHz connectivity and Dual-Band GPS GNSS (with support for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS and NavIC). The Pixel 11 Pro Fold differentiates itself by adding support for 5G mmWave on the n257, n258, n260 and n261 bands.
The Pixel 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL and 11 Pro Fold devices incorporate an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) chip to improve spatial orientation and support the Thread protocol, features that are not present on the base Pixel 11. All models in the line support Dual SIM functionality, using a physical Nano SIM chip and an eSIM.
The audio system features stereo speakers and three microphones equipped with noise suppression, stereo recording, Speech Enhancement, wind noise reduction and Audio Zoom. The entire line supports Spatial Audio with head tracking and a USB-C 3.2 port. For accessibility, there is hearing aid compatibility (HAC), TalkBack screen reader with Gemini-generated descriptions, live transcription and ambient sound amplification.
Google Pixel 11 technical details
- 6.3-inch Actua OLED display (60-120 Hz, 3,000 nits peak, 20:9) with Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Google Tensor G6 Platform with Titan M3 and Trusty TEE
- 12 GB of RAM memory
- 256GB or 512GB of internal storage
- Triple rear camera: 48 MP Main (ƒ/1.70, OIS, Macro Focus), 13 MP Ultrawide (ƒ/2.2, 120°) and 10.8 MP Telephoto (ƒ/3.1, OIS, 5x optical zoom and up to 30x Super Zoom)
- 10.5 MP front camera (ƒ/2.2, autofocus, 95°)
- 4,985 mAh battery with 30W fast charging (55% in ~30 min) and Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2) up to 25W
- 5G Sub-6 GHz connection, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v6, NFC, Google Cast, Dual-Band GNSS, USB-C 3.2, Dual SIM (Nano SIM + eSIM)
- IP68 certification, fingerprint reader under the screen, facial unlocking, SOS via satellite, stereo sound with 3 microphones
- Android 17 system with 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drops updates
- Dimensions: 152.4 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm
- Weight: 197 g
Google Pixel 11 Pro technical details
- 6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED display (1-120Hz, 3,600 nits peak, 20:9) with Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Google Tensor G6 Platform with Titan M3 and Trusty TEE
- 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM memory
- 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of internal storage
- Pro triple rear camera: Main 50 MP Octa PD (ƒ/1.68), Ultrawide 48 MP Quad PD (ƒ/1.7, autofocus, Macro Focus, 123°) and 48 MP Quad PD Telephoto (ƒ/2.8, OIS, 5x optical zoom and Pro Zoom up to 120x)
- 42 MP Dual PD front camera (ƒ/2.2, autofocus, ultrawide 103°)
- 4,850 mAh battery with 30W fast charging (55% in ~30 min) and Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2) up to 25W
- 5G Sub-6 GHz connection, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v6, NFC, UWB chip, Thread protocol, Google Cast, Dual-Band GNSS, USB-C 3.2, Dual SIM (Nano SIM + eSIM)
- HiLight rear LED system, IP68 certification, fingerprint reader under the screen, face unlock, SOS via satellite, stereo sound with 3 microphones
- Android 17 system with 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drops updates
- Dimensions: 152.4 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm
- Weight: 204 g
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL technical details
- 6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED display (1-120Hz, 3,600 nits peak, 20:9) with Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Google Tensor G6 Platform with Titan M3 and Trusty TEE
- 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM memory
- 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of internal storage
- Pro triple rear camera: Main 50 MP Octa PD (ƒ/1.68), Ultrawide 48 MP Quad PD (ƒ/1.7, autofocus, Macro Focus, 123°) and 48 MP Quad PD Telephoto (ƒ/2.8, OIS, 5x optical zoom and Pro Zoom up to 120x)
- 42 MP Dual PD front camera (ƒ/2.2, autofocus, ultrawide 103°)
- 5,115 mAh battery with 45W fast charging (75% in ~30 min) and Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2) up to 25W
- 5G Sub-6 GHz connection, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v6, NFC, UWB chip, Thread protocol, Google Cast, Dual-Band GNSS, USB-C 3.2, Dual SIM (Nano SIM + eSIM)
- HiLight rear LED system, IP68 certification, fingerprint reader under the screen, face unlock, SOS via satellite, stereo sound with 3 microphones
- Android 17 system with 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drops updates
- Dimensions: 162.5 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm
- Weight: 226 g
Technical details of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
- 6.5-inch Super Actua OLED external display (1-120Hz, 3,600 nits peak, 19.5:9) with ultra-durable ceramic glass
- 8.0-inch Super Actua Flex OLED internal display (1-120Hz, 3,600 nits peak) with Ultra Thin Glass (UTG)
- Google Tensor G6 Platform with Titan M3 and Trusty TEE
- 16 GB of RAM memory
- 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of internal storage
- Triple rear camera: Main 48 MP Quad PD (ƒ/1.70), Ultrawide 10.5 MP Dual PD (ƒ/2.2, Macro Focus, 127°) and 10.8 MP Telephoto Dual PD (ƒ/3.1, OIS, 5x optical zoom and Super Zoom up to 30x)
- Dual selfie cameras (external and internal) of 10 MP Dual PD each (ƒ/2.2, 87°)
- 4,750 mAh battery (minimum 4,707 mAh) with 30W fast charging (50% in ~30 min) and Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2) up to 25W
- 5G mmWave and Sub-6 GHz connection, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v6, NFC, UWB chip, Thread protocol, Google Cast, Dual-Band GNSS, USB-C 3.2, Dual SIM
- HiLight rear LED system, alloy steel hinge, IP68 certification, under-screen fingerprint reader, face unlock, satellite SOS, stereo sound with 3 microphones
- Android 17 system with 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drops updates
- Dimensions: 154.9 x 76.2 x 10.1 mm (closed) / 154.9 x 149.8 x 5.1 mm (open)
- Weight: 239 g
Prices and availability date of devices
The new Google Pixel 11 family is now available for pre-sale on the international market, shortly after its official presentation. Devices include a seven-year factory warranty, which covers operating system updates, security suites, and Pixel Drop features.
Launch prices for models with their base storage configurations are as follows:
- Google Pixel 11 (256 GB): US$899 (approximately R$4,640)
- Google Pixel 11 Pro (256 GB): US$1,099 (approximately R$5,670)
- Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (256 GB): US$1,299 (approximately R$6,700)
- Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold (256 GB): US$1,899 (approximately R$9,800)
