GoKawiilThe Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro Fold will be unveiled at a Made by Google event on Aug. 12. We’re also expecting to see the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel 11, too. As we get closer to the keynote, many details about the upcoming announcements have leaked or been teased by Google, but they still don’t tell the whole story.
Aside from the leaks, there are rumors surrounding the next line of Pixel phones that won’t be confirmed until we hear from Google itself. From higher prices to a potential reduction of RAM in some models, every detail on Google’s device lineup will be revealed next week.
Here’s what you can expect from the Made by Google event.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Prakhar Khanna/CNET
New Pixel 11 phones
The primary devices to be showcased at this Made by Google event will be the next generation of Pixel phones, and we already know a fair amount about them. Rumors suggest the only devices to expect are the standard Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold and the Pixel Watch 5.
Design-wise, don’t expect the new Pixel family of phones to look much different from their predecessors. Leaked images show largely the same phone design DNA that we’ve seen since the Pixel 9 lineup, with only small tweaks and refinements. Those looking for a more dramatic change to its appearance may have to wait for the Pixel 12.
We can assume that the new Pixel 11 phones will have boosted internals, like a new Tensor G6 chipset, though we wouldn’t expect it to blow the current Tensor G5 chip out of the water by any means. Interestingly, when Google launched the Pixel 10A earlier this year, the processor wasn’t updated, so it will be curious to see what the company does with its flagship phone lineup. Performance of Google’s homemade chips has lagged behind the competition, especially graphically, but the tech giant’s priority has primarily been to enhance the on-device AI capabilities of its phones, providing as much raw computational power as possible.
Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL packs a suite of new features. Andrew Lanxon/CNET
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