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Although we’re still waiting for the Google Pixel 10 series to launch, we already have substantial information about the Pixel 11 series. This is courtesy of a significant Google Chips division leak from the Android Authority team. Will the Pixel 11 bring noteworthy changes to Google’s lineup? The answer might be yes, though whether these changes are improvements will likely depend on individual preferences.
Let’s explore the current Pixel 11 rumors and a short wish list for what we’d like from the Pixel family in 2026.
Keyword: At a glance When is it expected to come out? It's too early to say for sure, but odds are the Pixel 11 will launch in the fall of 2026.
It's too early to say for sure, but odds are the Pixel 11 will launch in the fall of 2026. What new features could there be? We expect to see a Tensor G6 chip produced by TSMC, some camera sensor improvements, and likely a few surprises as well.
We expect to see a Tensor G6 chip produced by TSMC, some camera sensor improvements, and likely a few surprises as well. How much might it cost? It's hard to predict, though the Pixel 11 will likely cost at least $799 for the base variant.
Will there be a Google Pixel 11? Unless Android Authority’s massive leak somehow proves very wrong or Google makes changes down the road, the Pixel 11 is a sure thing. Google has also received great praise for recent Pixels, including but not limited to the Pixel 9 series, so there’s no reason for the company to stop this momentum by not releasing more Pixels.
We already know a surprising amount about the Pixel 11, including details on its SoC and some of its camera features. Even the code names have since been revealed to us through Google’s internal documents: Pixel 11 — “cubs” or “4CS4”
Pixel 11 Pro — “grizzly” or “CGY4”
Pixel 11 Pro XL — “kodiak” or “PKK4”
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