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Pixel 11: A Familiar Face with Hidden Upgrades?
4 May
Summary
- Pixel 11 expected in late August, mirroring previous years.
- Design may see slimmer bezels and an all-glass camera bar.
- Tensor G6 chip's performance, especially GPU, may be a concern.
The upcoming Google Pixel 11 is slated for release in late August 2026, a timeframe consistent with previous launches, positioning it between major competitor releases. Leaked renders suggest a design that maintains its current form but incorporates slimmer bezels and an all-glass camera bar. A potential new feature, 'Pixel Glow,' inspired by Nothing's Glyph lights, has appeared in code, though details remain scarce.
Display upgrades are not yet clear, but an increase in brightness is probable. The integration of a true LTPO display panel, offering a 1-120Hz refresh rate, is also hoped for. Camera hardware is unlikely to see significant changes following the Pixel 10's additions, but software enhancements powered by the Tensor G6 chipset are expected. Speculation exists about an infrared under-display camera for advanced facial recognition.
Performance concerns loom, particularly regarding the Tensor G6 chip. While it may excel in AI processing, its graphical capabilities are reportedly based on a five-year-old GPU. The chip is expected to feature an advanced Arm C1 Ultra core for computational tasks but might drop to seven cores from the previous eight. Battery capacity is unlikely to change substantially from the Pixel 10's 4,970 mAh, but efficiency improvements are desired. Charging speeds from the Pixel 10 Pro XL, such as 45W wired and 25W wireless, might come to base models.
