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Leaked Renders and Specifications Detail Google's Upcoming Pixel 11 Series

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Early Look: Google Pixel 11 Series Design & Specs Leak

Design renders and technical specifications for Google's upcoming Pixel 11 series of smartphones have emerged from multiple sources, offering an early look at the anticipated lineup. The devices are expected to launch in August.

The Pixel 11 series is expected to launch in August, aligning with Google's recent release schedule.

Models and Codenames

The Pixel 11 series is expected to include four models, identified by internal codenames:

  • Pixel 11: "Cubs"
  • Pixel 11 Pro: "Grizzly"
  • Pixel 11 Pro XL: "Kodiak"
  • Pixel 11 Pro Fold: "Pine"

Design Changes

Leaked CAD renders, published by Android Headlines and attributed to leaker @OnLeaks, suggest the following design updates across the lineup:

  • Camera Bar: Multiple models are shown with a redesigned camera bar. The Pixel 11 Pro XL renders depict a monochromatic, all-glass camera bar, moving away from the two-tone oval design of previous models. A similar all-glass design has also been observed on renders for the Pixel 11 Pro.
  • Temperature Sensor: The infrared thermometer, a feature present in some earlier Pixel models, appears to be absent in renders of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL. A separate comprehensive leak corroborates that the temperature sensor has been removed from the Pro models.
  • Foldable Design: The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is shown with an off-center camera island and protruding camera lenses. Its finish is said to differ from the matte finish of its predecessors.
  • Overall Design: Reports indicate that the Pixel 11 series will not introduce significant hardware design alterations, with core design language remaining similar to the Pixel 10 series for a third consecutive year.

Dimensions

Renders and reports indicate marginal changes in device dimensions:

  • Pixel 11: 152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm (nearly identical to the preceding model).
  • Pixel 11 Pro: 152.7 x 71.8 x 8.4mm (slightly shorter and narrower, and marginally thinner than the Pixel 10 Pro).
  • Pixel 11 Pro XL: 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5mm (slightly smaller than its predecessor).
  • Pixel 11 Pro Fold:
    • Folded thickness: 10.1mm (down from 10.8mm on Pixel 10 Pro Fold).
    • Unfolded thickness: 4.8mm (down from 5.2mm on Pixel 10 Pro Fold).
    • Other dimensions (height and width) are reportedly unchanged from the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Hardware and Specifications

A detailed leak from user MysticLeaks provides information on the internal components for the series.

Processor & Connectivity

  • The Pixel 11 series is expected to be powered by a Tensor G6 chipset.
  • The Tensor G6 is rumored to feature a 1+4+2 CPU core configuration with ARM C1 cores: one C1-Ultra core at 4.11GHz, four C1-Pro cores at 3.38GHz, and two C1-Pro cores at 2.65GHz.
  • The GPU is reported to be the PowerVR C-Series CXTP-48-1536, introduced in 2021.
  • The devices are anticipated to include a MediaTek M90 (MT6986D) modem, replacing the Samsung Exynos modems used in prior generations.
  • A Google Titan M3 security chip is also mentioned.

Displays

  • Pixel 11: 6.3-inch 1080x2424 OLED, 60-120 Hz refresh rate.
  • Pixel 11 Pro: 6.3-inch 1280x2856 OLED, 1-120 Hz refresh rate.
  • Pixel 11 Pro XL: 6.8-inch 1344x2992 OLED, 1-120 Hz refresh rate.
  • Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Inner display 2076x2160 OLED, 1-120 Hz refresh rate; outer display 1080x2342 OLED, 60-120 Hz.

Cameras

  • The Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold are reported to feature a new 50MP main sensor (codenamed "chemosh").
  • The Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL are reported to feature a new main sensor (codenamed "bastet") and a telephoto sensor (codenamed "barghest").

Battery & Memory

  • Pixel 11: 4,840 mAh battery; 8GB/12GB RAM.
  • Pixel 11 Pro: 4,707 mAh battery; 12GB/16GB RAM.
  • Pixel 11 Pro XL: 5,000 mAh battery; 12GB/16GB RAM.
  • Pixel 11 Pro Fold: 4,658 mAh battery; 12GB/16GB RAM.

New Features

  • Pixel Glow: A comprehensive leak suggests the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL may include "Pixel Glow" LEDs on the camera bar, described as a feature similar to Nothing's Glyph interface.
  • Face Unlock: Earlier speculation about new "Project Toscana" face unlock hardware has been contradicted by a subsequent leak, which states this feature will not appear in the Pixel 11 series.
  • Video Brightening: A report from Android Authority suggests the Pixel 11 may include an enhanced, on-device video brightening function for low-light conditions.

"Pixel Glow" LEDs on the camera bar are described as a feature similar to Nothing's Glyph interface.

Wallpapers

Wallpaper thumbnails for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, discovered in an early Android 17 build by engineer Dylan Roussel, feature names such as "Pine: Tidal Swirl" and "Midnight: Lunar Tides." Full wallpaper sets for the entire lineup, featuring rippling water designs, have subsequently been leaked by MysticLeaks.

Launch Date

The Pixel 11 series is widely anticipated to launch in August, aligning with Google's recent release schedule for Pixel handsets.