Google Pixel 11: Launch Event Confirmed for August 12 — What We Know So Far
Google has confirmed the date for the next Made by Google event. Here's what's official and what's still rumor about the new Pixel 11 lineup.
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Event confirmed for August 12
Google has officially confirmed the Made by Google event for August 12, 2026, at 1pm ET, in New York — the second year in a row the city hosts the launch. The event's official page is already live, showing the outline of a new Pixel device with a lighting effect around the camera area, though it still doesn't confirm final specs like cameras, battery, storage, or pricing.
The expectation is that the entire lineup will be unveiled at once: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, following the same pattern Google has used since the Pixel 9, when the standard and Pro models started launching together. The Pixel Watch 5 is also expected to make an appearance.
When it hits stores
Historically, Google releases its phones for sale a few weeks after the announcement, and based on leaks considered reliable, wide availability is expected on August 20, 2026 — exactly one year after the Pixel 10 debuted. Preorders should open as soon as the event wraps up, on August 12 itself.
What the leaks suggest (still unconfirmed)
Not everything about the Pixel 11 is official — much of what's circulating comes from leaks and certification filings, so treat it as expectation, not confirmed fact:
Pros
- + SPECS
- + Tensor G6 chip, likely paired with a MediaTek modem — a shift from the Qualcomm modems used in previous generations
- + Titan M3, a new dedicated security chip
- + Visual change to the rear camera bar, with a lighting feature nicknamed "Pixel Glow" or "HiLight"
- + Storage starting at 256GB, with no 128GB entry option like the Pixel 10 had
- + Possible price increase across the lineup — a move already seen with the Galaxy S26 (up $100) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which analysts attribute to rising RAM costs across the industry
Cons
- − Nothing confirmed
Frequently asked questions
When is the Google Pixel 11 launch event?
Google confirmed the Made by Google event for August 12, 2026, at 1pm ET, in New York.
When will the Pixel 11 be available to buy?
Based on reliable leaks, wide availability is expected on August 20, 2026, exactly one year after the Pixel 10 debuted. Preorders should open right after the event on August 12.
Which Pixel 11 models will be announced?
The expected lineup includes the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, all unveiled together, plus the Pixel Watch 5.
How much RAM does the Pixel 11 need to run Gemini Intelligence?
Gemini Intelligence, Google's headline feature for this generation, requires at least 12GB of RAM and Gemini Nano version 3. Leaks suggest the base Pixel 11 may ship with only 8GB, which would leave it locked out of the feature.
Are the Pixel 11 specs and price confirmed?
No. As of now, specs like camera, battery, storage, and pricing remain officially unconfirmed by Google — everything circulating comes from leaks and certification filings.
The detail that could backfire on Google
One point stands out in the leaks: Google has set its own headline feature for this generation, Gemini Intelligence — capable of carrying out multi-step tasks on its own, like building a shopping list from a photo — to require at least 12GB of RAM and Gemini Nano version 3. If leaks claiming the base Pixel 11 will ship with only 8GB of RAM turn out to be true, Google's own "flagship" phone would be locked out of the feature the company is using to sell this entire generation — a striking contrast with Apple Intelligence, which runs on just 8GB.
Keep in mind
Since the event hasn't happened yet, all specs around camera, battery, storage, and pricing remain officially unconfirmed by Google. We recommend following the live coverage on August 12 to confirm what was actually announced.
