Google Pixel 11 Is Official: Price, Specs, and Release Date

The Google Pixel 11 lineup is officially on sale, arriving August 20 with a higher base price and a doubled storage tier. Announced August 12, 2026, the Google Pixel 11 replaces last year's model as Google's main Android flagship for the rest of the year.

A bigger starting price, and why
The Google Pixel 11 starts at $899, up from the Pixel 10's $799, but Google says the jump comes with a doubled base storage of 256GB instead of 128GB. Google Vice President of Devices and Services Shakil Barkat pointed to rising memory costs as a factor in dropping the smaller storage tier entirely, rather than treating the change as a straightforward price hike.

Pixel Watch 5 launches alongside it
Google also released the Pixel Watch 5 the same week, starting at $399 for the 41mm case and $429 for the 45mm version, giving buyers a matching wearable at launch. Both devices share design language, which Google is leaning on for bundle marketing this fall.

Where to buy it
The Pixel 11 lineup is available directly from Google and through retail partners, with bundle deals pairing the phone with the Pixel Watch 5 showing up at Amazon within days of launch. Some listings have already discounted the Pixel 11 Pro bundle by more than $200 off list price.

Software and update support
As with past Pixel launches, the Pixel 11 ships with the latest Android build and Google's usual multi-year update commitment, keeping the phone current well past this generation. Google has not changed its update policy for this cycle, so buyers get the same long-term support as the Pixel 10 line.

A packed release week
The Pixel 11 launch also brought the Pixel Tag, Google's answer to item trackers, rounding out a wider hardware push than recent Made by Google events. The addition suggests Google is building out a fuller accessory ecosystem around the phone rather than treating it as a standalone release.

Early reviews
Early coverage of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold in particular calls it a solid step up from last year's foldable, even as reviewers wish Google had pushed the hinge and cameras further. Broader Pixel 11 reviews point to steady daily performance and a camera system that holds its own against rival flagships.

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