Google Teases $1,200 Pixel 11 Pro as I/O Cameo Hints at New Pixel Glow Design

6 articles · Updated · Wccftech · May 24

A brief I/O keynote cameo showed the unreleased Pixel 11 Pro with a glowing camera-bar outline, pointing to a major design overhaul ahead of its expected H2 2026 launch.
That light strip appears tied to a rumored Pixel Glow system—an LED-style notification feature with customizable colors for contacts and alerts, echoing Nothing Phone's Glyph interface.
Early leaks say the phone will keep a 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display but slim down to 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5mm, with thinner bezels and an all-black triple-camera bar.
Expected hardware includes a 7-core Tensor G6, MediaTek M90 modem, 256GB base storage, 12GB or 16GB RAM, and a 5,500mAh battery.
If those specs hold, Google is positioning the Pixel 11 Pro as a premium flagship at around $1,200 while using design changes to stand out in a crowded high-end market.

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