Google to Unveil 4 Pixel 11 Phones on Aug. 11 as Fold Model Starts at €1,999

Q: With Pixel phones losing half their value in a year, is buying the new Pixel 11 a financial mistake?

Yes—if you care about resale value or getting the best price, buying the Pixel 11 at launch is likely a poor financial move. The main reason is depreciation. Pixel phones have recently lost roughly 50% to 60% of their value within 12 months, and Google has a record of discounting its own flagships soon after release. That means a Pixel 11 starting at €999 could be worth hundreds less within months, even before the one-year mark. The risk is higher because the Pixel 11 is launching at a premium, €100 above the 256GB Galaxy S26. That does not make the phone a bad product. The Pixel 11 should offer strong cameras, deep Gemini integration, a clean Android experience, and seven years of software and security updates. If you plan to keep it for many years, the financial hit from depreciation matters less because the value comes from long-term use, not resale. But for buyers who upgrade often, trade in yearly, or simply want the best value, waiting is the smarter move. Google’s pricing history suggests meaningful discounts are likely after launch, and older Pixel models often become much better buys once prices settle. Mid-2026 restocks of the Pixel 10 line may also offer stronger value for many users. So the answer depends on your habits: for long-term owners, not necessarily a mistake; for anyone focused on value retention, buying the Pixel 11 on day one probably is.

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August 11 is the expected launch date for four new Google phones: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, with sales reportedly starting August 20.
Pricing leaked by Dealabs puts the Pixel 11 at €999, the Pro at €1,199, the Pro XL at €1,399, and the foldable from €1,999 to €2,389 depending on storage.
TSMC-made 2nm Tensor G6 chips are expected across the lineup as Google targets Samsung’s Galaxy S26 range and upcoming foldables.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold could undercut the rumored €2,199 Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra by €200, while the base Pixel 11 would be €100 pricier than Samsung’s 256GB Galaxy S26.
That pricing would place Google’s foldable against Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 rather than its Ultra model, sharpening competition on cameras and value in premium foldables.