Updated
Updated · Android Central · Jul 13
Google Sets August 12 Pixel 11 Debut as $1,899 Pro Fold Upgrade Looms
Updated
Updated · Android Central · Jul 13

Google Sets August 12 Pixel 11 Debut as $1,899 Pro Fold Upgrade Looms

3 articles · Updated · Android Central · Jul 13

Summary

  • August 12 is the confirmed launch date for Google’s Pixel 11 lineup, with four models expected: Pixel 11, Pro, Pro XL and Pro Fold.
  • Leaked Pro Fold upgrades point to a 2nm Tensor G6 chip, brighter 8.0-inch and 6.4-inch OLED displays, a new main camera and a thinner, lighter design aimed at fixing past weaknesses.
  • Pricing is expected to rise, with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold projected at about $1,899 for 256GB versus $1,799 for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
  • One trade-off may be battery size: leaks suggest 4,800mAh, down from 5,015mAh, with Google likely relying on Tensor G6 efficiency gains to offset endurance concerns.
  • The refresh comes as Google tries to better challenge Samsung and Vivo after the Pixel 10 Pro Fold was seen as a modest update despite strong software.

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