Hello folks! If your Pixel is starting to feel a little slow, or you’ve just been holding out for the next one, mark your calendar. Google has confirmed when it’s showing off the Pixel 11 lineup, and a fresh batch of leaks says the phones are getting more storage for roughly the same price as last year, unless you compare the wrong tiers. Here’s what’s actually confirmed, what’s still a rumor, and what it means for your wallet.
Quick answer: Google will unveil the Pixel 11 lineup on August 12, 2026, at an event in New York City. Leaked European pricing shows the base Pixel 11 starting at €999 for 256GB, up from €899 for the Pixel 10’s 128GB model. Compare the same 256GB storage on both phones, though, and the price hasn’t actually moved. US pricing has not been confirmed yet.
What happened
Google sent out official invitations this week confirming its next hardware event for Wednesday, August 12, at 6 PM Eastern in New York City. The invite reads, “Come celebrate with us in NYC on August 12. It’s the night the next generation of Pixel arrives,” which is about as clear a confirmation as you’ll get before the actual keynote.
The event date and location are official. Everything else, like which phones show up and what they cost, is still coming from leaks. But those leaks are lining up across multiple outlets now, which usually means they’re close to right.
Key details
- Event: August 12, 2026, 6 PM ET, New York City (confirmed by Google)
- Expected lineup: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, plus Pixel Watch 5 in two sizes (leaked, not yet official)
- Leaked pricing (Europe): Pixel 11 from €999, Pixel 11 Pro from €1,199, Pixel 11 Pro XL from €1,399, Pixel 11 Pro Fold from €1,999
- Storage: Google is reportedly dropping the 128GB base tier entirely, starting every model at 256GB, with 512GB and 1TB options depending on the model
- Source: The pricing leak traces back to Dealabs, a French deals site that has a solid track record on early phone pricing, and has since been echoed by several other outlets
Do the math on that “price increase” carefully. If you compare 256GB to 256GB, the Pixel 11 costs the same as the Pixel 10. What changed is that Google quietly removed the cheaper 128GB option, so the entry price on paper looks higher even though you’re getting double the storage for it. Samsung pulled the same move with the Galaxy S26 earlier this year, so this is becoming the industry norm rather than a one-off.
Why this matters to you
If you’ve been eyeing a Pixel upgrade, this changes the math a bit. You’re no longer able to grab the cheapest possible Pixel with minimal storage. Everyone starts at 256GB now, whether you need it or not. That’s good news if you take a lot of photos and video and always run out of space, and mildly annoying if you were happy with less and wanted to save money.
It’s also worth remembering that this year’s Pixel updates have had a rough run. We covered the bootloop issue that hit several Pixel models last month, and Google just pushed a fix for it in July. If you’re on the fence about buying a current Pixel now versus waiting six weeks for the 11, waiting is probably the safer call unless you need a phone immediately.
How to get it
You can’t preorder anything yet. Google typically opens preorders right after the keynote and starts shipping devices roughly two to three weeks later, so expect Pixel 11 units in hands by early September if history repeats. Watch the Google Store and your carrier’s site starting August 12 for real pricing and trade-in offers, since trade-in credit is usually where the actual savings show up, not the sticker price.
What’s next
Between now and August 12, expect more leaks on the Tensor G6 chip, camera specs, and that rumored “Pixel Glow” light strip around the camera bar. Google has also been dropping teaser hints on its social accounts, so treat anything not confirmed here as still unofficial until the keynote.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Pixel 11 come out?
Google will unveil the Pixel 11 lineup on August 12, 2026, at an event in New York City. Based on past launches, retail availability typically follows two to three weeks later.
How much will the Pixel 11 cost?
Leaked European pricing puts the base Pixel 11 at €999 for 256GB. US pricing hasn’t been confirmed, but expect a similar jump if the trend holds, mainly because the cheaper 128GB tier is going away.
Is the Pixel 11 price actually going up?
Not if you compare equal storage. The starting price looks higher only because Google is dropping the smaller 128GB option and starting everyone at 256GB.
What Pixel 11 models are expected?
Leaks point to a Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, alongside a new Pixel Watch 5 in two sizes. None of this is officially confirmed yet.
Will you be lining up for the Pixel 11, or is your current phone doing just fine? Tell us in the comments.
Featured and in-content phone photos by Fabe56, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources: Forbes, Talk Android