Pixel 11: The Massive Leak That Reveals Almost Everything Before the August 12 Made by Google Event

Google will hold its Made by Google event on August 12, 2026, in New York, with the keynote set for 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Ten days out, an unusually broad leak has already put most of the Pixel 11 story in the open: four models, a Tensor G6 built on a 2nm process, doubled base storage and, above all, a price increase of roughly $100 across the range. Here is what we know, what remains unconfirmed, and what it actually means for you.

Four Pixel 11 models instead of three

The first takeaway concerns the structure of the lineup itself. Where Google previously fielded three main entries, the leaked documents describe four:

• Pixel 11 — the entry model, with a 6.3-inch OLED display at 120Hz;
• Pixel 11 Pro — the compact premium version;
• Pixel 11 Pro XL — the large format, with a 6.8-inch OLED panel at 120Hz;
• Pixel 11 Pro Fold — the foldable, holding its place at the top of the catalogue.

This four-tier split moves Google closer to the strategy already used by Apple and Samsung: an entry model, two Pro variants separated mainly by size, and a halo foldable. The Pixel Watch 5 is also expected at the same keynote, though leaks about it are far less detailed.

Tensor G6: Google changes almost everything under the hood

This is probably the most interesting chapter for technically minded readers. The Tensor G6 would mark a clean break with previous generations.

A 2nm process at TSMC

The chip would be manufactured by TSMC on a 2nm node. A note on terminology: 2nm today is more a commercial node name than a strict physical measurement, but it does denote a finer process than the 3nm used so far. In practice, a finer node fits more transistors in the same area and, at equal performance, draws less power. That is precisely the historical weakness of Tensor chips: energy efficiency trailing Snapdragon and Apple A-series parts.

A seven-core layout, which is rare

The leaked sheets describe an unusual arrangement: one high-clock prime core, four performance cores and two efficiency cores, for seven in total. Almost every mobile chip is organised around six or eight cores; that odd number suggests a deliberate trade-off between peak power and idle consumption.

A PowerVR GPU and a MediaTek modem

Two further changes deserve attention. The GPU would come from PowerVR (Imagination Technologies), and the modem would switch to MediaTek M90, replacing the Exynos modems supplied by Samsung. That last point is far from trivial: Exynos modems are regularly criticised by Pixel owners for power draw and network stability. A third-party modem could therefore address one of the most persistent complaints about the range. Finally, a Titan M3 security chip would take over hardware-level data protection.

One detail stands out awkwardly: the Pixel 11 Pro XL would stay on Wi-Fi 6E rather than Wi-Fi 7, while moving to Bluetooth 6.0. On a phone priced above $1,200, the absence of Wi-Fi 7 in 2026 will not go unnoticed.

Higher prices and 256GB base storage: memory sends the bill

Here is the point that will affect the most people. According to the leaks, US starting prices would climb by roughly $100 across the range:

• Pixel 11: $899
• Pixel 11 Pro: $1,099
• Pixel 11 Pro XL: $1,299
• Pixel 11 Pro Fold: $1,899

These are pre-tax US figures and do not predict European pricing, which includes VAT and local levies.

As a partial trade-off, Google would drop the 128GB version and make 256GB the entry capacity across the lineup. The stated reason is no commercial gift: soaring memory costs would make the smaller tier unprofitable to build and stock. The same pressure would explain a less flattering decision — the base Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL dropping to 12GB of RAM instead of 16GB.

Another concession: the Pixel 11 Pro Fold would see its battery shrink to 4,750mAh, down from 5,000mAh on the previous generation. The standard Pixel 11 would stay below 5,000mAh, while the Pro XL would carry 5,115mAh. A capacity regression on a foldable near $1,900 is never a good signal, even if Tensor G6 efficiency could offset it in real-world endurance.

On the camera side, a 13MP selfie sensor is cited for the Pixel 11, along with a Pixel Glow LED on the back whose exact function is not yet documented.

What it means for you

Three readings emerge from this leak.

If you own a Pixel 10, the case for upgrading is thin. The move to 2nm and the modem change are substantive, but they show up as battery life and network stability, not as visible features. At $899 minimum, waiting for a price drop or a trade-in offer remains the rational call.

If value is your priority, the price increase mechanically shifts interest toward the previous generation. The Pixel 10 remains an excellent device, ships with seven years of updates, and is seeing its price fall as its successor approaches.

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If you follow the market, note the underlying signal: the global memory crisis no longer hits PCs alone. It is now showing up in smartphone spec sheets, as trimmed RAM and rising prices. Google is neither the first nor the last manufacturer to pass the bill on to consumers.

The calendar to keep in mind

The event lands on August 12, 2026, with pre-orders reportedly opening the same day. Retail availability would follow in the days after, as is customary at Google.

A word of caution is in order: none of the above is official. Leaks of this scale usually prove accurate on the broad strokes, but regional pricing, battery capacities and memory configurations are precisely the details that shift most often before an announcement. We will update this article as soon as the keynote is over.

Does the $100 increase put you off the Pixel 11, or is the 2nm move enough to win you over? Tell us in the comments.

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