Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11 Series, Watch 5 and Pixel Tag, All the Prices
Google used its Made by Google 2026 event on August 12 to officially launch the Pixel 11 series, the Pixel Watch 5, and its first tracker tag, closing out months of leaks with confirmed prices and specs. The lineup includes four phones, two watch sizes, new earbuds colorways and software, and a $30 Bluetooth tracker called the Pixel Tag.
Pixel 11 lineup and prices
All four phones run on Google's new Tensor G6 chip and ship with Android 17. Every model costs $100 more than its Pixel 10 equivalent:
- Pixel 11 — $899, 6.3-inch display, 256GB storage, 12GB RAM, in Frost, Obsidian, Hibiscus and Pistachio
- Pixel 11 Pro — $1,099, 12GB RAM with 256GB storage (16GB configurations available), in Canyon, Fog, Olive and matte Obsidian
- Pixel 11 Pro XL — $1,299, 6.8-inch display, same camera and chip as the Pro
- Pixel 11 Pro Fold — $1,899, 16GB RAM, 6.5-inch outer display, and a body Google says is roughly 10 percent lighter than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Google is opening pre-orders immediately, with the phones shipping August 20, 2026.
What actually changed on the hardware
The camera bar on the standard Pixel 11 is noticeably thinner than last year's, while the Pro models get a 50MP main sensor Google says captures roughly 30 percent more light, plus a 120x Pro Zoom mode. The Pro Fold's telephoto shares the standard Pixel 11's zoom range and adds a durability upgrade: Google is using a glass-fiber composite back it claims is three times more resistant to damage, alongside a thinner, lighter hinge assembly.
Charging speeds went up across the board too. Wired charging on the Pro models reaches roughly 75 percent in about 30 minutes, and Qi2.2 wireless charging jumps to 25W on the standard Pixel 11, up from 15W last generation. Google also swapped in a new Titan M3 security chip, which the company is pitching as resistant to future quantum computing attacks rather than a feature aimed at most buyers today.
Pixel Watch 5
The Pixel Watch 5 comes in 41mm ($399) and 45mm ($429) cases, with cellular models adding $100 to either price. A limited Steph Curry edition of the 41mm watch is priced at $579. Both sizes run on a Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip that Google says is roughly 20 percent faster than the outgoing Pixel Watch 4, and onboard storage has doubled to 64GB. Battery life is rated at 30 hours on the smaller case and 40 hours on the larger one, unchanged from last year, with a battery-saver mode extending that to about 72 hours.
New health features include blood pressure pattern tracking, insulin resistance monitoring, and sleep breathing quality analysis, alongside a Gemini-powered Health Coach that Google is limiting to premium Fitbit subscribers.
Pixel Tag: Google's first tracker
The Pixel Tag is Google's answer to Apple's AirTag and Samsung's SmartTag, priced at $30 for a single tag. It uses Bluetooth plus an ultra-wideband chip for precision finding, runs on a replaceable coin-cell battery Google rates at about a year, and plugs into the existing Android Find Hub network rather than a separate app. It works with any phone running Android 9 or later. Google has not given the Pixel Tag a specific ship date beyond confirming it as part of today's announcements, so buyers placing an order now should expect availability details to follow closer to launch.
Software: Gemini gets more autonomy
Alongside the hardware, Google expanded what its Gemini assistant can do on-device. A new Gemini Intelligence feature can handle multi-step tasks like placing grocery orders or booking rides, including live-transcribed calls to businesses, and is rolling out in eight countries at launch. Live Translate now covers voice messages, videos and podcasts rather than just live conversation, and a new Gboard feature called Rambler automatically strips filler words from voice-to-text transcription. Circle to Search now works directly inside the Camera app's viewfinder.
Buyers weighing the upgrade should also read our breakdown of the Pixel 11 price increase Google confirmed ahead of launch, and owners of last year's watch can check what changed with the Gemini overlay already rolling out to Pixel Watch 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Pixel 11 cost?
The Pixel 11 starts at $899 for 256GB. The Pixel 11 Pro starts at $1,099, the Pixel 11 Pro XL at $1,299, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold at $1,899. Every model costs $100 more than its Pixel 10 equivalent.
When does the Pixel 11 ship?
Google opened pre-orders immediately after the August 12, 2026 announcement, with phones shipping starting August 20, 2026.
How much is the Pixel Watch 5?
The Pixel Watch 5 starts at $399 for the 41mm case and $429 for the 45mm case, with cellular versions adding $100. A limited Steph Curry edition of the 41mm watch is priced at $579.
What is the Pixel Tag and how much does it cost?
The Pixel Tag is Google's first Bluetooth item tracker, priced at $30 for one. It uses Bluetooth and ultra-wideband for precision finding, runs on a replaceable coin-cell battery rated for about a year, and works through Android's existing Find Hub network on phones running Android 9 or later.
What chip powers the Pixel 11 series?
All four Pixel 11 models use Google's new Tensor G6 chip, which the company says improves app loading by roughly 15 percent and web browsing speed by roughly 25 percent over the previous generation, alongside a new Titan M3 security chip.
