Google Pixel 11 Pro
Specs, US price, release date, and Android Hire verdict
The Pixel 11 Pro starts at $1,099 in the US (256GB). Google announced it 12 August 2026 and it went on sale 20 August. Tensor G6, a 6.3-inch 3600-nit OLED, and a 50MP + 48MP 5x + 48MP ultrawide camera trio on Android 17.
Google Pixel 11 Pro at a glance
- US price: $1,099 (256GB/12GB), $1,219 (512GB/16GB), $1,449 (1TB/16GB). No 128GB.
- Announced 12 August 2026; on sale 20 August. Colors: Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian.
- Tensor G6 (3nm) trails Snapdragon/A20 in GPU (~1.46M AnTuTu) but leads on camera software.
- 4,850mAh, 30W wired (55% in 30 min), 25W Qi2.2 Pixelsnap, Android 17 with 7 OS updates.
- Buy the Pro for a compact camera phone; buy the XL for 6.8 inches, 45W, and 16:45h battery.
- Best point-and-shoot camera Google has shipped in a 6.3-inch body, with a larger 48MP 5x telephoto than the Pixel 10 Pro
- 6.3-inch LTPO OLED at 3600 nits peak, 497 ppi — GSMArena measured 2333 nits
- Seven years of Android updates from Android 17, Gemini Intelligence, Wi-Fi 7, Qi2.2 25W Pixelsnap
- $100 cheaper than iPhone 18 Pro at the same 256GB starting storage
- 15:39h GSMArena active-use score is a full day with reserve
- Tensor G6 still trails Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and A20 Pro in GPU — ~1.46M AnTuTu versus ~2.4M+ on those chips
- 30W wired charging is slower than the Pixel 11 Pro XL's 45W
- US models are eSIM-only (dual eSIM, max two active)
- 12GB RAM on the 256GB model; 16GB is reserved for 512GB and 1TB
Android Hire Verdict — Best compact Android camera phone
The Pixel 11 Pro is the compact Android to buy in the US this autumn if photography is why you are shopping. Tensor G6 will not win a gaming benchmark against a Galaxy S26 or iPhone 18 Pro, and it does not try to. What it does is shoot more consistently than either of those phones in mixed light, run seven years of Android, and cost $100 less than Apple's new Pro. Buy the Pro XL only if you want the 6.8-inch panel and 45W charging.
Google Pixel 11 Pro video
Google's official Made by Google 2026 event, where Pixel 11 Pro was unveiled alongside Tensor G6 and Gemini Intelligence.
Official video: Made by Google. Embedded from the brand channel — watch on YouTube for the original.
Google Pixel 11 Pro in depth
Pixel 11 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro XL
Cameras are effectively the same trio: 50MP main, 48MP 5x periscope, 48MP ultrawide, 42MP ultrawide selfie. The XL adds a 6.8-inch 3600-nit panel, a 5,115mAh cell (16:45h tested versus 15:39h), 45W wired charging, and a $200 higher starting price at $1,299.
Pick the Pro if you want a compact flagship. Pick the XL if you came from a Pro XL or a Pro Max and will miss the extra screen and the extra hour of battery.
Google Pixel 11 Pro benchmarks
GSMArena's tested figures for a retail Pixel 11 Pro. Tensor G6 is a 7-core Arm C1 design; synthetic GPU scores remain well behind Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and A20 Pro.
Google Pixel 11 Pro vs the competition
How the Google Pixel 11 Pro compares against the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 — its closest rivals in our directory.
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $1,099 | $1,299 | $1,199 | $899.99 |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED 120Hz | 6.8" LTPO OLED 120Hz | 6.3" LTPO OLED 120Hz | 6.3" AMOLED 120Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Google Tensor G6 | Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Camera | 50MP + 48MP 5x + 48MP UW | 50MP + 48MP 5x + 48MP UW | 48MP variable aperture | 50MP + 10MP 3x + 12MP UW |
| Battery | 4850mAh · 30W / 25W Qi2.2 | 5115mAh · 45W / 25W Qi2.2 | Up to 36h video (eSIM) | 4300mAh · 25W wired |
| AnTuTu 10 | ~1,460,000 | ~1,611,000 | ~3,100,000 (est.) | ~2,441,000 |
| Our score | 88/100 | 89/100 | 92/100 | 86/100 |
Google Pixel 11 Pro full specifications
Launch
- Announced
- August 12, 2026
- Released
- August 20, 2026
- Status
- Available
Network
- Technology
- GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
- 5G bands
- Sub-6 + mmWave (USA)
- Speed
- HSPA, LTE, 5G
Body
- Dimensions
- 152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4 mm
- Weight
- 204 g
- Build
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, aluminum frame
- SIM
- Nano-SIM + eSIM; eSIM + eSIM (USA, max 2 at a time)
- Durability
- IP68 (1.5m for 30 min)
Display
- Type
- LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2400 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak
- Size
- 6.3 inches (~87.0% screen-to-body)
- Resolution
- 1280 x 2856 pixels, ~497 ppi
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Platform
- OS
- Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G6 (3 nm)
- CPU
- 7-core (1x4.1 GHz C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz C1-Pro)
- GPU
- IMG CXTP-48-1536
Memory
- Card slot
- No
- Internal
- 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
- Technology
- UFS 4.x
Main Camera
- Setup
- Triple 50+48+48 MP
- Wide
- 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm, 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
- Telephoto
- 48 MP, f/2.8, 106mm periscope, 1/1.95", 5x optical, OIS
- Ultrawide
- 48 MP, f/1.7, 123°, 1/2.51", dual pixel PDAF
- Video
- 8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@240fps, 10-bit HDR, OIS, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera
- Single
- 42 MP, f/2.2, 103° ultrawide, PDAF
- Video
- 4K@30/60fps
Sound
- Loudspeaker
- Yes, stereo
- 3.5mm jack
- No
Comms
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7, tri-band
- Bluetooth
- 6.0, aptX HD
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.2
- Other
- UWB, NFC, Satellite SOS
Features
- Fingerprint
- Under-display, ultrasonic
- Sensors
- Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
- Type
- Li-Ion 4850 mAh
- Charging
- 30W wired (55% in 30 min), 25W magnetic Qi2.2, reverse wired, bypass charging
- Tested endurance
- 15:39h active use (GSMArena)
Misc
- Colors
- Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian
- Models
- GM45K, G7SWN
- Price
- $1,099 US (256GB)
Google Pixel 11 Pro FAQ
How much does the Pixel 11 Pro cost in the US?
It starts at $1,099 for 256GB / 12GB RAM. 512GB and 1TB configurations use 16GB RAM and cost $1,219 and $1,449. There is no 128GB model this year.
When did the Pixel 11 Pro come out?
Google announced Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL on 12 August 2026. US pre-orders opened the same day. All three went on sale 20 August at the Google Store and retail partners.
Pixel 11 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro?
The Pixel is $100 cheaper at 256GB, launches on Android 17 with seven years of updates, and is the better point-and-shoot camera in mixed light. The 18 Pro has A20 Pro, a variable-aperture main camera, mmWave C2, and iOS 27. Pick Pixel for photos and Android; pick Apple if you are already in that ecosystem.
Does the Pixel 11 Pro support wireless charging?
Yes. Pixelsnap is built in and certified for Qi2.2 at up to 25W. Wired charging is 30W USB-C PPS (about 55% in 30 minutes). The Pro XL is the 45W model if charging speed is why you are stepping up.
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