After weeks of leaks and rumors (because nothing stays secret in tech, ever), Google has officially announced its next generation of Pixel phones and watches. The base Pixel 11 starts at $899, the Pro and Pro XL are $1,099 and $1,299 respectively, and the Pro Fold starts at $1,899. The watch comes in two sizes, with the smaller 41mm model starting at $399, and the larger 45mm model starting at $429. The phones are available for preorder now, and will ship on August 20th, 2026.
If you're looking to preorder an unlocked phone on its own, your main options are Best Buy, Amazon, and directly from the Google Store. All three are running a similar introductory deal, where you'll receive a gift card for a future purchase at that retailer, with the value depending on which model you buy. The Pixel 11 includes a $100 gift card, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL include a $200 gift card, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold includes a $350 gift card. Only Google lists an end date for the promotion, which is August 27th, 2026. Because nothing says 'we appreciate you' like a coupon to spend more money later.
If you'd also like a Pixel Watch 5, Google is the best option, because you can opt to put the gift card towards the purchase of the Watch instead to earn an extra $50 on top of the value. For example, if you buy a Pixel 11 Pro, you can take a $200 gift card, or opt for $250 off the Pixel Watch 5 when purchased together. If you buy a Pixel 11 Pro Fold, the base model 41mm Pixel Watch 5 is free. Yes, free. As in, you pay for the phone, and they throw in a watch. The math works out, but it's still a lot of math.
Each phone is powered by the new Tensor G6 processor, which Google says is capable of 25 percent faster web browsing and 15 percent improvement to app loading speeds over the Tensor G5. The camera and video features are a focus of the new Pixel 11 series phones. The new Magic Capture feature lets you forget about snapping a great shot, and instead stitches together a series of clips and photos from a longer video. Because who needs to actually take a photo when you can just film everything and hope for the best? All four phones also featuring upgraded batteries and fast charging, with wireless charging support for Qi2.2 up to 25W.
If you're deciding which Pixel is right for you, make sure to check out our initial hands-on impressions for the new Pixel 11 series phones and the Pixel Watch 5. Because reading our impressions is the closest most of you will get to actually holding one.
The Pixel 11 Pro starts at $1,099 for the base model with 256GB of storage, and goes up to $1,219 for the 512GB model, or $1,449 for the 1TB model. The larger Pixel 11 Pro XL starts at $1,299 for the 256GB configuration, with the 512GB costing $1,419 and the 1TB model priced at $1,649. For both phones, the 256GB version has 12GB of memory, while the larger capacity models have 16GB of memory. Because apparently, you need more RAM to store more nothing.
Apart from the screen size, resolution, and battery capacity, the two phones are otherwise identical to each other. They feature updated cameras, including a 50MP wide angle, 48MP telephoto with up to 5x optical zoom, a 48MP ultrawide sensor, and a 42MP selfie camera with a 103 degree field of view. The phones are available in four colors: canyon, fog, olive, and obsidian. Because naming colors after nature makes them sound more appealing than 'gray'.
The Pixel 11 starts at $899 for the model with 256GB of storage, and the price rising to $1,019 for the 512GB model, both of which have 12GB of memory. The 6.3-inch display has a 1080 x 2424 resolution and 60-120Hz refresh rate, with HDR support up to 2000 nits, or 3000 nit brightness with HDR off. For cameras, the Pixel 11 sports a 48MP sensor wide camera, a 13MP ultrawide, a 10.8 MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom, and a 10.5MP selfie camera with a 95 degree field of view. The phone is available in four colors: frost, pistachio, hibiscus, and obsidian. Because 'pistachio' is the new 'green'.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold starts at $1,899 for the base model with 256GB and 16GB of RAM, with a 512GB model for $2,019, and a 1TB option for $2,249 available as well. It’s available in two colors: olive and obsidian. Because when you're spending two grand on a phone, you get fewer color choices.
The only foldable phone in Google’s Pixel lineup, the 11 Pro Fold features a 6.5-inch external display, and a 8-inch internal display when opened. Both screens feature refresh rates up to 120Hz, and HDR support. The internal and front selfie cameras are 10MP sensors, and the main camera block features a 10.5MP ultrawide, 10.8MP telephoto with up to 5X optical zoom, and a new 48MP wide camera with upgraded light sensitivity.
The updated Pixel Watch 5 comes in two sizes, with the 41mm model starting at $399, and the larger 45mm model starting at $429. In addition to faster processing and more memory, there are a variety of new features for exercising, like a workout builder, and a more accurate GPS in crowded areas. The watch adds a variety of new long-term health features under the umbrella of “Health Guardian” which can detect some medical emergencies, watch blood pressure trends, and keep track of insulin resistance. Because your watch should be more worried about your health than you are.
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