Google announced its Made By Google event will take place on August 12, 2026, at 6PM ET in New York City, where it is set to unveil the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 smartwatch [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. The Pixel 11 line will include four models: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold [1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8].
A major change in the new lineup is the removal of the 128GB base storage option. Instead, all Pixel 11 models will start at 256GB, reflecting a trend across the tech industry due to AI-driven component shortages influencing pricing and configurations [1, 4, 9, 5, 6, 7, 8].
European starting prices for the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro are rumored to increase compared to last year’s Pixel 10 series, set at €999 and €1,199 respectively. The Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold are expected to start at €1,399 and €1,999, about €100 more than their predecessors [1, 9, 8].
Pixel 11 Pro and Pro Fold models will reportedly be slimmer than the Pixel 10 versions, with the Fold also getting redesigned camera elements. Google will replace the previously criticized rear temperature sensor with a new "Pixel Glow" rear notification light on the Pixel 11 series [1, 2, 3, 6, 7].
Alongside the phones, Google will launch the Pixel Watch 5, continuing to offer two size options for its smartwatch lineup [9, 6, 7].
The Pixel 11 series will integrate advanced AI features and modest upgrades to the Tensor processor, building on improvements introduced with the Android 17 update, which began rolling out to Pixel phones in June 2026 [5, 6, 7].
Google’s hardware event on August 12 marks a key date for the company’s 2026 device launches. The event starts at 6PM ET in New York City where all details about pricing, availability, and new features will be revealed [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8].
