New Pixel 11 leaks seemingly affirm a longstanding rumor

Google is anticipated to unveil the Pixel 11 sequence this August, and because the date approaches, leaks are naturally ramping up. We’re now getting our first glimpse of what the Pixel 11 would possibly seem like, and spoiler alert, if you happen to had been hoping for a serious design change, you could be upset.

Android Headlines and OnLeaks just lately shared leaked CAD renders of the Pixel 11, giving us our greatest look but at what Google’s upcoming 2026 flagship might seem like. Unsurprisingly, it appears to substantiate the rumor that the design will carefully resemble that of the Pixel 10 and Pixel 9, with the identical rounded design and signature Pixel digital camera bar. You may test it out beneath.

Though the design of the Pixel 11 seems much like the Pixel 10, two key variations assist shake issues up this 12 months. The primary one is that, primarily based on the renders, it appears the digital camera bar on the Pixel 11 is definitely protruding considerably much less from the again of the telephone than on the Pixel 10. So, if you happen to weren’t a fan of the digital camera bar’s measurement on the Pixel 10, it appears Google is attempting to scale back it on the Pixel 11.

The subsequent main distinction appears to be the dimensions of the display bezels. These are renders, in spite of everything, so that they could be barely inaccurate, however it seems like Google has considerably diminished how thick the bezels are on the Pixel 11’s display. And I need to say it seems extraordinarily clear.

Below-the-hood adjustments

Google won’t observe Samsung and Apple by providing 256GB of base storage

Internally, not a lot is anticipated to alter on the Pixel 11 in comparison with the Pixel 10, which is not stunning given how this seems to be extra of an iterative replace than an enormous change.

Powering the telephone is anticipated to be Google’s Tensor G6 chipset, which is able to possible ship respectable efficiency positive factors over the G5, whereas the RAM and base storage are more likely to stay the identical as on the Pixel 10, with 12GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

Whereas the RAM not growing is not shocking, given the ongoing memory shortage, the 128GB base storage quantity is a bit complicated. Each Apple and Samsung have opted to extend the bottom storage to 256GB on the iPhone 17 and Galaxy S26, respectively, so I am shocked Google is not following go well with. Although once more, given the reminiscence scarcity, this may very well be a manner for Google to attempt to preserve prices down and stop a value improve.

Talking of prices, as you would possibly anticipate with the present market volatility, there is not any phrase but on the Pixel 11’s value, and we in all probability will not know the precise value till a lot nearer to its August launch. For reference, the Pixel 10 begins at $800, the identical because the iPhone 17, so I would not be shocked if Google goals to maintain it there.

Undoubtedly, some individuals could be upset that the Pixel 11 seems so much like the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10, however as a fan of this design, I am completely pleased to see Google keep it up. If it ain’t broke, do not repair it. I like that it stands out from telephones just like the Galaxy S26 or the iPhone 17, and I’ve all the time been a fan of the digital camera bar, so I am glad Google is constant to refine it with the Pixel 11 reasonably than altering it utterly.

For those who’re ready for a design change earlier than getting a brand new Pixel, Google’s Chief Design Officer, Ivy Ross, revealed during the launch of the Pixel 10 series that “Each two to 3 years, we glance to attempt to do one thing with a brand new design language.” So it appears the Pixel 12 sequence in 2027 may very well be when Google considerably shakes up the design for the primary time for the reason that Pixel 9.