Google’s “Made by Google” event lands Wednesday, August 12, and this year the leaks have been unusually thorough — pricing, specs, colors, and even marketing images have surfaced well before Google’s own presentation. Here’s everything currently known about the Pixel 11 lineup, the Pixel Watch 5, and what else might show up on stage.
The lineup: four phones, one unified launch
The Pixel 11 family is expected to include four models: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Unlike previous years, where the foldable often lagged behind the rest of the lineup by months, current leaks suggest Google is aiming for a more unified rollout this time — with the entire core lineup, foldable included, shipping starting August 20, 2026, just over a week after the announcement.
What’s changing under the hood
Every model in the lineup is expected to run on Google’s new Tensor G6 processor paired with the Titan M3 security co-processor — the most significant internal upgrade in the lineup this year. Leaks also point to a baseline bump in storage and memory: all Pixel 11 models are expected to start at 256GB of storage, with 12GB of RAM as the new standard.
Design: familiar shape, one new visual trick
Google’s own teaser videos suggest the physical design isn’t changing dramatically — the signature camera visor stays. What is new is a feature reportedly called “Pixel Glow” (possibly marketed as “HiLight”): an RGB LED notification light built directly into the camera visor.
Pixel 11: the base model specs
- 6.3-inch OLED display, 2424 x 1080 resolution, 3,000 nits peak brightness, adaptive 60–120Hz refresh rate
- Tensor G6 + Titan M3, with 12GB or 16GB RAM and 256GB or 512GB storage options
- 4,985 mAh battery, 30W wired charging, Qi2 wireless charging support
- Dual rear camera: 48MP primary + 13MP ultrawide
- Reportedly the lightest phone in the series at 197 grams
Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL
Both Pro models are expected to keep the 6.3-inch form factor for the standard Pro, with a sharper LTPO display and a notable camera claim: up to 120x digital zoom, likely enabled by a new high-resolution telephoto sensor.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold
The foldable gets a side-mounted fingerprint scanner built into the power button and a reported US starting price of $1,899. One spec to watch: leaks suggest a 4,800mAh battery, actually a step down from the 5,015mAh in the previous Pro Fold — with Google apparently betting the more efficient Tensor G6 offsets the smaller cell.
Pricing: brace for an increase across the board
Google has already confirmed, officially, that Pixel 11 series pricing will be higher than the outgoing lineup — part of a broader industry-wide trend this year. Interestingly, reports suggest the higher pricing may not be limited to the new phones; even the existing Pixel 10a could see a price adjustment as part of the same shift.
Pixel Watch 5: the fullest leak picture yet
The Pixel Watch 5 has arguably leaked even more thoroughly than the phones, including full marketing materials.
Design and durability:
- Available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, both 12.3mm thick
- IP68 dust/water resistance and 5ATM diving-rated
- Four colorways: Natural Silver, Dark Anthracite, Warm Gold (41mm exclusive), and Pyrite — with earlier leaks describing slightly different finish names (Matte Black, Polished Silver, Satin Pyrite, Champagne Gold), suggesting marketing naming may still shift before the official reveal
Hardware:
- A Cortex-M55 processor, with some uncertainty over whether it’s paired with the newer Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 “accelerated” chip or carries over the same SoC as the Pixel Watch 4
- 64GB storage — a jump seemingly built to support expanded on-device Gemini features
- A modest RAM bump, reportedly from 2GB to 3GB
- No charging brick included in the box
Health features:
- Heart rate, SpO2, ECG, and skin conductance monitoring
- Loss of pulse detection, including automatic emergency calling
- Google is touting this as its most accurate sleep tracking yet
Gemini integration: The Pixel Watch 5 is expected to ship with Gemini Intelligence built in, described in marketing language as “a personal, proactive assistant” that “anticipates your needs and delivers helpful information at just the right moment” — positioned as a headline selling point for the watch, not just the phones.
Pricing (reported):
| Size | Wi-Fi | LTE |
|---|---|---|
| 41mm | ~$399 / €419 | ~€519 |
| 45mm | ~$429 / €449 | ~€549 |
Release date: Leaks point to August 20, 2026 — notably faster than last year’s Pixel Watch, which didn’t hit shelves until October.
What else might show up on stage
A few extras are expected to round out the event:
- Pixel Tag — Google’s first-ever Bluetooth item tracker, a direct answer to Apple’s AirTag and Samsung’s SmartTag lineup.
- Pixel Buds Pro 2 in a new colorway.
The takeaway
If the leaks hold up, this year’s Made by Google event reads less like a dramatic reinvention and more like a calculated, unified refresh: familiar design, meaningfully upgraded internals, a new first-party accessory category with the Pixel Tag, and a genuinely aggressive push to make Gemini the connective tissue across phone, watch, and beyond. The real story on August 12 may end up being less about surprises and more about whether Google can justify those confirmed price increases with hardware that actually feels like a leap rather than an iteration.
All specs, pricing, and release dates above are based on pre-launch leaks and have not been officially confirmed by Google. Expect final details to be verified at the August 12 event.
