New Pixel 11 leaks seemingly affirm a longstanding rumor

Google is anticipated to unveil the Pixel 11 collection this August, and because the date approaches, leaks are naturally ramping up. We’re now getting our first glimpse of what the Pixel 11 may appear like, and spoiler alert, in the event you had been hoping for a significant design change, you may be upset.

Android Headlines and OnLeaks not too long ago shared leaked CAD renders of the Pixel 11, giving us our greatest look but at what Google’s upcoming 2026 flagship might appear like. Unsurprisingly, it appears to verify the rumor that the design will intently resemble that of the Pixel 10 and Pixel 9, with the identical rounded design and signature Pixel digital camera bar. You’ll be able to test it out beneath.

Though the design of the Pixel 11 appears much like the Pixel 10, two key variations assist shake issues up this yr. 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 cellphone than on the Pixel 10. So, in the event you weren’t a fan of the digital camera bar’s dimension on the Pixel 10, it appears Google is making an attempt to scale back it on the Pixel 11.

The subsequent main distinction appears to be the scale of the display screen bezels. These are renders, in any case, so that they may be barely inaccurate, but it surely appears like Google has considerably decreased how thick the bezels are on the Pixel 11’s display screen. And I have to say it appears extraordinarily clear.

Underneath-the-hood modifications

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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 appears to be extra of an iterative replace than an enormous change.

Powering the cellphone is anticipated to be Google’s Tensor G6 chipset, which can seemingly ship respectable efficiency features 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 stunning, 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 swimsuit. Although once more, given the reminiscence scarcity, this may very well be a method for Google to attempt to hold prices down and stop a value improve.

Talking of prices, as you may anticipate with the present market volatility, there isn’t any phrase but on the Pixel 11’s value, and we most likely will not know the precise price 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 may be upset that the Pixel 11 appears so much like the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10, however as a fan of this design, I am completely joyful 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 at all times been a fan of the digital camera bar, so I am glad Google is continuous to refine it with the Pixel 11 reasonably than altering it utterly.

When you’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 a few years, we glance to try to do one thing with a brand new design language.” So it appears the Pixel 12 collection in 2027 may very well be when Google considerably shakes up the design for the primary time because the Pixel 9.