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Google Unveils the Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Tensor G6, Gearless Hinge, and IP68 Durability

Google unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro Fold alongside the rest of the Pixel 11 lineup at its annual ‘Made by Google’ event on August 12, 2026. Marking Google’s fourth-generation foldable, the device introduces a thinner, lighter, and vastly more durable design powered by the 2nm Tensor G6 chipset. Key hardware upgrades include a gearless hinge, an IP68 rating, and an improved glass-composite back.

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold introduces a re-engineered gearless hinge mechanism alongside a glass-fiber composite back cover built to resist drops and cracks. The device achieves an IP68 dust-and-water resistance rating, delivering three times the durability of its predecessor.

The new HiLight LED Camera Bar replaces the old temperature sensor, using an integrated lighting array around the camera visor to display color-coded, glanceable notifications for incoming calls, key contacts, and hands-free Gemini AI interactions. Under the hood, Google’s custom 2nm Tensor G6 processor works alongside the Titan M3 security co-processor to power on-device AI workloads, boost energy efficiency, and optimize thermal performance.

Accessibility also receives a major upgrade with real-time Sign-to-Text Translation, developed with the Deaf community to convert American Sign Language (ASL) captured by the camera into written text on the cover screen. Finally, both the 8.0-inch inner display and outer cover screen reach a peak brightness of 3,600 nits—a 20% increase—while a thicker glass layer and wider bend radius noticeably diminish the display crease.

Specification Details
Displays: Outer: 6.5″ OLED LTPO (1080 x 2342, 1–120Hz, 3,600 nits)
Inner: 8.0″ Flexible OLED LTPO (2076 x 2152, 1–120Hz, 3,600 nits)
Processor & Memory: Google Tensor G6 (2nm) + Titan M3 co-processor with 16GB LPDDR5X   RAM
Storage Options: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Dimensions & Weight: • Folded: 155.2 x 76.0 x 10.1 mm
• Unfolded: 155.2 x 150.4 x 5.0 mm
• Weight: 239 grams
Rear Cameras: • Main: 48MP Wide (f/1.7, OIS)
• Ultrawide: 10.5MP (f/2.2, Macro Focus)
• Telephoto: 10.8MP (f/3.1, 5x Optical, 30x Super Res Zoom)
Front Cameras: • Cover: 10MP Ultrawide (f/2.2)
• Inner: 10MP Ultrawide (f/2.2)
Battery & Charging: 4,750 mAh battery
30W wired charging (50% in 30 mins)
Up to 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging
Build & Protection: Aerospace-grade aluminum frame, glass fiber   composite back, IP68 water/dust resistance
OS and Software: Android 17 with integrated Gemini Intelligence
Colors: Olive and Obsidian

Pre-orders for the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold opened on August 12, 2026, with official in-store availability beginning August 20, 2026.

  • 256GB / 16GB RAM: $1,899
  • 512GB / 16GB RAM: $1,999
  • 1TB / 16GB RAM: $2,199

Google Announces Pixel 11 Series: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL

Google officially announced its next-generation smartphone lineup—the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL —at its annual “Made by Google” event in New York City. The lineup introduces new silicon, redesigned camera hardware, brighter displays, and deeper AI integration driven by Android 17.

The entire series runs on the Tensor G6 Chipset, manufactured on an advanced 2nm process and paired with the Titan M3 security co-processor for faster processing, improved energy efficiency, and tighter security. Google has retired the 128GB tier, establishing 256GB Standard Base Storage across all four models. Network performance gets a boost from the integrated MediaTek M90 modem, delivering faster 5G speeds and lower thermal output. Software performance is driven by Gemini Intelligence baked directly into Android 17, providing contextual real-time assistance, conversation summarization, and AI camera processing. Hardware additions include the Pixelsnap Magnetic Ecosystem for Qi2 wireless alignment, alongside HiLight—a new ambient notification and status LED array on the Pro models.

Feature Pixel 11 Pixel 11 Pro Pixel 11 Pro XL
Display: 6.3″ Actua OLED (60–120Hz, 3,000 nits) 6.3″ Super Actua LTPO (1–120Hz, 3,600 nits) 6.8″ Super Actua LTPO (1–120Hz, 3,600 nits)
Processor: Tensor G6 + Titan M3 Tensor G6 + Titan M3 Tensor G6 + Titan M3
RAM: 12GB 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage Options: 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Rear Cameras: • 48MP Wide (f/1.70) • 13MP Ultrawide (f/2.2) • 10.8MP 5x Telephoto • 50MP Wide (f/1.68) • 48MP Ultrawide (f/1.7) • 48MP 5x Telephoto (120x Zoom) • 50MP Wide (f/1.68) • 48MP Ultrawide (f/1.7) • 48MP 5x Telephoto (120x Zoom)
Front Camera: 10.5MP 42MP 42MP
Battery & Charging: 4,985 mAh (30W wired, Qi2) 4,850 mAh (30W wired, Qi2) 5,115 mAh (30W wired, Qi2)
Colors: Pistachio , Hibiscus, Frost and Obsidian Canyon, Fog, Olive, and an all-matte Obsidian Canyon, Fog, Olive, and an all-matte Obsidian
Starting Price: $899 $1,099 $1,299

Google announced that pre-orders opened on August 12, 2026, immediately following the launch event. All three devices will be available on store shelves starting August 20, 2026.

  • Google Pixel 11: Starts at $899 for (256GB model).
  • Google Pixel 11 Pro: Starts at $1,099 (256GB model).
  • Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: Starts at $1,299 (256GB model).