Google has officially lifted the curtain on its latest lineup—the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL. Packed with major hardware upgrades, fresh designs, and deeper AI integration, the new range sets a high benchmark for flagship smartphones.
Here is everything you need to know about Google’s newest devices.
Sleeker Designs and Tougher Displays
Google has refined its signature aesthetic across all three models, featuring full edge-to-edge glass across the iconic camera bar. Notably, the camera bar’s thickness on the standard Pixel 11 has been slashed by 40%, making the device virtually flat when fitted with a Made by Google case—eliminating table wobble and making it far more pocket-friendly.
- Pixel 11: Combines a bright Actua display, satin metal frame, and polished glass back. Available in Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost, and Obsidian.
- Pixel 11 Pro & 11 Pro XL: Feature Google’s brightest Super Actua displays to date, reaching up to 3,600 nits peak brightness. They also sport a new display coating offering over double the scratch resistance of previous models, paired with the drop-resistant architecture introduced in the Pixel 9 generation. Color options include Canyon, Fog, Olive, and an all-matte Obsidian.
Next-Gen Performance & Battery Upgrades
At the heart of the new series is the Google Tensor G6 chip, designed specifically to run the latest Gemini Nano model on-device for seamless, personal AI assistance.
Storage now starts at a generous 256GB across all models. Power management gets a massive bump as well:
- Wireless Charging: Built-in Pixelsnap magnetic alignment and Qi 2.2 (25W) compatibility (new to the standard Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro).
- Wired Charging: Fast-charging on the Pixel 11 Pro XL delivers up to 15 hours of battery life from just a 15-minute splash on the charger.
The Pro has a GLOW!
Exclusive to the Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL is HiLight, a subtle LED notification system built around the camera flash module. Designed to keep users informed without screen distractions, HiLight gently glows while the phone sits face down.
It pulses with unique patterns when Gemini is listening, thinking, or responding, and allows users to assign custom color codes to priority contacts for incoming calls—with expanded messaging notifications planned for future updates.
Upgraded Camera Systems
Camera capabilities have taken a significant step forward across the board:
- Pixel 11 Main Sensor: Features an upgraded 48-megapixel sensor with 56% greater light sensitivity for vastly improved low-light photography and video.
- Telephoto Capabilities: Backed by the raw processing power of the Tensor G6 chip, the 5x telephoto lens on the Pixel 11 now supports up to 30x Super Res Zoom.
Stay tuned for our full hands-on review and Australian pricing availability as we put the new Pixel 11 family through its paces!