Google has announced the Pixel 11 series of phones, with the same general design and three options as last year's Pixel 10 series, but with a few upgrades. All three are powered by Google's new Tensor G6 chip, which Google claims delivers 25% faster web browsing, 15% quicker app launches, and AI processing that's up to 3.5x faster and 3.5x more power-efficient. Fast Qi 2.2 25W wireless charging — previously exclusive to the Pro XL model — is now standard across the Pixel 11 series. The camera hump now sticks out 40% less on the standard model. On the Pro models, the flash has been enhanced with multi-color "HiLight", which does animations when talking with Gemini AI, and can flash different colors to identify different incoming callers. Camera specs are largely the same, but many of the sensors have been upgraded with 30–56% more light sensitivity, improving image quality and/or capture speed. Combined with an upgraded ISP in the Tensor G6, this allows the new Pixels'night mode to capture up to 4.5x faster. As with last year, the Pro models are available in two sizes and have much higher-res wide and tele cameras. The series sees a $100 price hike across the board, a common trend this year as memory costs soar. The Pixel 11 starts at $899 and comes in Obsidian, Pistachio, Hibiscus, or Frost. It has 12 GB of RAM and is available with either 256 or 512 GB of storage. The Pro models come in Obsidian, Olive, Fog, or Canyon. The Pixel 11 Pro starts at $1,099 with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. It's also available with 16 / 512 GB for $1,219, or 16 GB / 1 TB for $1,449. The Pixel 11 Pro XL has a larger 6.8-inch display and the same memory options, for $1,299, $1,419, and $1,649, respectively. The 1 TB versions are only available in Obsidian or Canyon. For the next two weeks, Google is offering a store credit of $100–200 with phone purchase, or a discount of $130–250 on a Pixel Watch 5. All Pixel 11 phones ship August 20.
