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Google Pixel 11 Pro
11 Pro is Google’s current compact Pro: Tensor G6, Super Actua 3600-nit peak claim, 50/48/48MP rear with 5x optical / Pro Zoom 120x, 30+ hour / 4850 mAh typical, Qi2.2 25W Pixelsnap, Android 17, and 7 years of OS /.
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Placeholder — OEM press not licensedGoogle Pixel 11 Pro
Credit: GadgetShowdown labeled placeholder (not a Google asset). View official product image
Studio still only. Manufacturer press JPEGs are not hosted here. See the official product page for the real product photo.
In short
11 Pro is Google’s current compact Pro: Tensor G6, Super Actua 3600-nit peak claim, 50/48/48MP rear with 5x optical / Pro Zoom 120x, 30+ hour / 4850 mAh typical, Qi2.2 25W Pixelsnap, Android 17, and 7 years of OS / security / Pixel Drop updates. Buy it for Gemini-on-Pixel and HiLight — not for a 6.8-inch Pro XL. Help 7158570 now prints 152.7 × 71.9 × 8.4 mm / 204 g next to the US 6.0 × 2.8 × 0.3 in / 7.2 oz row — do not copy 10 Pro’s 152.8 × 72.0 × 8.6 mm / 207 g here.
Who it is for
- Android buyers who want the current compact Pixel Pro (6.3-inch), not Pixel 11 Pro XL (6.8-inch) and not Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
- People who want Google’s printed 7-year OS + security + Pixel Drop policy and a launch OS of Android 17.
- Photographers who specifically want the 11 Pro camera table: 50MP f/1.68 wide, 48MP f/1.7 ultrawide, 48MP 5x f/2.8, Pro Zoom up to 120x, 42MP front, 8K via Video Boost.
- Buyers who want Qi2.2 25W Pixelsnap and a named HiLight LED ring on a Pro Pixel — features Google did not put on base Pixel 11 in the same way.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants a 6.8-inch Pixel. That is Pixel 11 Pro XL (5115 mAh typical, 45W / 75%-in-30-min wired claim). Do not mix XL cells into this URL.
- iPhone buyers who need FaceTime / iMessage / MagSafe as Apple prints them. This is Android 17 + Pixelsnap + Google Wallet.
- Shoppers who need the 6.8-inch Pro XL battery / charge row (5115 mAh typical, 45W / 75%-in-30-min). Same cameras and Tensor G6 — different battery column.
- People who want a 128GB SKU. Pixel 11 Pro storage starts at 256GB on the spec sheet.
Key differentiators
- HiLight: colored LEDs around the camera flash for face-down glanceable status (Gemini listening / calls). Google’s 2026 Pro extra — not a phones-v1 row.
- Super Actua 1280×2856 LTPO, 1–120Hz, up to 2400 nits HDR and 3600 nits peak; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with a new anti-scratch coating Google says is more than double Pixel 10-class resistance.
- Tensor G6 + Titan M3; 256GB/12GB RAM or 512GB–1TB/16GB; 7 years OS/security/Pixel Drop from US Store availability.
- Pixelsnap + Qi2.2 up to 25W; wired 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30W USB-C PPS charger (Pro, not XL).
Caveats
- Every numeric battery, brightness, zoom, and durability line is a Google claim. GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested 11 Pro.
- Pro and Pro XL share one spec page. Lock 6.3-inch / 4850 mAh / 30W-wired numbers. XL’s 5115 mAh and 45W/75% row is a different SKU.
- Trade-in tiles on the Store (“from $619 after trade-in”) are not the MSRP. Launch start is $1,099 on the 12 August 2026 blog.
- Google product photography is not hosted here.
Phone-category specs
Same rows on every phone page (iPhone, Galaxy, Pixel, OnePlus, foldables).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 6.3-inch (161 mm) Super Actua; 20:9. Help footnote: measured diagonally; actual viewable area is less | Google Help 7158570 — Pixel 11 Pro block |
| Display type | LTPO OLED; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass with anti-scratch shield; HDR; >2,000,000:1 contrast | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Display resolution | 1280 × 2856 at 495 ppi | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Refresh rate | Smooth Display 1–120Hz | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | Up to 2400 nits (HDR) and up to 3600 nits (peak) | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs; Pixel 11 blogManufacturer nits claims. Blog: “brightest-ever Super Actua… up to 3,600 nits.” |
| Always-On display | Not named as Always-On on the Pixel 11 Pro spec sheet (accessed 2026-09-19) | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specsAndroid may still expose an Always-on display setting — do not invent a nits/Hz AOD claim. |
| Dimensions | 152.7 × 71.9 × 8.4 mm (6.0 × 2.8 × 0.3 in) | Google Help 7158570 — Pixel 11 Pro blockHelp 7158570 now prints both units on the Pixel 11 Pro block. Do not copy 10 Pro’s 152.8 × 72.0 × 8.6 mm here. |
| Weight | 204 g (7.2 oz) | Google Help 7158570 — Pixel 11 Pro blockHelp 7158570. Do not copy 10 Pro’s 207 g / 7.3 oz here. |
| Build materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front (anti-scratch coating); Victus 2 silky matte back; spacecraft-grade aluminum frame (Obsidian uses a matte frame); IP68 | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Finishes | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte) | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs; blog |
| Ingress / IP rating | IP68 dust and water resistance | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Chip / SoC | Google Tensor G6; Titan M3 security coprocessor | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| RAM | 12GB (256GB SKU); 16GB (512GB and 1TB SKUs) | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (512GB and 1TB listed with Zoned UFS) | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Rear cameras | 50MP Octa PD wide ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.3"; 48MP Quad PD ultrawide ƒ/1.7, 123°, 1/2.51", macro AF; 48MP Quad PD tele ƒ/2.8, 23°, 1/1.95", OIS, 5x optical | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Telephoto / zoom (OEM) | 5x optical; optical-quality at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x, 10x; Pro Zoom up to 120x | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specsGoogle’s “optical quality” and “Pro Zoom” words. Do not upgrade 10x or 120x to optical. |
| Front camera | 42MP Dual PD selfie with AF, ƒ/2.2, 103° ultrawide FOV | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Video (OEM) | Rear: 8K 24/30 (Video Boost); 4K 24/30/60; 1080p 24/30/60; Super Zoom Video up to 20x. Front: 4K 30/60. 10-bit HDR; slo-mo up to 240 fps | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Battery capacity (OEM) | Typical 4850 mAh; minimum 4707 mAh | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specsXL is 5115 / 5000 mAh — keep this row on the 6.3-inch Pro. |
| Battery — OEM endurance | 30+ hour battery life (Google’s typical-use claim on the spec sheet) | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specsBlog also says Pixel 11 Pro XL can get 15 hours of battery life from 15 minutes of charge — that XL claim is not this SKU. |
| Charging — wired (OEM) | Up to 55% in about 30 minutes using a 30W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately) | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specsXL’s row is 75% in about 30 minutes with 45W PPS. Do not mix. |
| Charging — wireless (OEM) | Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified) up to 25W | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs; Pixel 11 blog |
| Operating system | Launched with Android 17 | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Update policy (OEM) | 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Cellular | 5G mmWave + Sub-6 US models G7SWN and GBC0H (band lists on the spec sheet) | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2.4/5/6GHz 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity; NFC; Google Cast; Ultra-Wideband; Thread | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Ports / wired I/O | USB Type-C 3.2; power and volume buttons | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (two active; stores 8 or more eSIMs) | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| NFC / contactless payments | NFC (Google Wallet is the Pixel name — keep this key, do not write Apple Pay) | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| GNSS / GPS | Dual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specsBeiDou / QZSS / NavIC were not on the 11 Pro connectivity block we pulled. Do not copy Pixel 9 Pro’s rest-of-world list. |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock; pattern / PIN / password | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Other sensors | Proximity; ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; multi-zone LDAF; spectral and flicker sensor (camera block) | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Safety / incident alerts | Satellite SOS; Emergency SOS; Crisis Alerts; Car Crash Detection; Safety Check; ELS; Emergency Contacts & Medical Info; Android Earthquake Alerts; theft protection | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| US MSRP (launch) | Starts at $1,099 (US) | Google Pixel 11 series blogPixel 11 series blog, 12 August 2026 ($899 / $1,099 / $1,299 for 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro XL). Store trade-in tiles are not this cell. |
| Price band | Flagship compact Pro ($1,000–$1,200 US launch) | Derived from $1,099 start |
| Announced | 12 August 2026 | Google Pixel 11 series blog |
| Availability | Pre-order from 12 August 2026; on shelves at Google Store and retail partners 20 August 2026 | Google Pixel 11 series blog |
Google Pixel 11 Pro extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other phones keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| HiLight | Pro / Pro XL extra: LEDs around the camera flash glow for Gemini state and assigned caller colors while the phone is face down | Google Pixel 11 series blog; tech specs |
| Pixelsnap / Qi2.2 | Built-in Pixelsnap; Qi 2.2 25W compatibility (blog: new to Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro vs prior Pixelsnap story) | Google Pixel 11 series blog |
| Titan M3 / Tensor security | Certified Titan M3; Tensor security core; quantum-safe secure boot in hardware (Google’s wording); Trusty TEE; VPN by Google | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Video Boost / 8K | 8K 24/30 recording “powered by Video Boost”; Creator suite; Pro Stable Video; Night Sight Video | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Gemini on Pixel | Gemini Intelligence, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Gemini apps; Circle to Search; Live Translate; Call Assist | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Named camera features | Magic Capture, Camera Looks, Pro controls, Camera Coach, Add Me, Instant Night Sight, High-Res Portrait 50MP, Real Tone, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Edit with Ask Photos | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Recycled content (OEM) | At least 31% recycled materials by product weight (Pro); 100% recycled aluminum in the housing; 100% recycled cobalt and lithium in the battery cell; 100% plastic-free packaging | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| In the box | Google Pixel 11 Pro; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0, 2nd gen) | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| US model numbers | G7SWN and GBC0H (5G mmWave SKUs on the spec sheet) | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Speakers and microphones | Stereo speakers; 3 microphones; noise suppression; Spatial Audio | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Accessibility features | HAC (acoustic, T-Coil, Bluetooth HAP/ASHA); Guided Frame; Magnifier; Live Caption; Live Transcribe; TalkBack with Gemini image descriptions; Lookout; Reading Mode; Voice Access; RTT | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
| Ultra-Wideband | UWB chip for accurate ranging and spatial orientation | Google Pixel 11 Pro tech specs |
Overview
Pixel 11 Pro is the August 2026 compact Pro. Google’s own framing is Tensor G6, Gemini Intelligence, a brighter Super Actua panel, a thinner camera bar (40% on the series, per the blog), and HiLight on Pro models. The physical product is a 6.3-inch (161 mm) aluminum-frame phone Google Help 7158570 specifies as 152.7 × 71.9 × 8.4 mm and 204 g (US inches/oz: 6.0 × 2.8 × 0.3 in / 7.2 oz), in Canyon, Olive, Fog, or matte Obsidian.
This hub exists so later phone writers can clone one honest Pixel Pro record. The first spec table is phones-v1. It is not watches-v1. This page’s public path is locked at /phones/google-pixel-11-pro/.
We do not claim we used HiLight, Video Boost, or Pixelsnap. Where Google says “brightest-ever” or “most durable Pro phones yet,” we repeat the claim and point at the blog footnotes.
Display
Google: 6.3-inch Super Actua, 20:9, 1280 × 2856 LTPO OLED at 495 ppi, Smooth Display 1–120Hz, Victus 2 with anti-scratch shield, 2400 nits HDR / 3600 nits peak, >2,000,000:1 contrast, 24-bit color. Blog: anti-scratch coating “more than double” the previous generation, plus the drop-resistant design introduced on Pixel 9.
Do not write “brighter than 18 Pro’s 3000-nit outdoor peak” as a lab fact. Different OEM tests.
Cameras and video
| Module (Google’s words) | 11 Pro claim |
|---|---|
| Wide | 50MP Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.3” |
| Ultrawide | 48MP Quad PD, ƒ/1.7, 123°, 1/2.51”, macro AF |
| Telephoto | 48MP Quad PD, ƒ/2.8, 23°, 1/1.95”, 5x optical, OIS |
| Zoom | Optical-quality 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 5 / 10x; Pro Zoom 120x |
| Front | 42MP Dual PD, ƒ/2.2, 103° |
| Video | 8K 24/30 (Video Boost); 4K to 60; Super Zoom Video 20x |
Named stills features (Magic Capture, Camera Coach, Instant Night Sight, Ask Photos) are software. Keep them in extras.
Battery and charging (OEM table only)
| Item (Google’s words) | 11 Pro | 11 Pro XL (same page, not this SKU) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical / min | 4850 / 4707 mAh | 5115 / 5000 mAh |
| Endurance | 30+ hours | 30+ hours |
| Wired | ~55% in ~30 min, 30W PPS+ | ~75% in ~30 min, 45W PPS+ |
| Wireless | Pixelsnap Qi2.2 up to 25W | Same 25W Pixelsnap row |
In the box: phone + 1 m USB-C 2.0 cable. No 30W brick.
Software and updates
Launch OS: Android 17. Update cell: 7 years OS + security + Pixel Drop. Gemini Intelligence / Nano / Live sit in extras. VPN by Google is listed with regional exclusions on older Pixel Help pages — 11 Pro’s spec block still names it.
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
US start is $1,099. 256GB / 12GB is the floor; 1TB / 16GB is the ceiling. Models G7SWN and GBC0H are the US mmWave SKUs.
Do not invent Geekbench, a nano-SIM tray, or XL’s 15-minute / 15-hour charge claim on this URL. Pixel 11 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro is not a live vs-page yet — link the locked Pixel 9 Pro vs 16 Pro pair.
Sources
- Google blog — Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL — accessed 2026-09-19
- Google Store — Pixel 11 Pro product page — accessed 2026-09-19
- Google Store — Pixel 11 Pro & 11 Pro XL technical specs — accessed 2026-09-19
- Google Help — Pixel phone hardware specs (Pixel 11 Pro block) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is this Pixel 11 Pro XL?
No. This hub is the 6.3-inch Pixel 11 Pro (4850 mAh typical, 30W / 55%-in-30-min wired). XL is 6.8-inch, 5115 mAh typical, 45W / 75%-in-30-min. Same cameras and Tensor G6 on the shared spec page — different battery and charge rows.
What does HiLight actually do?
Google’s blog: LEDs around the camera flash glow while the phone is face down so you can see Gemini listening/thinking/responding and assigned caller colors without turning the phone over. It is a Pro / Pro XL extra, not a phones-v1 row.
How much RAM does 11 Pro have?
12GB on the 256GB SKU; 16GB on 512GB and 1TB. Do not write a single RAM number for every configuration.
Is $1,099 the street price?
No. $1,099 is Google’s published US starting price on 12 August 2026. The Store’s “from $619 after trade-in” tile is a promotion. Re-check store.google.com on write day.
Does 11 Pro have a nano-SIM?
The spec sheet we pulled lists dual eSIM only (two active, stores eight or more). Confirm your carrier. Do not assume a tray because Pixel 9 Pro’s Help page still listed nano + eSIM.
What is in the box?
Pixel 11 Pro and a 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0, 2nd gen). The 30W PPS charger is sold separately.
How long are software updates?
Google’s spec sheet: 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates. The Pixel 9 family footnote dated that clock from first US Store availability — treat 11 Pro the same way and cite g.co/pixel/updates if you need the legal page.
Does 11 Pro have satellite SOS?
Yes — listed on the spec sheet with Emergency SOS and Car Crash Detection. Coverage and the two-year inclusion rules live on Google’s Satellite SOS footnotes, not as an unlimited global radio.
Official product page: Google Pixel 11 Pro. Tech specs: Google Pixel 11 Pro specs.