Google has announced the Pixel 11 series, including the Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold. The most notable hardware addition is the "HiLight" feature, a multi-colored LED integrated into the rear camera bar. This light provides visual feedback for interactions with Gemini and serves as a notification indicator for incoming calls from designated favorite contacts. The Pixel 11 series features incremental hardware updates, including a new 48-megapixel primary camera sensor on the base model and a 50-megapixel sensor on the Pro models. The display on the base model is brighter, peaking at 3,600 nits. The devices are powered by the Tensor G6 chip. Pricing has increased across the lineup, with the base Pixel 11 starting at $900, the Pro at $1,100, and the Pro Fold at $1,900. The series also includes the Pixel Watch 5, featuring a faster Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip, and the "Google Tag" Bluetooth tracker, which is priced at $29 for one or $99 for a four-pack.
The new HiLight feature uses a multi-colored LED on the camera bar for Gemini interactions and favorite contact notifications. The Pixel 11 series is powered by the new Tensor G6 chip and includes 12GB of RAM as standard.
The base Pixel 11 features a 48-megapixel primary camera, while the Pro models utilize a 50-megapixel sensor. The base Pixel 11 display brightness has been increased to a peak of 3,600 nits.
The Pixel 11 series pricing starts at $900, representing a $100 increase over the previous generation. The Pixel Watch 5 includes a faster Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip and 50% more on-device RAM.
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- The presenter notes that the new composite glass-fiber back material's durability was not tested during the hands-on session.