Google Pixel 11 Series: UK Price, Release Date and Full Specs (2026)

Short answer: Google announced the Pixel 11 series at its Made by Google event on 12 August 2026. The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL went on sale in the UK on 20 August 2026, priced from £879, £1,079 and £1,279 respectively; the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold follows slightly later at £1,799. All four models run on Google's new Tensor G6 chip with a Titan M3 security coprocessor, start at 256GB storage as standard, and ship with Android 17.

When Did the Google Pixel 11 Series Launch?

Google unveiled the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel Watch 5 at a Made by Google hardware event in New York on 12 August 2026. The three handset models became available to pre-order immediately, with UK stock landing in stores and on doorsteps from 20 August 2026. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold was also announced at the same event but carries a later on-sale date, following Google's established pattern of staggering its foldable release a few weeks behind the standard lineup.

This is a slightly earlier and more compressed launch window than the Pixel 10 series followed in 2025, putting Google's flagship launch closer to Samsung's Unpacked (February) and well ahead of the winter shopping season, rather than trailing into autumn.

Google Pixel 11 Series UK Pricing

Model Starting UK price Storage options RAM
Pixel 11 £879 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 12GB
Pixel 11 Pro £1,079 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 12GB (256GB tier), 16GB (512GB/1TB)
Pixel 11 Pro XL £1,279 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 12GB (256GB tier), 16GB (512GB/1TB)
Pixel 11 Pro Fold £1,799 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 16GB

Two pricing details are easy to miss. First, base storage has doubled across the standard and Pro line — 256GB is now the entry point on every non-Fold model, up from 128GB on the Pixel 10. Second, the extra RAM on Pro and Pro XL is tied to storage tier, not a flat spec: only the 512GB and 1TB configurations get 16GB of RAM, while the cheapest 256GB Pro and Pro XL ship with the same 12GB as the standard Pixel 11. If multitasking headroom matters to you, that's a reason to skip the entry storage tier on the Pro models specifically.

Google Pixel 11: Full Specs

  • Chip: Google Tensor G6 with Titan M3 security coprocessor
  • RAM: 12GB
  • Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
  • Rear cameras: 48MP main (f/1.7), 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2), 10.8MP telephoto (f/3.1)
  • Front camera: 10.5MP
  • Battery: Rated for 30+ hours; 50% charge in 30 minutes
  • OS: Android 17
  • Colours: Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost, Obsidian
  • UK price: from £879

Google Pixel 11 Pro / Pro XL: Full Specs

  • Chip: Google Tensor G6 with Titan M3 security coprocessor
  • Display: 6.3" on the Pro; larger panel on the Pro XL, both sharing the same internals
  • RAM: 12GB (256GB storage tier) or 16GB (512GB/1TB storage tiers)
  • Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
  • Rear cameras: Upgraded main and telephoto sensors versus the standard Pixel 11, with up to 120x max zoom
  • Front camera: 42MP
  • Battery: 4,850mAh (Pro); rated for 30+ hours; 75% charge in 30 minutes
  • OS: Android 17
  • Colours: Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost, Obsidian
  • UK price: Pro from £1,079, Pro XL from £1,279

The jump from the standard Pixel 11 to the Pro tier isn't just a bigger screen — it's a materially different camera system (new main and telephoto sensors, dramatically higher zoom range), a much better selfie camera (42MP vs 10.5MP), and faster charging. Google has widened the gap between standard and Pro this generation compared with the Pixel 10 series.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Full Specs

  • Main display: 8" OLED, 120Hz
  • Cover display: 6.4" OLED, 120Hz
  • Chip: Google Tensor G6
  • RAM: 16GB
  • Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
  • Rear cameras: 48MP main, 10.5MP ultrawide, 10.8MP telephoto
  • Selfie cameras: Two 10MP sensors — one on the inner display, one on the outer cover screen
  • Battery: 4,750mAh
  • UK price: from £1,799

We've covered the Pro Fold in full detail, including how it stacks up against Samsung's rival foldables, in our dedicated Pixel 11 Pro Fold guide and our Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Z Fold 8 Ultra comparison.

What's New vs the Pixel 10 Series

The headline changes for 2026 are the move to Tensor G6, a new MediaTek modem replacing the Samsung modem used in recent generations, a slimmer body, doubled base storage (256GB vs 128GB), and — on the Pro models — a wider specification gap over the standard model than in previous years. If you're trying to decide whether the upgrade from a Pixel 10 is worth it, we've broken that down model-by-model in our Pixel 10 to Pixel 11 upgrade guide, rather than repeating the full comparison here.

Tensor G6: What Actually Changed

Google's Tensor chips have never been about winning synthetic benchmarks against Qualcomm's Snapdragon line — they're built around on-device AI processing, computational photography, and the Titan security coprocessor. Tensor G6 continues that approach, paired for the first time with a MediaTek modem rather than the Samsung Exynos modem used on Tensor G3 through G5. Google hasn't published exhaustive architectural detail at launch, and where independent benchmarking hasn't yet confirmed a claim, we're not going to invent a number — the honest position is that Tensor G6's real-world value shows up in camera processing speed and on-device Gemini features more than in raw CPU/GPU league tables.

Colours

All four Pixel 11 models are available in the same four finishes: Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost and Obsidian. This is a shift from the more muted, ecosystem-only colour naming Google used on the Pixel 10 series.

Where to Buy the Pixel 11 in the UK

The Pixel 11 series is available directly from the Google Store, alongside the usual UK retail and carrier channels that have historically stocked Pixel phones — expect listings from major electronics retailers and UK network operators shortly after the 20 August on-sale date. If you're comparing SIM-free versus contract pricing, remember that contract "from" prices bundle the handset cost into your monthly airtime, so they're not directly comparable to the SIM-free RRPs listed above.

How the Pixel 11 Series Compares to Samsung and Apple

Every generation, the real decision for most buyers isn't "which Pixel 11" — it's "Pixel, Samsung, or Apple." We've written full head-to-head comparisons rather than trying to squeeze them into this guide:

Which Pixel 11 Model Should You Buy?

As a starting point: the standard Pixel 11 covers most people's needs at the lowest price and still gets a genuinely capable triple-camera system. The Pixel 11 Pro is the sensible upgrade if you want the much-improved camera hardware and selfie camera without paying for the largest screen. The Pixel 11 Pro XL is for buyers who specifically want the biggest display and don't mind the size and price premium. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a distinct product for a different kind of buyer and shouldn't be compared on the same axis as the other three. For a fuller breakdown by use case, see our full Pixel 11 buying guide, and for a direct spec-by-spec look at the three non-Fold models, read Pixel 11 vs Pixel 11 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro XL.

FAQ

When was the Google Pixel 11 released in the UK?
The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL were announced on 12 August 2026 and went on sale in the UK from 20 August 2026. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold was announced the same day but has a later on-sale date.

How much does the Google Pixel 11 cost in the UK?
The Pixel 11 starts at £879, the Pixel 11 Pro at £1,079, the Pixel 11 Pro XL at £1,279, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold at £1,799 — all for the base 256GB storage tier.

What chip does the Pixel 11 series use?
All four models use Google's Tensor G6 chip with a Titan M3 security coprocessor, paired with a new MediaTek modem rather than the Samsung modem used in the Pixel 9 and 10 series.

How much RAM does the Pixel 11 Pro have?
It depends on storage tier: the 256GB Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL ship with 12GB of RAM, while the 512GB and 1TB tiers get 16GB. The standard Pixel 11 has 12GB of RAM across all storage options.

What colours does the Pixel 11 come in?
Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost and Obsidian, across all four models in the range.

Is the Pixel 11 series worth buying over the Pixel 10?
It depends on what you value — see our dedicated Pixel 10 to Pixel 11 upgrade guide for a full breakdown.

Prices and specifications correct as of August 2026 based on Google's official announcement. Supreme Phone Parts Ltd — UK-based wholesale supplier of mobile phone repair parts, Manchester. www.supremephoneparts.com

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