Google Pixel 11 launch details leak: release date, prices, storage options, and colors
Google’s next major smartphone launch is officially on the calendar, and the Pixel 11 series is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about Android releases of the year. The company has confirmed that its next Pixel event will take place on August 12, where the Pixel 11 lineup is expected to make its debut.
Ahead of the announcement, new information has surfaced revealing possible color options, storage configurations, pricing, and the expected retail release date for the Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
According to the latest leak, Google may open pre-orders shortly after the August 12 event, but actual shipments and in-store availability are expected to begin on August 20. That would give buyers a short pre-order window before the first Pixel 11 devices reach customers.
One of the biggest reported changes this year is storage. Google is said to be dropping the 128 GB base model from the Pixel 11 lineup. Instead, the series may now start at 256 GB, giving users more room for apps, photos, videos, AI features, and offline content. While that sounds like a welcome upgrade, it may also come with a higher starting price.
The Pixel 11 series is expected to cost more than the Pixel 10 lineup. Reports suggest prices could rise by around €100 in the Eurozone and £80 in the UK compared to last year’s models. If accurate, the standard Pixel 11 would start at €999 in Europe and £879 in the UK.
The rumored Pixel 11 color options include:
Pixel 11:
Fuchsia, a pink shade
Light Sterling, a grey shade
Midnight Haze, a black shade
Moss, a green shade
Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL:
Dune, a pink shade
Light Fog, a white shade
Midnight Haze, a black shade
Pine, a green shade
Pixel 11 Pro Fold:
Midnight Haze, a black shade
Pine, a green shade
The 1 TB storage option is reportedly limited to the Midnight Haze color. That means buyers who want the maximum storage capacity may have fewer design choices, especially on the Pro and Fold models.
Here is the reported pricing for the Pixel 11 lineup in Europe and the UK:
If these prices are correct, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold will remain Google’s most expensive smartphone, with the top-end 1 TB model reaching €2,389 in the Eurozone and £2,149 in the UK. That places it firmly in the ultra-premium foldable phone category.
The move to 256 GB as the minimum storage option could help justify part of the price increase, especially as modern smartphones continue to rely more heavily on high-resolution cameras, on-device AI tools, and larger system files. Still, buyers who were hoping for a more affordable entry-level Pixel may be disappointed if the 128 GB version is truly gone.
Google is also expected to continue emphasizing design, camera performance, AI-powered software features, and long-term Android support with the Pixel 11 family. The Pro and Pro XL models will likely target users who want the best cameras and displays, while the Pixel 11 Pro Fold will appeal to those looking for a premium foldable experience.
For now, these details should be treated as unofficial until Google confirms the full lineup on August 12. However, the leaked pricing, storage tiers, and color options give a strong early look at what buyers can expect from the next generation of Pixel phones.
If the reported August 20 release date holds, Pixel fans will not have to wait long after the launch event to get their hands on Google’s newest smartphones.
