The phone is powered by Google’s new Tensor G6 processor.
Google has launched its next-generation Pixel phones, powered by its new custom Tensor G6 processors. The company claims that the processor can deliver up to 20% higher power efficiency than the Tensor G5. On the Pixel 11, the Tensor G6 and the model’s Adaptive Battery feature, which reduces consumption of apps you rarely use, give the phone more than 30 hours of battery life depending on your usage. Tensor G6 also allows the phone to perform complex AI tasks, such as live translations, without massive delays.
The Pixel 11 comes with a redesigned camera bar, thinner than any of the previous models. Apparently, if you put an official Pixel case on the phone, it will appear “almost dent-free.” This camera bar houses an upgraded 48-megapixel main lens with a larger sensor and better light sensitivity than older models and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens. It also has a 10.8-megapixel telephoto lens with up to 5x optical zoom, making it the second non-pro phone in the lineup with a telephoto lens after the Pixel 10.
The rear cameras can capture 4K video at 24, 30, or 60 fps. If you want to take photos of subjects far beyond what the eye can see, Google’s Super Res Zoom, an AI feature that combines multiple images into a single image, can give you the equivalent of 30x zoom. On the front of the phone is a 10.5-megapixel selfie camera that can also shoot 4K videos.
Like previous Pixels, the Pixel 11 has a spaceship-grade aluminum frame with a satin finish. It features a 6.3-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels with refresh rates of 60 to 120 Hz. The display’s peak brightness level of 3,000 nits makes what’s on your screen easy to see and read outdoors in daylight.
Pre-orders for the Pixel 11 will open today and begin shipping on August 20. You can get the phone in Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, or Obsidian, with a minimum storage capacity of 256GB (a 512GB version is also available) and 12GB of RAM. It’ll cost you at least $899 and comes with Google’s promise of security upgrades for seven years. And if you also want to get a pair of Pixel Buds to go with the phone, you can also pre-order the earbuds in a new color: Olive.
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