Google's Pixel 11 Range Drops the 128GB Model and Leans Into Gemini
Google's Pixel 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL start at $899, $1,099 and $1,299, with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold at $1,899. Google dropped its 128GB models and added a glowing HiLight ring on the Pro phones that lights up for Gemini.
By the UISC BD Editorial Desk · United Information Service Center · Published 13 September 2026 · 4-minute read
Google announced the Pixel 11 family on 12 August and put the phones on shelves on 20 August. With Apple's iPhone 18 now announced too, this is the moment many buyers compare the two.
Prices
- Pixel 11: from $899
- Pixel 11 Pro: from $1,099
- Pixel 11 Pro XL: from $1,299
- Pixel 11 Pro Fold: from $1,899
Google discontinued the 128GB versions, so the cheapest configurations offered in previous years are no longer available. That raises the real entry price for anyone who used to buy the base model.
What's New
A new camera bar. The phones carry an edge-to-edge glass camera bar across the back.
HiLight on the Pro models. A circular cluster of LEDs on the back glows when you talk to Gemini, Google's AI assistant, or when a notification arrives.
Display. The Pixel 11 has a 6.3-inch Actua display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate.
Camera. Google lists a 48MP main sensor with improved light sensitivity and a 5x telephoto lens supporting up to 30x Super Zoom.
Charging. Faster charging, including Qi2.2 wireless charging at up to 25 watts.
Pixel 11 or iPhone 18 Pro?
The Pixel 11 Pro starts well below the iPhone 18 Pro Max's $1,299, and the base Pixel 11 at $899 offers a telephoto lens at a lower price point.
The iPhone 18 Pro brings a variable-aperture main camera and Apple's A20 Pro chip — see our iPhone 18 Pro guide.
As with any flagship choice, the operating system you already live in usually matters more than any single specification.
And the Fold?
At $1,899, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold matches the price of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and sits $100 below Apple's iPhone Duo. The wider foldable picture is in our Fold 8 vs iPhone Duo comparison.
Buying Tips
- Watch for discounts. Pixel phones have often been discounted within weeks or months of launch.
- Compare trade-in offers from Google, carriers and retailers.
- Check update commitments — long software support adds real value over a phone's life.
Related reading
- iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: What's New, Price and Should You Upgrade
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs iPhone Duo: How the Two Big Foldables Compare
- iPhone Duo: Price, Specs and Release Date of Apple's First Foldable
- Apple Watch Series 12: New Heart Sensing, Readiness Score and Same $399 Price
- How to Turn Off Google AI Overviews: What Actually Works in 2026
Sources
- "Google introduces Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL," Google — blog.google
- "Google Pixel 11: specs, release date, price, and everything you need to know," Android Central — androidcentral.com
- "Pixel 11 series release date, price, specs," Droid Life — droid-life.com
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