If you’re weighing whether to buy a new Pixel right now, hold off for one more day. Google confirmed its Made by Google 2026 event happens August 12 in New York, with the livestream kicking off at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET, hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, with appearances from Alex Cooper, Stephen Curry, Shubman Gill, and Ayami Nakajo. Preorders for the Pixel 11 lineup are expected to open the same day, and multiple leaks now paint a fairly complete picture of what’s coming and, more importantly, what it will cost.
What Google is expected to announce
The event lineup is widely reported to include four phones: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, all shipping with Android 17. Google is also expected to introduce the Pixel Watch 5 and a long-rumored tracking accessory called the Pixel Tag.
One notable spec change across the board: Google appears to be dropping the 128GB storage tier entirely, making 256GB the new baseline on every model, while RAM on all variants, including the Pro phones, stays capped at 12GB.
Why waiting still makes sense
None of these numbers are official yet, and Google has not detailed the improvements that would justify the higher price: camera hardware, battery life, on-device AI features, and real-world performance gains over the Pixel 10 series remain unconfirmed until the keynote. Buying a Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, or Pixel 10a right now, especially at a discount as retailers clear inventory, could be the smarter move unless the Pixel 11’s actual feature set clearly earns its markup.
Pricing is the real story
Leaked Amazon listings, first reported by Droid Life, suggest the Pixel 11 could start at $899 with 256GB of storage, while the Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold may begin at $1,099, $1,299, and $1,899, respectively. The leaks also suggest Google could eliminate 128GB configurations and make 256GB the entry point across the range. Google has not confirmed any pricing, storage configurations, or full technical specifications, so shoppers should treat those details as tentative until the August 12 event.
| Model | 256GB | 512GB | 1TB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 11 | $899 | $1,019 | — |
| Pixel 11 Pro | $1,099 | $1,219 | $1,449 |
| Pixel 11 Pro XL | $1,299 | $1,419 | $1,649 |
| Pixel 11 Pro Fold | $1,899 | $2,019 | $2,249 |
The expected Pixel 11 Pro Fold pricing is especially notable. Leaks point to a $1,899 starting price for the 256GB model, rising to $2,019 for 512GB and $2,249 for 1TB. If those figures are accurate, the new Fold would cost $100 more than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s $1,799 starting price, not the $1,499 promotional price that appeared later. Google has not confirmed the Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s pricing, so buyers should treat those figures as tentative until the August 12 announcement.
European pricing leaks point in the same direction, with the base Pixel 11 tipped at €999. Some of the apparent increase is offset by the reported move to 256GB of base storage, but shoppers comparing the new lineup with last year’s entry-level Pixel 10 pricing may still feel the jump.
When you shouldn’t wait
Patience only makes sense if your current phone is still functional. If you’re dealing with a battery that no longer holds a charge, a cracked or unresponsive display, spotty connectivity, or performance issues that get in the way of work and daily tasks, buying an available Pixel 10-series phone today is more practical than limping along for one more news cycle. Google’s current lineup gives buyers real options to compare against whatever the Pixel 11 brings, and discounts on outgoing models tend to appear once a new generation is confirmed.
What to watch for on August 12
Beyond final pricing, buyers should watch for official camera, chipset, and battery details, preorder and shipping dates, trade-in values, and any carrier deals or bundles with the Pixel Watch 5 or rumored Pixel Tag. Those details will determine whether the Pixel 11 is worth its expected premium.
The bottom line hasn’t changed much: Google has confirmed the date and, through leaks, most of the pricing, but it hasn’t yet made the case for why the Pixel 11 is worth the jump over a Pixel 10 you can buy today, often at a discount. If your current phone is still working fine, wait one more day and let Google’s keynote settle the price-to-value question before you commit.
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