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Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and the Pixel Tag Are All Official
On Wednesday, Google announced the new Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, and the Pixel Tag. Here’s what you need to know about each product.
Google Pixel 11
The base model of the Pixel 11 series hasn’t changed much, but Google is really proud of how thin the camera bar is now. Google has shed quite a bit off of the camera bar this year. So much in fact, that the camera bar can now sit flush with a case on it. Completely flush, which means there’s no wobble at all.
Like the rest of the Pixel 11 series, brightness did also improve this year on the Pixel 11. We’re looking at 2,000 nits of HDR brightness and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. Google has also included the Tensor G6 processor on the Pixel 11, which should improve efficiency and battery life, but there’s still no vapor chamber on the base model this year.
The Pixel 11 is available for pre-order right now, starting at $899 for the 256GB model, and it’ll ship by August 20. It’s available in four colors: Frost, Obsidian, Pistachio, and Hibiscus.
Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL
Moving onto the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL, Google also made some nice display changes here. It’s also sporting higher HDR and peak brightness: 2400 nits and 3600 nits, ts respectively. But Google has also added an anti-scratch guard on these ‘Pro’ models, which should help mitigate those micro scratches that have appeared on recent Pixel devices.
Google’s new HiLight feature is also here on the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL. This is basically an LED light on the back that replaces the flash, and will indicate when Gemini is in use, or when one of your favorites is calling you.
There’s also Magic Capture. With Magic Capture, we’re finally getting a new camera feature that is quite impressive. This lets you record while it dynamically grabs high-resolution stills of moments you’d want photos of. It perfectly crops them and makes sure they’re not blurry. The video is also cropped intelligently, so you don’t have to worry about framing it perfectly and can enjoy the moment.
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL are available in four colors this year: Obsidian, Fog, Olive, and Canyon. Obviously, Google was really into earth elements when it comes to picking colors this year. They will start at $1,099 and $1,299 respectively for 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Finally, let’s talk about the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold. This is one that didn’t look like it had a lot of changes this year, but it actually does. The first thing I noticed when I picked it up this week is that the back panel has a new texture. This is Google’s glass composite, which the company says is “shatterproof,; we’ll have to wait for some torture tests to see if that’s true.
The camera is also a bit thicker this year, while the cover display has smaller bezels. It also has a newer inner display, where Google has been able to really improve the crease. It’s still visible, but very hard to feel.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold did get a price increase this year, now starting at $1,899. That’s a $100 price increase over last year, still coming with 256GB and 16GB of storage. Pixel 11 Pro Fold will come in Olive and Obsidian colors only.
Google Pixel Watch 5
The Google Pixel Watch 5 introduces major advancements across health tracking, performance, and smart capabilities, driven by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip running Wear OS 7.0. On the health front, the watch debuts passive monitoring for both blood pressure patterns and monthly insulin resistance trends without requiring blood draws or daily cuff friction, surfacing insights to help manage long-term cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Safety capabilities have also expanded with the addition of SOS satellite communications for off-grid connectivity, alongside region-specific features like Breathing Emergency Detection in the EU to prompt emergency responses during severe oxygen drops.
Fitness tracking sees its largest upgrade yet, featuring dual-frequency GPS for improved routing precision in dense urban environments and trail settings. Users can architect custom strength or HIIT sessions, complete with real-time audio and visual cues on the wrist, and leverage Sleep Breathing Quality tracking alongside a revamped Morning Brief.
Smart features are deeply tied to Gemini Intelligence, enabling proactive context-based suggestions, offline voice controls for timers and workouts, and generative AI watch face creation. Available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, the device pairs an Actua 360 display hitting 3000 nits peak brightness with up to 30 and 40 hours of battery life respectively, backed by a Quick Charge Dock that delivers a 50% charge in about 15 minutes.
The Pixel Watch 5 pre-orders start today for $399, with the 45mm starting at $429. Add $100 more for the 4G LTE models. There is also a Steph Curry version, pictured below, which will be $579. Quite the upcharge compared to the regular Pixel Watch 5.
Google Pixel Tag
Google has finally announced its own item finder, nearly six years after Apple announced the AirTag and made it extremely popular. The Pixel Tag does a lot of the same things that the AirTag does, and at the same price ($29 or four for $100).
But battery life is far superior here. We’re looking at a year of battery life on a single watch battery. Keep in mind, these batteries can be replaced, instead of replacing the entire tag. It also comes in a single color, Fog, and works with Google’s Find Hub. So it’ll work in the same app as finding your phones, tablets, watches, and other products.
The only bad news here is that the Pixel Tag won’t be available until November.
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