The Pixel 11 is the entry point to Google’s 2026 flagship family, and it shares its chip and wireless charging with the Pro models while differing on screen, cameras and price. This page collects Google’s documented facts for it, explains what they mean for the cable and charger you buy, and compares it with the Pixel 11 Pro. Every figure is traced to a source listed at the bottom of the page.
Key specs
| Release date | 2026-08-20 |
|---|---|
| Status | Current lineup |
| Charging port | USB-C |
| USB spec | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Wireless charging | Qi2 |
| Charger in box | No |
| Display type | OLED |
| Display size (in) | 6.3 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 |
| Chip | Google Tensor G6 |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB |
| Launch price (USD, MSRP) | $899 |
The wired charging row is blank on purpose: Google publishes a fast-charging claim tied to a charger, not a maximum wattage for the phone, and we do not guess one. The iFixit score row is blank because iFixit showed none when we checked.
Where does the Pixel 11 fit?
Google’s launch announcement introduced the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL together, with starting prices of $899, $1099 and $1299, and said all three would be on shelves at the Google Store and retail partners on August 20. A later post confirms the phones were on shelves. Google lists four colors for the Pixel 11: Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost and Obsidian. Storage is 256GB or 512GB, each with 12GB of RAM.
Google’s phones do not appear in the sales rankings we cite, so the Pixel 11 ranks twenty-eighth in our library as part of Google’s current lineup, which Google lists on its Store page. See the Google hub for the family, including the Pixel 11 Pro XL.
What cable does the Pixel 11 use?
The phone has a USB Type-C port, which Google lists as USB Type-C 3.2. The USB-IF defines USB 3.2 at 5, 10 and 20 Gb/s (see the USB speed guide), but Google does not say which of those the port runs at, so we do not either. The box cable is a 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable that Google lists as USB 2.0, 2nd gen; the USB-IF says USB products run at the lowest common speed, so that cable limits data speed. For faster transfers buy a cable made for them, and see cable buying safety and our USB-C explainer.
What charger does the Pixel 11 need?
Wired. Google says fast charging takes the Pixel 11 to up to 55% in about 30 minutes using a 30W USB-C PPS charger or higher, sold separately. PPS stands for Programmable Power Supply, a feature of USB Power Delivery 3.0; see PPS and USB Power Delivery. The box has no adapter, so you must supply one. See the wattage guide for other published figures.
Wireless. Google lists Pixelsnap wireless charging that is Qi2.2-certified, at up to 25W. The Wireless Power Consortium says Qi2 25W launched in July 2025 and delivers nearly 70% more power than Qi2, and that only Qi Certified products may show the Qi or Qi2 logo. Google’s launch post says Qi 2.2 25W compatibility is new to the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro. See Qi2 explained and the wireless charger guide. For a checklist, read which charger is safe for my phone.
The screen, explained
The Pixel 11 has a 6.3-inch Actua display. Google lists it as 1080 x 2424 OLED at 422 PPI with a 20:9 aspect ratio and Smooth Display from 60 to 120Hz, up to 2000 nits for HDR and up to 3000 nits at peak, and a contrast ratio above 2,000,000:1. The cover glass is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
OLED means each pixel makes its own light; see OLED explained. Google lists the Pixel 11 as OLED and the Pro as LTPO OLED, and the difference is the refresh range: 60 to 120Hz here against 1 to 120Hz on the Pro. See LTPO OLED and the refresh rate guide.
Performance, cameras and battery
The Pixel 11 uses the Google Tensor G6 with the Titan M3 security coprocessor and 12GB of RAM. Google lists a typical 4985 mAh battery (minimum 4840 mAh) and 30+ hours of battery life. The rear cameras are a 48MP wide with Macro Focus (f/1.7), a 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120-degree field of view) and a 10.8MP 5x telephoto with optical image stabilization (f/3.1), with Super Zoom up to 30x. The front camera is 10.5MP. Google’s launch post says Tensor G6 is its fastest and most powerful chip, with 25% faster web browsing and 15% quicker app launches.
Build, durability and software
The phone has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and a polished back with a satin finish, and an aluminum frame made from 100% recycled aluminum. It is rated IP68, and measures 6 inches tall, 2.8 inches wide and 0.3 inches deep and weighs 6.9 ounces. Google lists 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates, says it launched with Android 17, and lists dual eSIM, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6.
How it compares with the Pixel 11 Pro
Google’s pages show the Pixel 11 Pro as the step up. The Pro has an LTPO OLED screen from 1 to 120 Hz, a higher peak brightness (3600 nits against 3000), a 48MP ultrawide against 13MP, a 48MP 5x telephoto against 10.8MP, a 42MP front camera against 10.5MP, Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6E, 16GB of RAM on the larger models and a 1TB option, at $1099 against $899. Both list the same 30W PPS fast-charging claim of 55% in 30 minutes, Qi2.2 wireless charging up to 25W, the Tensor G6, 7 years of updates and a USB 2.0 box cable.
What is in the box
Google’s What’s in the box list names the phone and a 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0, 2nd gen). No power adapter is listed, so a 30W PPS charger is a separate purchase.
Security and safety features Google lists
Google’s specification page lists several security and safety features for the Pixel 11. It lists a Tensor G6 with quantum-safe secure boot in hardware, a Tensor security core, a certified Titan M3 security chip and a Trusted Execution Environment, along with a VPN by Google at no extra cost, anti-malware and anti-phishing protection, and spam and scam protection in Google Phone and Messages. For personal safety it lists Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Crisis Alerts, Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service and the Android Earthquake Alerts System, plus theft protection. Authentication options are Fingerprint Unlock, Face Unlock and a pattern, PIN or password. These are Google’s descriptions of its own features, and some depend on your region, carrier or subscription.
Repair overview
iFixit has a device page for the Google Pixel 11, which says it was announced in August 2026. When we checked it listed no repairability score and no repair guides, so we show none. We never copy iFixit’s text.
Read our repair overview for the Pixel 11, battery replacement basics, screen replacement basics and how to read repairability scores. Our battery page cites Apple’s guidance because we have not yet found a Google equivalent.
Video reviews
We have not verified individual review videos for this phone, so we do not list any. You can browse more video reviews of the Pixel 11 on YouTube.
Compatible accessories
Categories to look at: cases, 30W PPS chargers, Qi2 wireless chargers and screen protectors. Google’s launch post mentions a Clear case, Pixelsnap accessories and refreshed Pixelsnap Ring Stand colors that you can mix and match, so check that any magnetic accessory is made for the Pixelsnap system before you buy. We do not have affiliate links yet; when we do they will be marked as paid links.
See the accessories hub, chargers and power banks, which have airline rules.
Who should buy it, and who might skip it
Facts that help you decide:
- You want the lowest price in the Pixel 11 family. It launched at $899, against $1099 for the Pro and $1299 for the Pro XL.
- You want long software support. Google lists 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates.
- You want Qi2.2 wireless charging. Google lists Pixelsnap up to 25W.
- You want an adaptive 1 to 120Hz screen. The Pro lists LTPO; the Pixel 11 lists 60 to 120Hz.
- You want a charger included. None is in the box; budget for a 30W PPS adapter.
- You expect the included cable to give the top data speed. The box cable is USB 2.0, so fast data needs a different cable.