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TECHNOLOGY · SEP 29, 2026

Google Launches Pixel 11 and Leaks Pixel 11a

Google released the Pixel 11 flagship smartphone featuring the Tensor G6 processor while leaks revealed details for the upcoming budget-friendly Pixel 11a.

Google released the Pixel 11 flagship smartphone featuring the new Tensor G6 processor and deeper Gemini AI integration. The device is equipped with a 6.3-inch OLED display and a camera system consisting of a 48MP main lens, a 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 10.8MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom.

Hardware specifications include a 4,985mAh battery and 25W Qi2 wireless charging enabled by the PixelSnap magnetic system. The phone introduces a HiLight notification feature that uses a glowing light around the camera flash for specific contacts. The Pixel 11 starts at Rs 89,999.

Concurrent with the flagship launch, CAD-based renders and leaks surfaced for the Pixel 11a, codenamed Formosan. This budget-friendly model is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2027 with a predicted starting price of approximately USD 600. Rumors indicate the Pixel 11a will also use the Tensor G6 processor and a MediaTek modem, paired with a 6.3-inch 120Hz display and a battery capacity between 4,870mAh and 5,000mAh.


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