Google Pixel 11 leak reveals big shakeup for base storage, pricing

Google is expected to launch the Pixel 11 series sometime in late August. Specs and renders of the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold have already leaked, so we already have a fair idea of what’s in store. What we didn’t know was the price, especially given the AI-driven price increase. Now, a new leak is giving us a detailed picture of what the Pixel 11 series could cost, and it’s not looking great.

According to a new report from Dealabs, Google is said to eliminate the 128GB base tier entirely this year, moving the lineup to a starting capacity of 256GB. Power users opting for the Pixel 11 Pro series will be able to choose up to 1TB of storage.

Further, these are the expected colors and storage variants for each of the Pixel 11 phones:

• Pixel 11 (256GB/512GB): Light Sterling (gray), Midnight Haze (black), Fuchsia (pink), Moss (green)
• Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL (256GB/512 GB): Light Fog (white), Midnight Haze (black), Dune (pink), Pine (green)
• Pixel 11 Pro Fold (256GB/512 GB): Midnight Haze (black), Pine (green)
• Pixel 11 Pro/Pro XL/Pro Fold (1TB): Available only in Midnight Haze (black)

The real shocker (but one you might have seen coming) is that the European pricing for the entire Pixel 11 family is said to rise by roughly €100 across the board.

For the standard Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro, this increase could effectively mean buyers might pay what the 256GB variants cost in previous generations, with the entry-level Pixel 11 potentially starting at €999 (~$1,140) and the Pro at €1,199 (~$1,370). However, the premium Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold could be facing straight price hikes, with the Pro XL allegedly starting at €1,399 (~$1,600) and the Fold pushing up to a steep €1,999 (~$2,285) for the 256GB base configurations.

For context, the Pixel 10 started at €899 and the Pixel 10 Pro at €1,099 for the 128GB variant (but started at $799 and $999 in the US, respectively). The price appears to remain equivalent for the 256GB variant, which is the silver lining in this news. The Pro XL and Pro Fold appear to be on track for a straight price increase, though.

Note that EU pricing doesn’t always directly convert/translate into US pricing, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed for good news. Google can also have a different regional strategy for the base variant, but given that Apple and Samsung have dropped the 128GB base storage variant in their flagship lineups, the writing is on the wall for the Pixel 11, too.

When will the Pixel 11 launch? Here’s what the leak says

The report also mentions that the Pixel 11 will likely be announced on August 11, 2026, with pre-orders potentially opening the same day. The Pixel 11 will go on sale on August 20, 2026.

Google hasn’t shared any official word on what’s happening with the Pixel 11 series, so take all this information with a pinch of salt. We’ll keep you updated when we learn more.