Google is reportedly preparing its next premium foldable smartphone — the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Recent leaks and CAD renders have revealed key details about the design, hardware upgrades, and expected pricing of the upcoming foldable flagship. The device is expected to succeed the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and could launch later in 2026.
Expected Launch Date
According to industry reports and leak-based timelines, the Pixel 11 series is expected to launch around August 2026 during Google’s annual hardware event.
However, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold may arrive slightly later than the standard Pixel models, as Google has previously staggered releases of its foldable devices.
Expected Price in India
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is expected to remain a premium foldable device in Google’s lineup.
- Expected price in India: around ₹1,59,999 – ₹1,81,999
- Expected global price: around $1,700 – $1,800
This pricing would place the device in direct competition with high-end foldables like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series.
Design and Build Changes
Leaked renders suggest that Google will not drastically redesign the phone but will introduce subtle refinements.
Expected design highlights include:
- Thinner body: about 10.1mm when folded and 4.8mm when unfolded
- Book-style foldable design similar to the previous model
- Redesigned external camera module with pill-shaped lenses
- Premium glass and aluminum build
The goal appears to be improving portability while maintaining the familiar Pixel Fold design language.
Display Specifications (Expected)
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is rumored to feature two high-refresh-rate displays:
- Inner foldable display: around 8-inch LTPO OLED, up to 120Hz refresh rate
- Cover display: around 6.3–6.4-inch OLED, also supporting 120Hz refresh rate
Both displays are expected to include punch-hole cameras and improved brightness levels for better outdoor visibility.
Performance and Hardware
The device will likely run on Google’s next-generation chip:
- Processor: Google Tensor G6 chipset
- RAM: up to 16GB
- Storage: expected multiple storage variants
- Operating system: Android 17
The Tensor G6 chip is expected to improve AI performance, efficiency, and thermal management, which is important for power-hungry foldable devices.
Camera Setup
Leaks suggest the Pixel 11 Pro Fold may feature a powerful triple-camera system:
- 50MP primary camera
- 48MP ultra-wide camera
- 48MP periscope telephoto lens
- 12MP front camera
The phone will likely focus heavily on AI photography features, which have become a major highlight of Pixel smartphones.
Battery and Charging
Reports indicate the device could pack a large battery between 4,650mAh and 6,000mAh, along with faster charging compared to the previous model.
This upgrade is expected to address battery concerns commonly associated with foldable smartphones.
