New Pixel 11s are out. Google only raised the price by a thousand this year, but didn't release the foldable to us

Made by Google this year took place in New York and showed exactly what was expected — with only a few details that previous speculations missed. The new generation consists of Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL, all with the same Google Tensor G6 processor, Titan M3 security chip, and Android 17 system. On paper, a certainty, practically a generation where it pays to read the footnotes. And especially the price list, because that surprised more than the hardware this year.

Three phones for the Czech Republic, the fourth remained outside

Globally, the series has four members, as the classic trio also includes the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold with an eight-inch internal display. However, the foldable is not in the Czech price list or in the localized specification sheet. Not once. This is the third generation in a row that Google has bypassed the Czech Republic with its foldable phone — and this year it looks just as clear as the year before last.

The remaining trio is fully confirmed. The Pixel 11 measures 152.8 × 72.0 × 8.6 millimeters and weighs 197 grams, the Pixel 11 Pro is slightly smaller and heavier (152.7 × 71.9 × 8.4 mm, 204 g), and the Pixel 11 Pro XL grew to 162.7 × 76.5 × 8.5 millimeters and 226 grams. All have IP68 protection, an aluminum frame, and a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back — polished for the base model, silky matte for the Pro. Colors for the Czech Republic: Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, and Obsidian for the eleven, Canyon, Olive, Fog, and Obsidian for both Pro models.

Czech prices start lower than expected

Let’s start with what interests most people. The Pixel 11 with 256 GB costs 24,490 CZK, the Pixel 11 Pro 29,490 CZK, and the Pixel 11 Pro XL 33,990 CZK. The complete price list looks like this:

Model	Storage	Price
Google Pixel 11	256 GB	24,490 CZK
Google Pixel 11	512 GB	27,490 CZK
Google Pixel 11 Pro	256 GB	29,490 CZK
Google Pixel 11 Pro	512 GB	32,490 CZK
Google Pixel 11 Pro	1 TB	38,990 CZK
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL	256 GB	33,990 CZK
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL	512 GB	37,490 CZK
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL	1 TB	43,990 CZK

Conversions from leaked European prices aimed a bit higher — estimates for the base model were around 25,500 CZK, and for the Pro around 30,500 CZK. Google therefore did not reflect the exchange rate in its margin and sells slightly cheaper in the Czech Republic than the 999 euro price tag would suggest.

The year-on-year comparison is cleanest for the largest model, as last year’s Pixel 10 Pro XL started at 32,990 CZK for 256 GB. The new model is therefore 1,000 CZK more expensive, consistently across all three capacities — the 512GB version rose from 36,490 to 37,490 CZK, the terabyte from 42,990 to 43,990 CZK. Given how drastically memory chips have increased in price this year and what competitors charge for them, a thousand CZK is a surprisingly mild tax.

For lower-end models, the comparison is trickier, as the 128GB variant has disappeared from all Pixels. Last year’s Pixel 10 started at 22,990 CZK, but with 128 GB. The new Pixel 11 asks for 1,500 CZK more and offers double the storage. Those who need 256 GB will be better off than last year. Those who were content with 128 GB for years will simply pay for memory they won’t use. Either way, the entry ticket to the world of Pixels has become more expensive.

Tensor G6 promises higher performance

Google speaks of up to 20% better energy efficiency, 25% faster web browsing, and 15% quicker app loading with the new Tensor compared to Tensor G5. More interesting is the TPU unit, which is said to be 50% more powerful — and here the result is genuinely visible. This is what powers the Instant Night Vision feature, allowing Pro models to capture night photos up to 4.5× faster.

The same note applies to all numbers: they come from Google’s internal testing on pre-production units and are compared exclusively with its own chip from last year. Therefore, they say nothing about how Tensor G6 stands against Snapdragon or Dimensity. Additionally, a vapor chamber has been added to the Pro and Pro XL — an indirect admission that temperature was an issue in previous generations.

Base Pixel 11 did not lose the telephoto lens

This is the most interesting line in the entire table. A series of leaks in recent months claimed that the base model would revert to a dual camera setup and lose optical zoom. Official specifications state the opposite: the Pixel 11 has three rear cameras, including a 10.8Mpx telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, f/3.1 aperture, a 1/3.2″ sensor, and optical stabilization.

The main sensor remained 48Mpx but grew from 1/2″ to 1/1.56″, which Google translates to 56% higher light sensitivity. Aperture f/1.70, field of view 85°, macro focus. The ultrawide camera is still 13Mpx with a 1/3.1″ sensor and f/2.2 aperture — unchanged, and it shows, as this is where base Pixels have consistently lagged. Digital superzoom increased from 20× to 30×. The selfie camera has 10.5 Mpx with autofocus, video can be recorded in 4K at 24, 30, and 60 frames per second, 8K remains the exclusive domain of Pro models.

Pro models: larger telephoto and zoom, which is a marketing discipline

Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL share an identical camera setup. The main 50Mpx Octa PD sensor with f/1.68 aperture and 1/1.3″ size, alongside a 48Mpx ultrawide with f/1.7, 123° field of view, autofocus, and macro focus, and finally a 48Mpx telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, f/2.8, and OIS. The telephoto is the biggest hardware change of the generation: the sensor grew from 1/2.55″ to 1/1.95″, which according to Google means 32% more captured light. This is the type of improvement that will be more evident in photos than any number before a multiplication sign.

And there are plenty of those numbers this year. Pro zoom has moved from 100× to 120×, with optical quality declared at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5×, and 10×. Google itself adds a note to the 120× zoom that results may vary — a diplomatic way of saying that beyond 10×, it’s more algorithm than optics taking the photo. The selfie camera remained at 42 Mpx with a 103° field of view, and video can handle 8K at 24 and 30 fps thanks to cloud-based Video Boost.

Among the software novelties, Magic Moment is worth mentioning, which records both photos and video simultaneously with a single tap and automatically crops them, as well as Photographic Styles for custom color grading across images and Photo Coach advising on composition. You don’t need any of this, but sometimes some of it comes in handy — and that’s actually an accurate description of most AI features in 2026 phones.

HiLight is a notification LED you have to pay extra for

The rumored light on the back has arrived and is called HiLight. When the phone is lying face down, it subtly lights up for an incoming call from a favorite contact — you assign the color yourself, and it works in both the Phone app and WhatsApp. The second use is pulsing during a conversation with Gemini, so you know when the assistant is listening and when it’s responding.

What’s particularly noteworthy is who the feature is for: HiLight is exclusive to Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL. Not the base model. Google has thus brought back the notification LED, which Android phones commonly had ten years ago and then collectively abandoned, as a premium feature for the higher-end class.

Batteries shrunk year-on-year, yet endurance is expected to increase

Capacities are as follows: Pixel 11 has 4,985 mAh, Pixel 11 Pro 4,850 mAh, and Pixel 11 Pro XL 5,115 mAh. The base model therefore has a larger battery than the more expensive Pro.

The declared endurance for the entire series increased from last year’s 24+ hours to 30+ hours. This is attributed to the more efficient Tensor G6 and adaptive battery management, which throttles rarely opened applications.

Charging remains modest. The Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro reach 55% in approximately 30 minutes with a 30W USB-C PPS charger, while the Pro XL reaches 75% with a 45W adapter. The charger is naturally not included in the package; you’ll find the phone, a one-meter USB-C cable, and a SIM ejector tool. The real advancement is wireless charging: all three models feature built-in Pixelsnap magnets with Qi2.2 certification and up to 25W power, whereas last year’s Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro had to settle for 15W.

Displays and features: the difference between Pro and non-Pro is sharp this year

The base Pixel 11 received a 6.3″ Actua panel with a resolution of 1080 × 2424 pixels, 422 ppi density, a 60–120 Hz refresh rate, and brightness up to 2,000 nits in HDR, or 3,000 nits peak. The Pixel 11 Pro has a Super Actua LTPO panel of the same diagonal with 1280 × 2856 pixels (495 ppi), a range of 1–120 Hz, and brightness of 2,400 nits in HDR and 3,600 nits peak. The Pro XL offers 6.8″ and 1344 × 2992 pixels at 486 ppi. Victus 2 glass covers all three, with a scratch-resistant layer on Pro models that is said to be more than twice as durable as on the Pixel 10 Pro.

However, the crucial aspect is the features, which are not loudly discussed in press materials. The Pixel 11 has Wi-Fi 6E, both Pro versions have Wi-Fi 7. Additionally, the base model lacks both the UWB ultrawideband chip and Thread technology support — among other things, this means that precise tracking of the new Pixel Tag locator will not work on the eleven. All models have Bluetooth 6 and dual GNSS. Memory: 256 GB with 12 GB RAM as standard across the range, faster Zoned UFS is used for 512GB and 1TB variants, and Pro models get 16 GB RAM. You cannot buy a terabyte version of the base Pixel 11 at all.

What you won’t get in the Czech Republic

From the Czech table, both car crash detection and Instant Translation have disappeared, which Google otherwise presents as standard for the series. The new feature for converting sign language to text in Gboard requires setting the keyboard to English, so it won’t help deaf Czechs at all for now.

Good news on the other hand: SOS via satellite is on the list of supported countries, including the Czech Republic, and is free for the first two years from device activation. Also standard are a two-year warranty, a combination of nano SIM plus eSIM, and seven years of system, security, and new feature updates. Additionally, Google includes six months of Google AI Pro subscription for free with both Pro models — Google itself values it at 3,299.94 CZK, and after it expires, it automatically renews for 549.99 CZK per month, so make sure to cancel it. The offer is valid until October 31, 2027.

Is it worth it?

The Pixel 11 is a typical evolution: a better main sensor, a noticeably larger telephoto lens on Pro models, faster wireless charging, and a chip whose benefits you’ll notice more in battery life than in benchmarks. Owners of last year’s ten have no reason to rush to the store. However, anyone holding a Pixel 8 or older will get a phone with seven years of support and a camera that still performs above average in its class for 24,490 CZK.

It’s commendable that Google raised prices more moderately this year than expected — and this in a year when the memory crisis is affecting the price lists of virtually all manufacturers.

In addition to the phones, the event also showcased the Pixel Watch 5 in 41 and 45 millimeter sizes with the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip and Wear OS 7 system, and the new Pixel Tag locator with a replaceable CR2032 battery and precise UWB tracking. We will cover both of these separately.

Is 24,490 CZK for the base Pixel 11 an acceptable price for you, or were you expecting more bang for your buck?

Source: Google (press materials and price list for the Czech Republic)