Google's upcoming XL Pixel could be lighter and more expensive, potentially featuring less RAM at launch.

Google's upcoming XL Pixel could be lighter and more expensive, potentially featuring less RAM at launch.

      Google has announced that its next Made by Google event will take place on August 12, where it will introduce the highly anticipated Pixel 11 series. Ahead of the official launch, a significant leak has revealed specifications and pricing information for all four Pixel 11 devices. We have previously discussed what the leak indicates for the base Pixel 11, the Pixel 11 Pro, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Here are the details regarding the larger Pro model in Google's 2026 smartphone lineup.

      Modifications in RAM configuration, increased screen brightness

      The Pixel 11 Pro XL is expected to retain the 6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED display found in the Pixel 10 Pro XL, keeping the 2,992 x 1,344 pixel resolution and 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate the same. However, according to Android Headlines, Google plans to enhance its peak brightness by 300 nits, raising it from 3,300 nits in the current model to 3,600 nits in the Pixel 11 Pro XL. The display is also expected to feature Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for protection.

      Inside the device, it will be equipped with Google's new Tensor G6 chip, similar to the other models in the lineup, and will come with Android 17 pre-installed. However, Google is said to be reducing the RAM to 12GB for the base storage option, a decrease from the 16GB RAM available in all configurations of the Pixel 10 Pro XL. The storage options appear to remain unchanged, offering 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, consistent with the previous model.

      A familiar camera configuration and a slightly smaller battery

      In terms of the camera, the leak suggests that the Pixel 11 Pro XL will feature the same triple-camera setup as the smaller Pixel 11 Pro. This includes a 50MP main sensor, a 48MP ultrawide sensor with macro capabilities, and a 48MP periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. Likewise, the Pixel 11 Pro XL is expected to provide 120x digital zoom, an increase from the 100x zoom found in the Pixel 10 Pro lineup. The front-facing camera is likely to maintain its 42MP sensor.

      Like its smaller counterpart, the battery capacity for the Pixel 11 Pro XL is rumored to decrease slightly from 5,200mAh to 5,115mAh. The weight and dimensions are also expected to change, with the device weighing 226g, down from 232g for the Pixel 10 Pro XL, and measuring 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5mm, in comparison to the predecessor's 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5mm. Google is anticipated to keep wired charging at 45W, though the report does not specify the wireless charging speed, mentioning only Qi2 support. The IP68 dust and water resistance rating is likely to remain the same.

      If the leak turns out to be accurate, the pricing for the Pixel 11 Pro XL is expected to be $1,299 in the US, which is a $100 increase from the $1,199 launch price of the Pixel 10 Pro XL. The leak also mentions four potential color options: Dune, Light Fog, Midnight Haze, and Pine, although it notes that these names are not yet finalized.

      Approach these details with caution, as none of this information comes directly from Google. However, between this model and the standard Pixel 11 Pro, a clear pattern emerges. Google seems to be implementing only gradual year-over-year enhancements this time, which may make it challenging to justify the higher starting price.

Google's upcoming XL Pixel could be lighter and more expensive, potentially featuring less RAM at launch.

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Google's upcoming XL Pixel could be lighter and more expensive, potentially featuring less RAM at launch.

A recent leak purportedly discloses the full specifications and pricing of the Pixel 11 Pro XL prior to Google's unveiling on August 12.