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Google Pixel 11 Leak Details: Bigger Storage, Mixed Battery Changes and UK Pricing
7/29/2026, 11:41:59 AM
Core Event – Upcoming Launch and Spec Leak
A leak posted on Bluesky by Roland Quandt, a writer for the German tech site WinFuture, provides the first concrete details on Google’s Pixel 11 lineup. The information, which appears to come from a retailer source, covers storage capacity, battery size and United Kingdom pricing. Google is scheduled to unveil the Pixel 11 series on August 12.
Background & Context – Storage Criticism Drives Change
Since the original Pixel debuted in 2016, reviewers and buyers have repeatedly criticized the series’ 128 GB base storage, noting that pre-installed apps can occupy up to 30 GB and that modern media consumption quickly exhausts the remaining space. The leak indicates that Google will address this long-standing complaint by making 256 GB the minimum storage option across the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL models.
Data & Statistics – Specs, Batteries and Prices
- Base storage: 256 GB for all three models, a jump from the 128 GB baseline of the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro (Pixel 10 Pro XL already offered 256 GB).
- Battery capacities (as reported by Quandt):
- Pixel 11 – 4,985 mAh
- Pixel 11 Pro – 4,850 mAh (slightly smaller than the Pixel 10 Pro’s 4,870 mAh)
- Pixel 11 Pro XL – 5,115 mAh (larger than its predecessor).
- UK pricing (per the leak):
- Pixel 11 – £879 (? $1,169), marginally lower than the £899 (? $1,195) Pixel 10 with the same storage.
- Pixel 11 Pro – £1,079 (? $1,434), a modest reduction from the Pixel 10 Pro’s £1,099 (? $1,461).
- Pixel 11 Pro XL – £1,279 (? $1,700), an increase over the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s £1,199 (? $1,594).
- US pricing outlook: A Google vice-president of devices confirmed earlier in the month that U.S. consumers can expect higher prices, though exact figures were not disclosed.
Official Statements & Responses – Google’s Position
When approached for comment, a Google spokesperson did not immediately respond. The vice-president of devices, however, acknowledged that U.S. pricing will rise for the new lineup, aligning with the leak’s suggestion of higher costs for American buyers. No official comment was provided regarding the battery specifications or UK price differences.
Why It Matters – Trade-Offs for Consumers
The shift to a 256 GB base storage model eliminates the low-cost 128 GB option, meaning all buyers must pay a premium for the larger capacity. In the UK, the Pixel 11’s price is slightly lower than the previous generation’s £899 model, potentially softening the impact of the storage upgrade. In contrast, U.S. shoppers face higher prices while gaining the same storage boost, a point highlighted by the devices vice-president. Battery changes are mixed: the standard Pixel 11 and Pro XL gain larger cells, whereas the Pro model sees a modest reduction, suggesting a focus on other hardware or software optimizations. Collectively, these adjustments indicate Google’s effort to balance consumer demand for storage with pricing strategies that vary by market ahead of the August 12 launch.
