Google’s own Amazon storefront gave away the Pixel 11 before Google could. Screenshots making the rounds this month show the phone in a new Pistachio green and a frosty white finish. The same now deleted listing priced the base model at $899, a jump that comes from killing off the cheapest storage tier entirely.
The colors were meant to be Google’s story this month. A $100 price increase and a RAM cut buried in the same listing were not, and both complicate the pitch for what was supposed to be Google’s most colorful Pixel yet.
Google’s Own Amazon Listing Outs the Pixel 11 Before Its Debut
The leak surfaced through listings tied to Google’s own storefront account on Amazon, shipped and sold directly by the retailer rather than a third party seller. The listings named four devices: the base Pixel 11, the Pixel 11 Pro, the Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
Google pulled the listings within hours, but not before screenshots spread across Pixel fan sites and forums. Google has confirmed the lineup will debut at its Made by Google event on August 12 in New York City.
Pistachio and Frost Lead a Four Color Lineup
The base Pixel 11 appears in four finishes, according to the leaked listings:
- Frost – a crisp, pale white with a cool blue undertone
- Pistachio – a soft, earthy green that leans pastel rather than bold
- Hibiscus – a bright pink pulled from the flower it is named for
- Obsidian – the standard deep black Google offers every year
Pistachio is drawing the most attention, since Google has leaned toward muted grays and blacks on its base phones in recent years. Leaked listings point to a separate palette for the Pro and Pro XL models, including a pale pink called Dune, a grayish lavender called Sterling, a muted green called Pine, and a soft blue called Light Fog. Outlets have published conflicting pairings between those retail names and Google’s internal codenames, a sign the lineup was still being finalized when the listings leaked.
The foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold appears in just two finishes, a black Obsidian and a green Olive, based on a post from a leak tracker showing Pixel 11 Pro Fold colors and storage tiers that mirrors the Amazon listings.
The Price Climbs as the Entry Tier Disappears
Google appears to be dropping the 128GB storage tier that anchored the cheapest Pixel 10 at $799. That leaves 256GB as the new floor, priced at $899, the same figure a 256GB Pixel 10 already carried last year, minus the cheaper option that used to sit beneath it.
The practical effect is a $100 jump to get in the door, roughly a 12.5 percent increase over last year’s real entry price. Here is how the leaked lineup breaks down across all four devices.
| Model | Starting Price | Top Price | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 11 | $899 (256GB) | $1,019 (512GB) | 12GB across both tiers |
| Pixel 11 Pro | $1,099 (256GB) | $1,449 (1TB) | 12GB at 256GB, 16GB above |
| Pixel 11 Pro XL | $1,299 (256GB) | $1,649 (1TB) | 12GB at 256GB, 16GB above |
| Pixel 11 Pro Fold | $1,899 (256GB) | $2,249 (1TB) | 12GB at 256GB, 16GB above |
Every figure above comes from the deleted Amazon listings and has not been confirmed by Google.
Why Is the Pixel 11 Pro Shipping With Less RAM
Google has offered a flat 16GB of RAM across every Pro model since the Pixel 9 Pro, but the leaked Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL listings break that pattern by dropping the cheapest 256GB configuration to 12GB, a change tied to a memory chip shortage squeezing the wider smartphone industry this year. Only the 512GB and 1TB tiers keep the full 16GB.
The likely driver is the same memory squeeze hitting phones and PCs across the industry, as component makers redirect chip capacity toward AI data centers instead. A similar 12GB and 16GB split shows up on some leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold listings too, though the exact tier breakdown there is less consistent across reports.
It seems likely that the Pixel 11 won’t be winning awards for best value on launch.
Android Police, a technology outlet that tracks Google’s hardware closely, published that assessment shortly after the pricing leaked, tying it directly to the ongoing RAM shortage.
Tensor G6 Trades One Chip Problem for Another
The Tensor G6 chip inside the Pixel 11 line is built on TSMC’s 2 nanometer process, Google’s first chip at that node and its second straight year away from Samsung Foundry after Tensor G5 moved to a 3 nanometer TSMC process last year.
Leaked configurations describe a seven core layout: one Arm C1 Ultra core running at 4.11GHz, four C1 Pro cores at 3.38GHz, and two more C1 Pro cores at 2.65GHz, one fewer core than the Tensor G5 carried. The chip also drops the Samsung Exynos modem Google has used for years in favor of a MediaTek M90, alongside an upgraded Titan M3 security chip.
The graphics side looks less exciting. Leaks point to a PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 GPU that traces back to an older design, raising doubts about any real jump in gaming or graphics performance this generation.
Google appears set to carry the same chip down to the Pixel 11a’s own Tensor G6 debut, a break from the Pixel 10a’s decision to reuse older silicon.
Pixel Glow Lights Up, the Fold’s Battery Shrinks
Google has already confirmed one piece of this puzzle itself. Its own teaser video confirms a circular RGB light built into the camera bar, the long rumored Pixel Glow feature that cycles through colors next to the flash. The same teaser shows what appears to be the Pixel 11 Pro in a glossy gold finish, a shade Google has not offered on its main phones in years and one that does not match any of the four pastel colors from the Amazon leak.
Pixel Glow replaces the skin temperature sensor Google added on the Pixel 9 Pro and works something like the Glyph lighting on Nothing’s phones, though Google is pitching it as a notification light tied to Gemini, its AI assistant. Ivy Ross, Google’s chief design officer for consumer devices, has said the Pixel 10’s overall design language continues into the Pixel 11 generation, so Pixel Glow is doing most of the visual work this cycle.
Battery figures in the leaked listings tell a mixed story. The base Pixel 11 carries a listed 4,985mAh cell and the Pixel 11 Pro XL climbs to 5,115mAh, both solid gains. The Pixel 11 Pro is smaller at 4,850mAh, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold drops to 4,750mAh, down from about 5,000mAh in last year’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
What we know:
- Google has confirmed the Pixel 11 name, the Pixel Glow light, and an August 12 event in New York through its own teaser.
- The Amazon listings came from Google’s own storefront account and lined up with separate leaks stretching back to May.
What’s unconfirmed:
- Final pricing, RAM allocation and battery capacities, since Google has not verified any specific leaked figure.
- Whether the four pastel colors from the Amazon leak match what actually ships, since Google’s own teaser so far shows only a gold finish.
The Countdown to Made by Google on August 12
Google will open preorders on August 12 itself, the same day as the keynote. Its own promo page tells US shoppers to register an email through the Google Store before August 7 to receive a discount code, which arrives by email and can be redeemed through August 27.
The reveal also lands next to Apple. Forbes described the leaked pricing as one that “flips Google’s usual advantage over Apple” heading into the iPhone 17 season.
Google’s roadmap already stretches past August. A separate leak points to an 8GB RAM version of the same Tensor G6 chip landing in the midrange Pixel 11a next spring, suggesting Google plans to spread the memory squeeze across its entire phone lineup rather than just the flagship.
Google will settle all of it, colors included, when the lights come up in New York on August 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much more does the Pixel 11 cost than the Pixel 10?
The Pixel 10 launched at $799 for its 128GB base model last year, while the leaked Pixel 11 pricing starts at $899 for 256GB after Google dropped the cheaper tier entirely, a $100 jump to reach the new entry point.
What time is the Made by Google event on August 12?
Google’s calendar invite for the keynote lists a 6 PM Eastern, 3 PM Pacific start time, with the event streaming live from New York City alongside the Pixel 11 unveiling.
Are the Amazon leaks confirmed by Google?
No. Google removed the listings soon after they appeared and has only confirmed the Pixel 11 name, the Pixel Glow feature, and the August 12 date on its own. One leaked listing even referenced Android 16 as the operating system, a detail that looks outdated since Android 17 is already shipping, which has made some outlets cautious about trusting every figure in the leak.
When will Google officially confirm the Pixel 11 specs?
Google will detail the full lineup at its Made by Google keynote on August 12 in New York City. The Pixel 10 followed a similar pattern last year, leaking heavily through renders and retailer listings before its own official unveiling on August 20.
Is the RAM cut permanent across all Pixel 11 Pro configurations?
Only on the cheapest storage tier. Leaked listings show both the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL keeping a full 16GB of RAM on their 512GB and 1TB versions, so the cut only affects buyers who pick the entry level 256GB model.
