Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11 Lineup, Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag, Everything Announced

Google unveiled four new Pixel 11 phones, a redesigned Pixel Watch 5, its first AirTag rival, and a wave of Gemini-powered features, all up for pre-order now, with most of it shipping August 20

Google had already leaked most of the details before Made by Google 2026 even started, but the event still made things official: four Pixel 11 phones, the Pixel Watch 5, a brand-new tracker called Pixel Tag, refreshed Pixel Buds Pro 2, and a batch of Gemini software features across the lineup.

Everything announced today opens for pre-order immediately and lands in stores on August 20, 2026, with one exception. Prices also climbed across nearly every product compared to last year.

Made by Google 2026 at a Glance

Pixel 11 Gets the New Tensor G6 Chip

Start with the phone most people will actually buy. The base Pixel 11 opens at $899 in Frost, Obsidian, Pistachio and Hibiscus. The overall shape hasn’t changed much, but the bezels are noticeably slimmer this time, and the horizontal camera bar on the back is roughly 40% thinner than before.

Even the standard Pixel 11 runs Google’s new Tensor G6, built on a 2nm process, with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. Google says the chip delivers up to 25% faster browsing, 15% faster app loading, and a 50% speed bump for the on-device TPU that handles AI tasks.

The camera gets a real upgrade too: a new 48MP primary sensor, physically larger than last year’s (1/1.56″ versus 1/2″), pulling in 56% more light. The telephoto and ultrawide cameras carry over unchanged, though Google stretched the maximum zoom out to 30x. Battery capacity sits at 4,985 mAh, rated for “30+” hours of use. A 30W USB-C PPS charger gets the phone to 55% in about 30 minutes, and it now supports 25W Pixelsnap wireless charging, a first for a non-Pro Pixel.

Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL Add New Camera Sensors and HiLight

The Pro line keeps its familiar two-size setup, 6.3-inch and 6.8-inch, with a new all-matte Obsidian finish joining the returning Canyon, Fog and Olive colors.

Both sizes use a Super Actua panel that now peaks at 3,600 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which Google says is twice as scratch-resistant as the glass on last year’s Pixel 10 Pro.

The bigger change is HiLight, a new RGB LED ring built around the flash module. It lights up during Gemini interactions and for incoming calls from specific contacts. Both Pro models run the same Tensor G6 chip as the base Pixel 11, with 12GB of RAM on the 256GB configuration and 16GB on the 512GB and 1TB models.

On the camera side, the Pixel 11 Pro picks up a new 50MP (f/1.68) primary sensor at 1.1/3″, along with an upgraded 48MP (f/2.8) 5x telephoto camera with a larger 1/1.95″ sensor. The telephoto takes in 30% more light, handles portrait mode at 5x zoom, and reaches as far as 120x zoom using cloud processing. Night Sight is up to 4.5 times faster, and the phones can now shoot 8K video at 30fps.

Battery capacity actually dropped this generation; the Pro sits at about 4,850 mAh and the Pro XL at 5,115 mAh. Charging speeds improved anyway: the Pro XL can add 15 hours of battery life from a 15-minute wired charge. Both models support 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging.

Pixel 11 Pro Fold Gets Thinner and Lighter

Google’s foldable got an incremental hardware refresh built around a new glass-fiber composite back panel and a redesigned gearless hinge. Despite the added reinforcement, the whole device comes in 10% lighter and a millimeter thinner than its predecessor, with tighter bezels and an IP68 rating, something Samsung’s Fold 8 Ultra still hasn’t matched.

HiLight carries over here too, giving Google’s book-shaped phone the same glowing notification ring as its slab-shaped siblings.

The 6.5-inch Super Actua cover screen now reaches 3,600 nits, while the 8-inch Super Actua Flex inner display adds HDR support and adaptive refresh, both brighter than what last year’s Fold offered. Performance is the same story as the rest of the lineup: Tensor G6 with up to 16GB of RAM, depending on storage tier.

Despite the Pro badge, this year’s Fold borrows its 48MP primary camera from the standard Pixel 11 rather than the Pro, while reusing the Fold’s existing ultrawide and telephoto lenses. Its 4,806 mAh battery is rated for up to 24 hours, supports 30W wired charging (50% in roughly 30 minutes), and now reaches 25W wireless charging over Qi2.2.

Every Pixel 11 Ships With Gemini Intelligence

All four Pixel 11 phones run Android 17 with Gemini built deeper into the OS than before. Features Google previewed earlier in the year, Rambler and Gboard’s sign-to-text, are now live for users. Gemini Intelligence on the Pixel 11 series can chain tasks across more than 40 apps in a single request.

On the camera side, a new Magic Capture feature analyzes around 400 frames to produce one well-timed 12-megapixel photo alongside a video clip, auto-cropping and unblurring along the way. Camera Looks adds nine stylized presets for anyone tired of the standard Pixel photo aesthetic.

Google’s Creator Suite now includes a scrolling teleprompter, framing gridlines, and a Storyboard tool for trimming clips. Circle to Search now works directly from the camera viewfinder, and Live Translate can dub real-world video and audio into another language in real time.

Pixel Watch 5 Adds Insulin Resistance Trends and On-Device Gemini

The Pixel Watch 5 keeps the same design, the same 41mm and 45mm case sizes, the same 3,000-nit display, and the same roughly 40-hour battery life as its predecessor. Pricing starts at $399 for the 41mm Wi-Fi model, and there’s a Stephen Curry Special Edition priced at $579.

The real changes are internal. RAM and storage jump to 3GB and 64GB, enough for the watch to run Gemini Intelligence on-device for the first time on any Pixel Watch. It also gains dual-frequency GPS for more accurate tracking in cities and on trails, plus a new workout builder that lets users assemble custom strength or HIIT routines or have Google’s Health Coach build one for them.

On the health side, a September software update will add Blood Pressure Trends, Insulin Resistance Trends, and Sleep Breathing Quality to Health Guardian, along with Breathing Emergency Detection.

Pixel Tag Is Google’s Answer to Apple’s AirTag

Google finally has a direct AirTag competitor, and it’s called, no surprises here, the Pixel Tag. It costs $29 for one or $99 for a four-pack.

Rather than copying the round puck shape, Pixel Tag is a slim, pill-shaped tracker just 5.4mm thick. It connects to Google’s Find Hub network, which spans more than a billion Android devices, and runs on a replaceable CR2032 battery rated to last over a year.

It also supports Bluetooth Channel Sounding, new to the Watch 5 and limited to Android 16 devices with Bluetooth v6.0, alongside Ultra Wideband, combining for precise, directional tracking within 50 meters. Unlike everything else Google announced today, Pixel Tag doesn’t actually ship until November 11.

Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Other Updates

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 picked up a fifth color today: a muted Olive shade that matches the new Olive Pixel 11 Pro. A software update arriving in September adds Dynamic ANC, Gemini-based audio controls, and a Pixel Watch sleep-sync feature.

Google also refreshed its Pixelsnap charging accessories, adding a new transparent case option and additional colors for the Ring Stand.