Google Pixel 11 Series Lands From $1,499 With Tensor G6 and Instant Night Sight
Four new Pixels, a new chip, upgraded cameras and a notification light called HiLight. Here's what Google's 2026 phones offer Australians.
Google's pitch for the Pixel 11 series is that your phone should do more of the work, so you can spend less time tapping. Announced at Made by Google in New York in August, the four-phone line-up is now on shelves in Australia, powered by a new chip and a heavier dose of Gemini.
Four phones to choose from
The range covers the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. All of them run the new Google Tensor G6, Google's fastest chip to date, which also runs the latest on-device Gemini Nano model. Every model now starts at 256GB of storage, so there is no longer a cheaper 128GB entry point.
Camera upgrades
The Pro and Pro XL get upgraded 50MP main and 48MP 5x telephoto cameras, alongside a 48MP ultra-wide and a 42MP selfie camera. Google says Night Sight photos are now captured instantly, without the few seconds of holding still that older Pixels needed. A new Magic Capture feature arrives across the range as part of a broader set of camera tools.
HiLight
The most visible design change is HiLight, a small glowing orb in the camera bar of the Pro and Pro Fold models. It works as a notification light, and you can assign colours to contacts so you know who is calling at a glance, without turning the phone over. The Pro models also get brighter, more scratch resistant displays.
Price and availability in Australia
- Pixel 11: $1,499 (256GB), $1,699 (512GB)
- Pixel 11 Pro: $1,849 (256GB), $2,049 (512GB), $2,399 (1TB)
- Pixel 11 Pro XL: $2,099, $2,299, $2,649
- Pixel 11 Pro Fold: $2,799, $2,999, $3,349
- Availability: on sale now
The Pixel 11 and 11 Pro effectively match last year's 256GB prices, while the Pro XL and Pro Fold are $100 more. Google has also trimmed RAM on some models as the industry-wide memory shortage continues. Pixel remains a small player locally compared with Apple and Samsung, but its long software support and camera reputation keep it firmly on the shortlist for Android buyers.
Sources: Google Australia, WhistleOut, Information Age. Image courtesy of Google.
