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Pixel 11 Pro XL
Google's larger 2026 Pro phone pairs a 6.8-inch 120 Hz display and 5,115 mAh battery with 5x telephoto and seven years of updates.
Released · First official release in any country
Global release: Released internationally; available in confirmed markets.
Google confirms retail availability beginning August 20, 2026, with the same date confirmed in its India and Australia announcements. This does not mean availability in every country. Google Keyword: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL announcement Checked .
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G6
- Display diagonal
- 6.8 in
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Battery capacity
- 5,115 mAh
- Options
- Models
- 2 model numbers across 2 regions See all
- Colors
- Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian
Is the Pixel 11 Pro XL right for you?
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is the large-screen version of Google's 2026 Pro phone. It keeps the same Tensor G6 processor, triple rear cameras, storage choices, colors, and seven-year update commitment as the Pixel 11 Pro, but expands the display from 6.3 to 6.8 inches and the typical battery from 4,850 to 5,115 mAh.
The trade-off is physical rather than photographic. The XL is 10 mm taller, 4.6 mm wider, and 22 g heavier than the Pixel 11 Pro. Both use a 1–120 Hz LTPO OLED and the same 50 MP wide, 48 MP ultrawide, and 48 MP 5x telephoto cameras, so choosing the XL does not unlock an additional lens or a higher storage ceiling.
Charging is the other measurable distinction. Google quotes up to 75% in about 30 minutes for the XL with a 45W or higher USB-C PPS charger, against 55% for the smaller Pro with a 30W or higher charger. Those percentages are manufacturer conditions, not a full-charge time or a maximum input rating.
A good fit if
- You want the largest conventional Pixel screen without moving to a foldable.
- A 5,115 mAh battery matters more than keeping the phone narrow and light.
- You want the Pixel 11 Pro camera system with Google's faster quoted 30-minute charge figure.
- You plan to keep the phone for much of Google's seven-year update window.
Look elsewhere if
- You prioritize one-handed reach and lower weight: the Pixel 11 Pro keeps the same cameras and processor in a smaller body.
- You want a lower price: the Pixel 11 launched at $899, $400 less than the XL, with a 6.3-inch screen and a 5x telephoto.
- You want a dedicated 3x telephoto in addition to a 5x lens: compare the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
- A published maximum wired charging wattage matters to you; Google states only a charger requirement and 30-minute percentage.
Which configuration to choose
The 256 GB model has 12 GB of RAM. Both 512 GB and 1 TB models move to 16 GB of RAM and Zoned UFS storage, so 512 GB is the configuration that changes more than capacity alone. The 1 TB model adds storage but no further memory increase. Google lists all three capacities for both US model GBC0H and rest-of-world model G4HCD; choose the regional model sold by an authorized local channel because the US version uses dual eSIM and adds mmWave 5G, while the rest-of-world version uses a nano-SIM plus eSIM and sub-6 GHz 5G.
Full specifications
Covers every recorded configuration.
Design
- Width
- 76.5 mm
- Height
- 162.7 mm
- Depth
- 8.5 mm
- Weight
- 226 g
Display
- Panel type
- LTPO OLED (Super Actua)
- Resolution width
- 1,344 px
- Resolution height
- 2,992 px
- Display diagonal
- 6.8 in
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Cameras
- Main camera resolution
- 50 MP
- Front camera resolution
- 42 MP
- Camera configuration / limitations
- 50 MP wide, 48 MP ultrawide with Macro Focus, and 48 MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom. Video up to 8K.
Battery
- Maximum wired charging
- Not confirmed
- Charging conditions
- Google quotes up to 75% in about 30 minutes with a 45W or higher USB-C PPS charger, sold separately, without stating a maximum wired input. Pixelsnap (Qi2.2) wireless charging up to 25W.
- Battery capacity
- 5,115 mAh
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 6
- NFC
- Supported
- Connectivity
- 5G (mmWave and sub-6 GHz on the US model; sub-6 GHz on the rest-of-world model); dual eSIM in the US; nano-SIM and eSIM elsewhere
Software
- Security support end date
- Not confirmed
- Operating system
- Android 17
- Update commitment
- 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates, counted from first availability on the US Google Store.
Performance
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G6
Durability
- Water resistance
- IP68
Configuration
- Memory
- 12 GB / 16 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB to 1 TB
Configurations & colors
- Canyon
- Olive
- Fog
- ObsidianMatte finish
Match the regional model numbers to the confirmed markets below. These countries are verified by official sources; configurations and local stock can differ.
| Region and model | Configuration | Confirmed markets | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (mmWave and sub-6 GHz 5G; dual eSIM)GBC0H | 12 GB / 256 GB16 GB / 512 GB16 GB / 1 TB | United States | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian |
| Rest of world, including Japan (sub-6 GHz 5G; nano-SIM and eSIM)G4HCD | 12 GB / 256 GB16 GB / 512 GB16 GB / 1 TB | United Kingdom, Spain, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian |
Software
Software support: 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates, counted from first availability on the US Google Store.
Source-backed strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Seven years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates, per Google.
- The 6.8-inch model has a 5,115 mAh battery and Google's quoted 75% charge in about 30 minutes.
- All three storage capacities are paired with the same 50 MP, 48 MP, and 48 MP rear camera system.
Limitations
- At 226 g and 76.5 mm wide, it is 22 g heavier and 4.6 mm wider than the Pixel 11 Pro.
- The 256 GB configuration has 12 GB of RAM; 16 GB starts with the 512 GB model.
- Google publishes a 30-minute charging result but not the phone's maximum wired input wattage.
Pricing
$1,299 · United States · launch price · Checked 2026-09-25 · Source
Sources & verification
- support.google.com · checked Google Pixel Help: Pixel 11 Pro XL hardware tech specs and model families
- store.google.com · checked Google Store US: Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL technical specifications
- blog.google · checked Google Keyword: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL announcement
- support.google.com · checked Google Pixel Help: Pixel software update policy
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