Google Pixel 11 Pre Orders Now Live
Google Pixel 11 Pre-Orders
Google is set to announce its new flagship phone series, the Google Pixel 11, today at its Made by Google keynote in New York. However, pre-orders for the brand-new devices have already started. It’s unusual to be able to order your device hours before the launch event even starts – but that’s what’s happening today.
Google is happy for you to purchase Google Pixel 11 phones before they’ve even been announced on stage. You can head over to the Google Store now to get your order in. You may even have a discount code available already. According to 9to5Google, Google has emailed out discount codes ahead of the launch. Typically, these have a value of $150, although some users seem to have been offered as much as $250 – or as little as $100.
Google Pixel 11 Models
Google is announcing four new phones today: the base model Google Pixel 11, the Google Pixel 11 Pro, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold. A new Google Pixel Watch 5, a new colour option for its flagship Google Pixel Buds and a Google Pixel Tag tracker will also debut, although the Google Pixel Tag won’t be available to buy until November.
All Google Pixel 11 models run on the new Google Tensor G6 processor. Thanks to an upgraded CPU, Google promises 20% better power efficiency, 25% faster browsing and 15% faster app loading. All phones start at 256GB of storage, which may help to offset the price rise on the cheaper models.
Google Pixel 11 Features
Pro models are getting a brand-new feature: HiLight. It’s an indicator light set around the camera flash that glows to alert you when a favourite contact gets in touch or when you’re interacting with Gemini. The regular Google Pixel 11 is available in four colour options: an understated Obsidian, Pistachio, a bold Hibiscus and Frost.
The Google Pixel 11 Pro models come in a more muted palette: Canyon (the hero colour), Olive, Fog and an-all new matt Obsidian. The not-so-great news is that there are year-on-year price rises across the board – but if you’re planning on buying any new phone this year, you should expect that anyway thanks to the ongoing RAM shortage.
Prices for the Google Pixel 11 models are as follows: Google Pixel 11 (256GB) – £879/$899/€999, Google Pixel 11 Pro (256GB) – £1,079/$1,099/€1,199, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (256GB) – £1,279/$1,299/€1,399, Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold (256GB) – £1,799/$1,819/€1,999.
