Google launches Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL and 11 Pro Fold in India, Pixel Watch 5 tags along

Google has launched its new Pixel 11 series in India alongside the Pixel Watch 5. The new generation of Pixel phones brings brighter screens, Tensor G6 power, camera upgrades and bigger batteries, while the Watch 5 adds longer battery life and smarter health tracking.

In Short

• Pixel 11 series gets brighter displays, Tensor G6 chips and bigger batteries
• Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL feature 50-megapixel triple-camera setups
• Pixel Watch 5 arrives in two sizes, with a brighter 3,000-nits display

After months of anticipation, the next generation of Google Pixels have finally arrived. Google has expanded its Pixel lineup in India with the new Pixel 11 series, bringing the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold to the market alongside the Pixel Watch 5. So, what’s new this time around? The new Pixel phones bring brighter displays, Google’s latest Tensor G6 chip, bigger batteries and some notable camera upgrades, particularly on the Pro models.

And, as expected, AI is at the heart of the new Pixel experience, with Google bringing more Gemini-powered features across the range. The Pixel Watch 5 also gets some meaningful upgrades, including a new processor, longer battery life and a brighter display.

Google Pixel 11 series India prices

First things first, the price. The Google Pixel 11 in India is now available for pre-orders at a starting price of Rs 89,999. The Pixel 11 Pro starts at Rs 1,09,999 and the Pixel 11 Pro XL starts at Rs 1,24,999. Google is also offering launch benefits, including up to Rs 10,000 instant cashback, up to Rs 9,000 exchange bonus and up to 24 months of no-cost EMI on eligible purchases.

Now let’s take a closer look at what the new Pixel 11 series has to offer.

Google Pixel 11 specifications

Let’s start with the Pixel 11. For its vanilla Pixel, Google has kept things fairly familiar with a 6.3-inch Actua OLED display. It has a 1080 x 2424p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display can reach up to 2,000 nits in HDR mode and 3,000 nits at peak brightness. It is also fairly compact, measuring 152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm and weighing 197g.

This year, the standard Pixel gets a fresh set of colour options including Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus and Obsidian. For protection, the phone features a polished Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

But what about the power? Inside, the Pixel 11 gets Google’s Tensor G6 processor, paired with 12GB RAM and either 256GB or 512GB storage. The phone packs a 4,985mAh battery, with Google promising more than 30 hours of battery life.

And then we have the Pixel cameras, which you may be most interested in. This year, the Pixel 11 gets a 48-megapixel main camera with Macro Focus, a 13-megapixel ultrawide and a 10.8-megapixel 5x telephoto camera with optical image stabilisation. On the front, you get a 10.5-megapixel autofocus camera. On the connectivity front, you get 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, NFC, Google Cast and dual-band GNSS with NavIC support.

Google Pixel 11 Pro specifications

Now, for the Pro lovers, this year’s Pixel 11 Pro has arrived with a 6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED display, a 1280 x 2856p resolution and a smooth 1Hz-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It can reach up to 2,400 nits in HDR and 3,600 nits at peak brightness. The phone measures 152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4mm and weighs 204g.

This year’s Pro lineup also gets a colour refresh, with the Pixel 11 Pro available in Canyon, Olive, Fog and Obsidian. It comes with a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Under the hood, the Pixel 11 Pro is powered by Google’s Tensor G6 chip. You get 12GB RAM with the 256GB model, while the 512GB version bumps that up to 16GB. There’s a 4,850mAh battery underneath, which Google says can deliver more than 30 hours of battery life.

And then there are the cameras, where the Pixel 11 Pro really starts to separate itself from the standard Pixel 11. You get a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide with Macro Focus and a 48-megapixel 5x telephoto camera with optical image stabilisation. Selfies are handled by a 42-megapixel autofocus camera, while video recording goes up to 8K at 24/30fps. Connectivity is also a step up, with 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, NFC, UWB and NavIC support.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL specifications

And finally, the Pro with a bigger personality, aka the Pixel 11 Pro XL. It comes with a 6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED display with a 1344 x 2992p resolution and a smooth 1Hz-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Like the 11 Pro, it can reach up to 2,400 nits in HDR and 3,600 nits at peak brightness. It weighs 226g and measures 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5mm.

It comes in the same Canyon, Olive, Fog and Obsidian colours, with a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, a silky matte glass back and an aluminium frame. There is also IP68 protection for dust and water resistance.

Another big advantage of the Pro XL is the battery. The Pixel 11 Pro XL packs a 5,115mAh battery and supports up to 75 per cent wired charging in around 30 minutes using a 45W USB-C PPS charger. Like the Pro, it is powered by the Tensor G6, with 12GB RAM on the 256GB model and 16GB on the 512GB version.

As for the cameras, there isn’t much difference from the Pro. You get the same 50-megapixel main camera, 48-megapixel ultrawide and 48-megapixel 5x telephoto setup, along with Pro Zoom up to 120x and a 42-megapixel autofocus selfie camera. So, if you want the Pro camera experience but prefer a larger screen and a bigger battery, the Pixel 11 Pro XL is the one to look at.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold specifications

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes with an 8-inch folding display and a 6.5-inch cover screen. Both use 120Hz OLED panels with up to 3,600 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the same Google Tensor G6 chip as the other Pixel 11 series phones paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Fueling the package is a 4,750mAh battery. For photography, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold has a triple camera setup on the rear with a 48-megapixel wide, 10.5-megapixel ultrawide, and another 10.8-megapixel 5x telephoto. Rounding off the package are two more 10-megapixel cameras.

Google Pixel Watch 5 specifications

Alongside the phones, Google has also introduced the Pixel Watch 5 in 41mm and 45mm sizes. Both versions feature an Actua 360 AMOLED LTPO display with up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness. The display can dynamically refresh between 1Hz and 60Hz and also supports an always-on mode.

The watch uses a recycled aluminium housing and Gorilla Glass 5, along with 5ATM water resistance and an IP68 rating. The 41mm model weighs 31g, while the 45mm version weighs 36.7g without the band. In terms of colours, you can choose between Matte Black, Polished Silver and Satin Pyrite, while the 41mm model also gets a Champagne Gold option.

Coming to the hardware, the Pixel Watch 5 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip, paired with a Cortex-M55 co-processor, and runs Wear OS 7. It gets 64GB of eMMC storage. The 45mm model packs a 465mAh battery rated for up to 40 hours with the always-on display, while the 41mm version has a 332mAh battery rated for up to 30 hours. Both support quick charging.

Connectivity options includes 4G LTE, Bluetooth 6, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, UWB and GPS. The watch also packs sensors for heart-rate tracking, ECG, SpO2, skin temperature and body-response tracking. And if you’re wondering about compatibility, the Pixel Watch 5 works with most Android phones running Android 12 or newer.

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