Pixel launch events are still months away. But let's be honest, it’s Google. Leaks are practically a tradition at this point.

The very first renders of the Pixel 11 just dropped online. And now we finally have a solid idea of what the 2026 flagship brings to the table.

A Familiar Yet Polished Design (H2) Hoping for a massive redesign? You might be a bit let down. The Pixel 11 heavily borrows its looks from the Pixel 10. You still get those flat sides. The 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED display is right where you expect it to be.

But look closer. There are definitely some subtle tweaks.

That iconic rear camera bar? It's still there, but renders show it looking a bit taller and noticeably thinner. Google also seemingly ditched the metal housing around the flash. The result is a much cleaner, all-glass aesthetic on the back. Up front, the bezels look trimmed down to maximize screen space. Overall footprint sits at 152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm—nearly identical to last year's model.

Under the Hood: Tensor G6 and a New Modem (H2) The real story this year is happening on the inside.

Powering the Pixel 11 will be the next-gen Tensor G6 chip. Rumor has it this processor uses a 7-core architecture built on TSMC’s 2nm process. Translation? Expect a serious jump in both battery life and thermal management.

And here is the best news for longtime fans. Google is finally dropping those Samsung-made modems. Reports strongly suggest the Pixel 11 packs the MediaTek M90 modem. This single change could finally fix the frustrating network drops and idle battery drain that older Pixels struggled with.

Titan M3: The "Google Epic" Security Leap (H2) Security has always been a Pixel strong suit. But Google is apparently turning things up a notch.

The device will reportedly feature a brand-new security coprocessor. Internally, they are calling it "Google Epic." Officially, it will be the Titan M3. This is actually the first major upgrade to Google’s hardware security in five years—not since the Titan M2 debuted on the Pixel 6. Expect enterprise-grade protection that easily makes the Pixel 11 one of the safest consumer phones out there.

Camera AI and Expected Pricing (H2) Cameras are always the main event. Running on the upcoming Android 17, the Pixel 11 is bringing some heavy on-device video processing.

Rumored features include:

• An ultra-low-light video mode running entirely on-device (zero cloud processing).

• Cinematic Blur for video cranked up to 4K at 30fps.

• A real-time video relight tool.

To power all this, rumors point to a solid 5,000mAh battery. The craziest part? Despite these massive internal upgrades, word on the street is Google will keep the price steady. The base model (12GB RAM, 128/256GB storage) is expected to start at $799.

TecHoper's Take: It feels like Google actually listened this time. Sure, the outside looks familiar. But fixing the internal mess—moving to a TSMC chip and a MediaTek modem—could easily make the Pixel 11 the most reliable device they've ever built. Throwing in the new Titan M3 chip just proves they aren't relying purely on software tricks anymore.