Gemini AI Capabilities

Agentic multi-step task completion — Gemini can now autonomously handle multistep tasks across more than 40 apps. In the U.S., users can have it order groceries, book rides, make restaurant reservations, and even dial businesses directly to complete a task . Availability varies by app and region .

Rambler (Gboard voice input) — A new Gemini-powered dictation feature built into Gboard. It filters out filler words ("um", "ah"), corrects run-on sentences, and produces clean, readable text from natural speech .

Magic Cue / Proactive Assistance — A proactive suggestion feature, renamed from Magic Cue to Proactive Assistance on Pixel 11 . It surfaces helpful contextual actions — such as near a restaurant or looking at an event — without being asked . It also powers "At a Glance" location-aware widgets .

Live translation across content — Gemini provides real-time audio dubbing and live translation for YouTube videos, podcasts, and other content . This feature won't be available in the EU at launch .

Sign language translation in the camera — Live Transcribe is expanded to support American Sign Language (ASL). Using the Pixel Camera, sign language is translated into text in real time, offering a new accessibility channel without requiring typing .

Camera Improvements

Magic Capture — A new capture mode sitting alongside photo/video. It records a short clip, then analyzes hundreds of frames (around 500) using Gemini and Tensor G6. It automatically selects the 5 best HDR+ moments, crops them, unblurs them, and saves them as 12MP stills — all while keeping the original video .

Pro Zoom upgrade — Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL now reach up to 120x Pro Zoom with optical-quality details at distance . The base Pixel 11 and Pro Fold go up to 30x Super Zoom .

Instant Night Sight — A new computational mode that reduces night-shot capture time by up to 4.5x, enabling clear low-light shots in about one second or less . This is enabled by redesigned software, 50% more TPU, and the new Tensor T7 chip .

8K video with boost — 8K video recording is available with an "8K with boost" mode that enhances clarity and dynamic range through AI processing .

Creator Suite / Teleprompter mode — The camera app gains a built-in teleprompter mode as part of a creator suite, aimed at video creators who need to read scripts while recording .

Custom Camera Looks — A new feature that applies stylistic looks at the point of capture. Ten looks are available including Natural, Shadow, Warm, Cool, Editorial, Velvet, Classic, Digi, and Black Tie, letting users set a preferred color science before pressing the shutter .

Hardware Changes

Tensor G6 processor — All models are powered by the Tensor G6. Google states the CPU delivers up to 20% better power efficiency compared to Tensor G5 . It pairs with a new ISP (image signal processor) and the Tensor T7 chip for enhanced AI and camera processing .

Brighter Pro displays — The Pro and Pro XL reach 3,600 nits peak brightness (up from 3,300 nits on the Pixel 10 Pro), described as ~9–20% brighter depending on the source measurement . The base Pixel 11 gets a 3,000-nit Actua display . Pro models also feature scratch resistance that is >2x better than before .

Updated camera sensors (32% more light capture) — The Pro models get a new 1/1.3-inch 50MP main sensor, and the telephoto sensor delivers ~30% more light sensitivity . The base Pixel 11 and Pro Fold use a new 48MP 1/1.56-inch main sensor with 56% better light sensitivity . Google's official materials cite 30% more light sensitivity for the telephoto ; third-party reports round this to "32% more light capture" for the main sensor setup .

New rear LED indicator light (HiLight) — A new rear LED light called HiLight sits around the flash module on Pro models . It can be assigned custom colors per contact for caller ID when the phone is face-down, and can also indicate timers, recording status, and other notifications .

Other hardware notes — The camera bar is redesigned to be 40% thinner and sits flush with official cases . All models are IP68-rated . Pro models use spacecraft-grade aluminum frames .

Pricing

US pricing as confirmed by multiple outlets:

• Pixel 11 (12GB/256GB): starting at $899
• Pixel 11 Pro (12GB/256GB): starting at $1,099
• Pixel 11 Pro XL (256GB): starting at $1,299 — a $100 increase over the Pixel 10 Pro XL's $1,199 starting price
• Pixel 11 Pro Fold: pricing expected above Pro XL levels

Google discontinued 128GB models; all base configurations now start at 256GB .

New Accessory Lineup

Alongside the phones, Google announced:

• Pixel Watch 5 — New health capabilities, a new health platform, and deeper Gemini integration for proactive assistance .
• Pixel Tag — Google's first-ever item tracker, a direct competitor to Apple's AirTag. Uses a UWB-based finding network . Available in November 2026 .
• Updated phone cases — New official cases designed to fit the slimmer camera bar flush, including new color options .

Key caveat: Many of these features — particularly agentic task automation, ASL translation, and live content translation — are US-first or limited by region, app, and device at launch .

Gemini AI Capabilities

Agentic multi-step task completion — Gemini can now autonomously handle multistep tasks across more than 40 apps. In the U.S., users can have it order groceries, book rides, make restaurant reservations, and even dial businesses directly to complete a task . Availability varies by app and region .

Rambler (Gboard voice input) — A new Gemini-powered dictation feature built into Gboard. It filters out filler words ("um", "ah"), corrects run-on sentences, and produces clean, readable text from natural speech .

Magic Cue / Proactive Assistance — A proactive suggestion feature, renamed from Magic Cue to Proactive Assistance on Pixel 11 . It surfaces helpful contextual actions — such as near a restaurant or looking at an event — without being asked . It also powers "At a Glance" location-aware widgets .

Live translation across content — Gemini provides real-time audio dubbing and live translation for YouTube videos, podcasts, and other content . This feature won't be available in the EU at launch .

Sign language translation in the camera — Live Transcribe is expanded to support American Sign Language (ASL). Using the Pixel Camera, sign language is translated into text in real time, offering a new accessibility channel without requiring typing .

Camera Improvements

Magic Capture — A new capture mode sitting alongside photo/video. It records a short clip, then analyzes hundreds of frames (around 500) using Gemini and Tensor G6. It automatically selects the 5 best HDR+ moments, crops them, unblurs them, and saves them as 12MP stills — all while keeping the original video .

Pro Zoom upgrade — Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL now reach up to 120x Pro Zoom with optical-quality details at distance . The base Pixel 11 and Pro Fold go up to 30x Super Zoom .

Instant Night Sight — A new computational mode that reduces night-shot capture time by up to 4.5x, enabling clear low-light shots in about one second or less . This is enabled by redesigned software, 50% more TPU, and the new Tensor T7 chip .

8K video with boost — 8K video recording is available with an "8K with boost" mode that enhances clarity and dynamic range through AI processing .

Creator Suite / Teleprompter mode — The camera app gains a built-in teleprompter mode as part of a creator suite, aimed at video creators who need to read scripts while recording .

Custom Camera Looks — A new feature that applies stylistic looks at the point of capture. Ten looks are available including Natural, Shadow, Warm, Cool, Editorial, Velvet, Classic, Digi, and Black Tie, letting users set a preferred color science before pressing the shutter .

Hardware Changes

Tensor G6 processor — All models are powered by the Tensor G6. Google states the CPU delivers up to 20% better power efficiency compared to Tensor G5 . It pairs with a new ISP (image signal processor) and the Tensor T7 chip for enhanced AI and camera processing .

Brighter Pro displays — The Pro and Pro XL reach 3,600 nits peak brightness (up from 3,300 nits on the Pixel 10 Pro), described as ~9–20% brighter depending on the source measurement . The base Pixel 11 gets a 3,000-nit Actua display . Pro models also feature scratch resistance that is >2x better than before .

Updated camera sensors (32% more light capture) — The Pro models get a new 1/1.3-inch 50MP main sensor, and the telephoto sensor delivers ~30% more light sensitivity . The base Pixel 11 and Pro Fold use a new 48MP 1/1.56-inch main sensor with 56% better light sensitivity . Google's official materials cite 30% more light sensitivity for the telephoto ; third-party reports round this to "32% more light capture" for the main sensor setup .

New rear LED indicator light (HiLight) — A new rear LED light called HiLight sits around the flash module on Pro models . It can be assigned custom colors per contact for caller ID when the phone is face-down, and can also indicate timers, recording status, and other notifications .

Other hardware notes — The camera bar is redesigned to be 40% thinner and sits flush with official cases . All models are IP68-rated . Pro models use spacecraft-grade aluminum frames .

Pricing

US pricing as confirmed by multiple outlets:

• Pixel 11 (12GB/256GB): starting at $899
• Pixel 11 Pro (12GB/256GB): starting at $1,099
• Pixel 11 Pro XL (256GB): starting at $1,299 — a $100 increase over the Pixel 10 Pro XL's $1,199 starting price
• Pixel 11 Pro Fold: pricing expected above Pro XL levels

Google discontinued 128GB models; all base configurations now start at 256GB .

New Accessory Lineup

Alongside the phones, Google announced:

• Pixel Watch 5 — New health capabilities, a new health platform, and deeper Gemini integration for proactive assistance .
• Pixel Tag — Google's first-ever item tracker, a direct competitor to Apple's AirTag. Uses a UWB-based finding network . Available in November 2026 .
• Updated phone cases — New official cases designed to fit the slimmer camera bar flush, including new color options .

Key caveat: Many of these features — particularly agentic task automation, ASL translation, and live content translation — are US-first or limited by region, app, and device at launch .