The first leaked CAD renders of Google’s Pixel 11a, reportedly codenamed “Formosan,” suggest a familiar-looking successor to the Pixel 10a. The more notable rumored changes are inside: reports point to a Tensor G6 processor and a MediaTek modem. These are leaks and projections—not specifications or a launch announcement from Google.
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A familiar design, with slightly smaller dimensions
The renders show flat sides and a flat back, a centered hole-punch selfie camera, and two rear cameras in a low-profile oval housing with a separate flash. The camera oval appears a little shorter and rounder than the Pixel 10a’s, but the overall look is close to its predecessor.
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The reported Pixel 11a dimensions are 153.46 × 72.35 × 9 mm. For comparison, the Pixel 10a is reported to measure 153.9 × 73 × 9 mm—making the 11a marginally shorter and narrower, with the same listed thickness.
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The biggest rumored change is the processor
Reports suggest the Pixel 11a could move from the Pixel 10a’s Tensor G4 to Google’s Tensor G6. They also point to a MediaTek M90 modem, a Titan M3 security chip and 8GB of RAM. Those details remain unconfirmed, but if accurate, they would represent a more substantial internal change than the renders suggest.
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Display and cameras: some details remain unclear
The rumored display is 6.3 inches, with a resolution of 1080 × 2424 and a refresh rate that can range from 60Hz to 120Hz.
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The CAD images show two rear cameras, but they don’t establish the sensors or image capabilities. Some reports suggest the rear camera setup may stay similar to the Pixel 10a’s and that the front camera could change; specific camera details are not confirmed.
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Android 17 and four possible colors
Android 17 is reported as the expected software version, not a confirmed launch detail.
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The rumored color options are black, silver, green and purple. Some reports give the proposed names as Obsidian, Fog, Olive and Frost, though color names may change. The purple CAD render is not proof of the exact retail color.
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Price and launch timing are still speculation
A spring 2027 release is anticipated, with some reports suggesting February or March.
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15 Pricing is less settled: one report speculates about a $599 starting price, compared with the Pixel 10a’s reported $499 starting price, while another suggests the Pixel 11a could remain at $499. Google has not confirmed a price, so the rumored increase should be treated as uncertain.
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What to take from the leaks
So far, the Pixel 11a looks more iterative on the outside than the leaked hardware reports suggest it may be inside. The renders offer a useful early look at the design and dimensions, while claims about its chip, modem, cameras, software, colors, price and release window still need official confirmation.