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Google's Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 Leak with Price Hikes Ahead of August Event
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Google's upcoming Made by Google event on August 12 is expected to introduce the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5, with leaked pricing indicating across-the-board increases attributed to component shortages and storage configuration changes.
Pricing leaks
Rumored pricing for the Pixel Watch 5 shows a base 41mm Wi-Fi model starting at $400, a $50 increase from the Pixel Watch 4's $349 Source: Gizmodo. The 45mm Wi-Fi version is pegged at $430, while LTE models add $100 Source: The Verge. For the Pixel 11, leaks suggest Google is dropping the 128GB storage option, making 256GB the base. European prices are rumored at €999 for the Pixel 11 and €1,199 for the Pixel 11 Pro, matching last year's 256GB prices but eliminating the cheaper entry point Source: Ars Technica. The Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold may see a €100 increase to €1,399 and €1,999, respectively Source: The Verge.
Design and event details
The event will take place at 6PM ET on August 12 in New York City Source: The Verge. Teaser images hint at a gold color variant and design refinements: the base Pixel 11 may feature slimmer bezels and a black camera bar, the Pro model could be thinner, and the Pro Fold might get a redesigned camera bump Source: TechCrunch. Another rumor points to a "Pixel Glow" rear notification light Source: Ars Technica.
- Leaked prices span the entire Pixel Watch 5 lineup: 41mm Wi-Fi $400, 45mm Wi-Fi $430, 41mm LTE $500, 45mm LTE $530 Source: Gizmodo.
- The price hikes are partly blamed on a global memory shortage driven by AI demand Source: The Verge.
- The Pixel 10 launched last August 20; the Pixel 11 event is eight days earlier Source: TechCrunch.
Story timeline · 2 earlier headlines
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6 quotesGizmodo↗
“According to leaked details from Dealabs, the upcoming Pixel Watch 5 will start at $400 for its entry-level 41mm Bluetooth / Wi-Fi model, a $50 increase over the $350 Google has charged since the first Pixel Watch launched in 2022.”
The Verge↗
“A separate report from Dealabs details the potential European pricing for the Pixel 11. The report suggests that Google could drop the lowest 128GB storage configuration option for the Pixel 11, raising the device’s starting price to €999 with 256GB of storage.”
Ars Technica↗
“Google has announced its next Made By Google event, taking place on August 12 in New York City.”
TechCrunch↗
“According to email invites shared by outlets like The Verge and Bloomberg, the new devices are expected to feature design upgrades, particularly a new gold color variant for the Pixel 11.”
The Verge↗
“Google is hosting its next Made by Google launch event for Pixel hardware on August 12th in New York City, according to an invitation sent by Google to The Verge.”
Gizmodo↗
“Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm (Bluetooth / Wi-Fi): $400. Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm (Bluetooth / Wi-Fi): $430. Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm (4G LTE + Bluetooth / Wi-Fi): $500. Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm (4G LTE + Bluetooth / Wi-Fi): $530.”