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• Google Pixel 11 starts at Rs. 89,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
• Pixel 11 Pro starts at Rs. 1,19,999, while Pixel 11 Pro XL starts at Rs. 1,34,999.
• All three smartphones use Google’s new Tensor G6 processor and Titan M3 security chip.
• Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL introduce the new HiLight contextual alert system.
• The Pixel 11 series runs Android 17 and gets up to 512GB storage.
• The phones will go on sale in India from August 20 through Google Store, Flipkart and retail partners.

Google has launched its Pixel 11 series in India, expanding its flagship smartphone lineup with three new models. The lineup includes the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL.

All three phones use Google’s new Tensor G6 processor. They also run Android 17 and feature Google’s latest camera and AI-focused features.

The Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL also introduce HiLight. This new rear-panel feature uses LED lights around the camera flash to provide contextual alerts.

Google Pixel 11 series price in India

The Google Pixel 11 starts at Rs. 89,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. The 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant costs Rs. 1,04,999. Google offers the Pixel 11 in Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost and Obsidian colours.

Meanwhile, the Pixel 11 Pro starts at Rs. 1,19,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Its 12GB RAM and 512GB variant costs Rs. 1,34,999. The Pixel 11 Pro XL starts at Rs. 1,34,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The 512GB model costs Rs. 1,49,999.

Both Pro models come in Canyon, Fog, Olive and matte Obsidian finishes. All three smartphones will go on sale from August 20 through the Google Store, Flipkart and other retail partners.

Google will also offer up to Rs. 10,000 instant discount on HDFC Bank credit card EMI purchases. Buyers can also get up to 24 months of no-cost EMI and an exchange bonus of up to Rs. 9,000.

Additionally, the phones include a six-month Google AI Pro subscription.

Pixel 11 gets a 6.3-inch 120Hz display

The standard Pixel 11 features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel reaches up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness and uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.

Google has also redesigned the edge-to-edge glass camera bar. The company says it reduces the bar’s thickness by 40 percent compared with the previous generation. Under the hood, the Tensor G6 processor works alongside the Titan M3 security chip. The phone gets 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of storage.

For photography, the Pixel 11 carries three rear cameras. The setup includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with OIS and LDAF, a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 10.8-megapixel telephoto camera with 5x zoom.

A 10.5-megapixel front camera handles selfies and video calls. The Pixel 11 also packs a 4,985mAh battery. It supports 30W wired charging and 25W Qi 2.2 PixelSnap wireless charging.

Pixel 11 Pro series brings HiLight

The Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL share the Tensor G6 processor, Titan M3 security chip and 12GB LPDDR5X RAM. The Pixel 11 Pro features a 6.3-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display. Meanwhile, the Pro XL gets a larger 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED panel.

Both screens support a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and up to 3,600 nits of peak brightness. They also use Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The biggest new feature is HiLight. LED lights around the rear camera flash can display customisable patterns when the phone sits on a surface.

Furthermore, HiLight can indicate when Gemini listens, processes or responds to a request. Users can also assign custom colours to selected contacts for incoming calls. Both Pro models feature the same triple-camera setup. It includes a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 10.8-megapixel 5x telephoto camera.

However, the front camera gets a major upgrade to 42 megapixels. The Pixel 11 Pro packs a 4,840mAh battery, while the Pro XL gets a 5,115mAh battery. Both phones support 30W wired and 25W Qi 2.2 PixelSnap wireless charging.

With Tensor G6, Android 17 and the new HiLight feature, Google is making the Pixel 11 series more than a routine hardware upgrade. The pricing also puts the standard Pixel 11 in a more accessible position, while the Pro models target buyers looking for Google’s flagship experience.