Google is set to announce the Pixel 11 Pro Fold at its Made by Google event on August 12, 2026, in New York City. The foldable will share the stage with the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel Watch 5, though consumers will likely wait longer to purchase it. Last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold was announced in August and did not reach shelves until October, and every credible report indicates the same pattern this year. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold marks Google's fourth foldable iteration since the original Pixel Fold in 2023, positioning it as the most established challenger to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series, which has defined the book-style foldable category since 2019. The broader foldable segment still accounts for a small fraction of global smartphone shipments, but sustained investment from Google, Samsung, and Chinese manufacturers signals continued commitment to the form factor.

Leaks have already revealed most of the key details. Expected highlights include a $1,899 starting price, a new Tensor G6 chip, a MediaTek modem replacing years of Samsung modems, and a slimmer body. Google has confirmed only the event date, so all details below should be treated as leak-based reporting until the official announcement on August 12.

When Is the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Coming Out?

Google's press invite confirms the Made by Google event for August 12, 2026, at 6 PM ET in New York City, as reported by 9to5Google and Android Central. That is one week earlier than last year's event and significantly later in the day than usual.

The announcement date and the release date are distinct for this device. The Fold is expected to go on sale around October 2026, based on reporting from Android Central and PhoneArena.

Google has followed this pattern before. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold was announced on August 20, 2025, and shipped on October 9—a gap of approximately seven weeks. The complexity of manufacturing the hinge and foldable display is the most commonly cited reason for the delay.

A leak from French deal tracker Dealabs, reported by 9to5Google and Notebookcheck, points to an August 20 on-sale date with pre-orders opening on announcement day. However, that date applies to the regular Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL. It does not cover the Fold, so any coverage presenting August 20 as the foldable's release date should be disregarded.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Detailed Specs

The full spec sheet below is drawn from leaked retail listings, FCC filings, and reports from named outlets. Google will confirm the official numbers on August 12.

Cover Screen:

• 6.4-inch OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, according to Android Authority citing Android Headlines
• 1080 x 2342 resolution with peak brightness around 2,450 nits, per a leaked spec sheet reported by GSMArena
• One leaked Amazon listing indicated 6.5 inches, but most credible sources say 6.4 inches, matching the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The 6.4-inch figure should be considered the more reliable.

Inner Display:

• 8-inch foldable OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, reported by Android Authority and GSMArena
• 2076 x 2160 resolution with peak brightness around 2,050 nits, per the leaked spec sheet
• Some early listings claimed 144Hz, but every credible named source reports 120Hz. The crease also appears largely unchanged, with PhoneArena reporting little sign of improvement this year.

Processor:

The Fold runs on the Tensor G6, Google's first chip built on TSMC's 2nm process, according to GSMArena and Android Authority. If accurate, it would be the first major smartphone chip on a 2nm node. TSMC is the world's largest contract chipmaker, and its 2nm node represents the current frontier of semiconductor manufacturing. The leaked spec sheet describes one ARM C1-Ultra core at 4.11GHz, additional C1-Pro cores, a PowerVR GPU, and Google's Titan M3 security chip.

RAM and Storage:

• 16GB of RAM across every storage tier, per Android Authority's detailed read of Google's accidentally published Amazon listings
• Some earlier listings mentioned 12GB, but Droid-Life reports that figure stemmed from international listings. The reduction to 12GB is a genuine change this year, but it applies to the base Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL, not the Fold.
• 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB options, reported by Android Authority and Droid-Life
• The 128GB tier has been eliminated across the entire Pixel 11 lineup, making 256GB the new base
• The 1TB version is reportedly limited to the darkest colour, per GSMArena

Camera System:

The camera system largely carries over from the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, based on Android Headlines' detailed spec sheet as reported by Android Authority:

• 48MP main camera
• 10.5MP ultrawide with macro support
• 10.8MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom and 30x Super Zoom
• 10MP selfie cameras on both the cover screen and the inner screen

One possible hardware change merits attention. Telegram tipster Mystic Leaks, as reported by 9to5Google, says the Fold receives a new main sensor codenamed "chemosh," believed to be a 50MP sensor shared with the base Pixel 11. Some coverage has claimed a full overhaul with a 48MP ultrawide and a 48MP periscope, but that claim conflates the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL cameras with the Fold's, and no major outlet supports it for this device.

On the software side, PhoneArena reports rumours of 100x AI-assisted zoom and 4K 30fps Cinematic Blur. The fingerprint reader remains side-mounted in the power button.

Battery and Charging:

The battery appears to be shrinking. Android Authority's Amazon listing leak points to 4,750mAh, smaller than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's 5,015mAh pack, though the outlet cautions the figure could be placeholder data. Other leaks place it between roughly 4,650mAh and 4,800mAh depending on measurement methodology. While the exact figure varies, every source agrees the battery pack will be smaller this year.

Charging is expected to remain at approximately 30W wired and Qi2 wireless with Pixelsnap magnets, consistent with last year, per Android Authority and PhoneArena. No leak has indicated a charging speed upgrade.

Durability:

PhoneArena expects the Fold to retain its IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold was the first foldable with a full IP68 rating, achieved through a gearless stainless steel hinge rated for more than 10 years of folding. Leaks indicate refinement of that hinge rather than a complete redesign.

Relevant context: the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's battery caught fire during a JerryRigEverything bend test after the frame snapped at an antenna line, and its hinge failed a sand test despite the IP68 rating, as PhoneArena reported. If the new model reuses the same design, those weak points may persist.

Design and Dimensions:

• Approximately 10.1mm thick folded, down from 10.8mm, based on CAD renders from OnLeaks reported by GSMArena
• Approximately 4.8mm thick unfolded, down from 5.2mm
• Redesigned camera bar, with the LED flash and mic moving inside the pill-shaped island and a blacked-out housing replacing the metal wrap, per GSMArena and Droid-Life
• Aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus back expected, per PhoneArena

Weight remains an open question. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold weighed 258g, among the heaviest foldables available, and no leak has confirmed a lighter body despite the slimmer profile.

Software and Features:

The Fold ships with Android 17 out of the box and seven years of OS updates, security patches, and Pixel Drops, per PhoneArena. That commitment matches Samsung's update policy for its flagship Galaxy devices, including the Z Fold line, which the company introduced beginning with the Galaxy S24 series. Gemini Intelligence serves as the marketing anchor for the entire Pixel 11 family and features in Google's own teaser for the Fold.

Foldable staples such as split-screen multitasking, drag-and-drop, and tabletop mode carry over. New features rumoured across the lineup include App Bubbles for shrinking apps into floating icons, Gboard Rambler for cleaning up voice-to-text, and Pause Point, which introduces a short delay before distracting apps open.

The Fold also gets Pixel Glow, an RGB light in the camera bar that illuminates when the phone is face down, for calls from favourite contacts and Gemini feedback. Google's teaser and leaked marketing renders show it on the Fold, and leakers report its retail name may be "HiLight."

Modem and Connectivity:

The most significant under-the-hood change is the modem. Android Authority found a reference to MediaTek's TA-SAR algorithm in the Fold's FCC filing, pointing to the MediaTek M90 modem and ending years of Samsung Exynos modems in Pixel devices. The switch also reflects MediaTek's broader expansion from its mid-range stronghold into premium smartphone silicon, a space long dominated by Qualcomm in flagship Android devices. The M90 supports up to 12Gbps speeds, dual-active 5G SIMs, and satellite connectivity. Pixel owners have long complained about signal strength and battery drain from the previous Samsung modems.

The FCC filing also confirms 5G on sub-6 and mmWave bands, satellite connectivity, NFC, UWB, Thread, and wireless charging. Wi-Fi remains unsettled: one leaked listing mentioned Wi-Fi 6E while last year's Fold shipped with Wi-Fi 7, so the official spec sheet should clarify this detail.

How Much Will the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Cost?

Google accidentally published Amazon listings for the Pixel 11 lineup ahead of launch, and Android Authority, Android Central, and Droid-Life all extracted the same US pricing:

• $1,899 for 256GB
• $2,019 for 512GB
• $2,249 for 1TB

That represents a flat $100 increase on every tier compared to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. In Europe, Dealabs pricing reported by PhoneArena indicates €1,999, €2,129, and €2,389 for the same tiers. UK buyers should expect an increase of approximately £80 across the lineup, per Dealbs figures reported by Notebookcheck, up from last year's £1,749 starting price.

If the $1,899 figure holds, it would make this the most expensive Pixel phone Google has ever sold. The reason is confirmed rather than rumoured. Google's VP of Devices and Services, Shakil Barkat, told 9to5Google there has never been a jump in memory prices like the current one, citing analyst data showing 1GB of LPDDR5X RAM rose from $2.80 in 2025 to $12 in 2026. Samsung and Apple have raised prices for the same reason, making the increase industry-wide.

What Colours Does the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Come In?

Two colours are expected: a dark shade and a green. The exact names differ between reports analyzing the same leaked Amazon listing. PhoneArena rendered them as Midnight Haze and Pine, while Droid-Life identified them as Obsidian and Olive. Wallpaper codenames found in the Android 17 beta, reported by 9to5Google, use Midnight and Pine, which supports the dark-plus-green pairing.

This continues Google's two-colour tradition for its foldables. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold came in Moonstone grey and Jade green, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold came in Obsidian and Porcelain. One limitation: the 1TB model is reportedly available only in the dark colour.

Where Can You Buy the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold?

Expected retail channels include the Google Store in unlocked and Google Fi versions, major US carriers Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, plus retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon. In the UK and EU, the Google Store and major carriers are expected to carry it as well.

Google is running a confirmed pre-order promotion. US residents aged 18 or older who signed up for Google Store marketing emails by August 7, 2026, will receive a one-time promo code by email on August 11, redeemable on the Google Store through August 27. Past codes have been worth up to $200 in store credit. However, the code's fine print limits it to specified Pixel 11 devices, and the redemption window closes in August while the Fold ships in October. It is unclear whether the Fold qualifies, so recipients should plan for the possibility that the code covers only the slab phones.

Trade-in deals are expected to reduce the effective price. PhoneArena notes Verizon has historically offered approximately $1,100 off with a trade-in and an eligible unlimited plan, while AT&T has offered $800 to $1,000 off. Google's own trade-in program and T-Mobile offers are expected as well. Launch-week trade-in promotions are likely to provide greater savings than the promo code.

Source: TechCabal