MysticLeaks leaks have revealed the almost final specifications of the Pixel 11 range, scheduled for August 2026. The most striking detail is the reduction of RAM in all models, a decision motivated by the global component crisis that drives up the price of LPDDR5X chips. Google is thus adjusting its strategy in an increasingly tense supply market.
The technical keys to the new memory strategy 🧠
According to the leak, the base Pixel 11 would go from 12 GB to offering 8 or 12 GB options depending on the market, while the Pro models, which currently have 16 GB, would feature 12 and 16 GB variants. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold also joins this trend with a 12 GB option. This fragmentation of configurations aims to keep prices competitive without relying on a single chip supplier, although it will force users to check the version carefully before purchasing.
Less RAM so your wallet doesn't suffer as much 💸
Google has discovered the ultimate trick to stop you complaining about the price: offering you less memory and calling it flexibility. Now, when you buy a Pixel 11, you'll have to play Russian roulette with regional specifications. Sure, if you get the 8 GB version, you can always console yourself by thinking you saved a few euros and that Google apps still run fine on 4 GB when well optimized. Or not.