Google Teases Pixel 11 Pro Fold Ahead of August 12 Launch

In Focus

• Google officially teased the Pixel 11 Pro Fold ahead of its Made by Google event on August 12
• Pixel 11 series pre-orders open the same day, with sales expected around August 20
• Leaks point to a Tensor G6 chip, an 8-inch foldable display, and a battery near 4,800mAh
• Indian Google Store subscribers must register by August 8 to qualify for a launch offer

Google shared a 15-second video of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold through its Made by Google account. The clip continues the “Ask more of your phone” theme used across earlier Pixel 11 promotions. It briefly shows the foldable’s design, including a pill-shaped camera cutout on the Camera Bar and a glowing “G” logo on the back panel, though the glow effect looks stylized for the video rather than a confirmed hardware feature. Google has not shared full specifications, pricing, or camera details yet.

When do Pixel 11 pre-orders open?

Pre-orders for the Pixel 11 series begin August 12, the same day as the Made by Google livestream. The Google Store homepage is running a countdown to 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. GMT that day, with pre-orders expected to open several hours before the main event at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. GMT. Sales are expected to start in late August or early September, following the usual gap between pre-orders and in-store availability.

What specs are rumored for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold?

Google has not confirmed hardware details, but leaks give an early picture. For a full breakdown of the pricing and specs Google is expected to reveal, Digit’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold preview covers it in one place. The foldable is expected to carry an 8-inch LTPO OLED inner display and a 6.4-inch cover screen, both at 120Hz, along with the Tensor G6 chip built on a 2nm process, storage options up to 1TB, and a battery close to 4,800mAh, a slight step down from the Pixel 10 Pro Fold as Google looks to trim weight.

The four expected models carry the codenames cubs (Pixel 11), grizzly (Pixel 11 Pro), kodiak (Pixel 11 Pro XL), and yogi (Pixel 11 Pro Fold).

How does it compare with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold?

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold improved on battery life, ingress protection, and display brightness over its predecessor. It was still one of the heavier foldables on the market, and its cameras and outer display quality trailed some rivals. Our Pixel Fold review covers how Google’s foldable line has evolved generation to generation, and a smaller battery paired with a new chip suggests efficiency and weight are the priorities this round.

Google isn’t the only one pushing hard into foldables this cycle. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra launched last month with its own pricing and spec upgrades, and the two devices are likely to be compared directly once the Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s specs are official.

What offer is Google running in India?

Google is running a launch promotion for eligible Google Store subscribers in India. Users who sign up for Google Store marketing emails by August 8, 2026, at 12:29 PM IST, qualify if they are 18 or older with an India shipping address. New subscribers get their code right after signing up, while existing subscribers receive it on pre-order day. The code applies only when a Pixel 11 series phone is bought together with an eligible Pixel Buds or Pixel Watch in the same transaction, and it can be used once within two weeks of issue, subject to stock. It stacks with card offers, Google Store credit, and eligible trade-ins, but cannot be exchanged for cash or applied to other products or services.