Google will announce the Pixel 11 Pro Fold at its Made by Google event on August 12, 2026, in New York. The foldable shares the stage with the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel Watch 5, but you’ll have to wait longer to buy it. Last year’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold was announced in August and only reached shelves in October, and every credible report points to the same pattern this year.

Leaks have already filled in most of the picture. Expect 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 the event date and little else, so treat everything below as leak-based reporting until 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 a week earlier than last year’s event and much later in the day than usual.

The announcement date and the release date are two different things for this phone. 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 about seven weeks. The complexity of building the hinge and the foldable screen 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. That date applies to the regular Pixel 11, the Pixel 11 Pro, and the Pixel 11 Pro XL. It does not cover the Fold, so ignore any coverage that presents August 20 as the foldable’s release date.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold detailed specs

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

1. Outer display

• 6.4-inch OLED cover screen 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 said 6.5 inches, but most credible sources say 6.4 inches, which matches the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Treat 6.4 inches as the safer figure.

2. 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, so treat 120Hz as correct. The crease also looks set to stay about the same, with PhoneArena reporting little sign of improvement this year.

3. Processor and RAM

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. 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 lands at 16GB 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 as an error from international listings. The RAM cut to 12GB is a genuine change this year, but it applies to the base Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL, and it skips the Fold.

4. Storage

• 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB options, reported by Android Authority and Droid-Life
• The 128GB tier is gone across the whole Pixel 11 lineup, making 256GB the new base
• The 1TB version is reportedly limited to the darkest colour, per GSMArena

5. Cameras

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 stands out. Telegram tipster Mystic Leaks, as reported by 9to5Google, says the Fold gets a new main sensor codenamed “chemosh,” thought to be a 50MP sensor shared with the base Pixel 11. You may see other coverage claiming a full overhaul with a 48MP ultrawide and a 48MP periscope. That claim confuses the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL cameras with the Fold’s, and no major outlet backs it for this phone.

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

6. 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 put it between roughly 4,650mAh and 4,800mAh depending on how it is measured. The exact number varies, but every source agrees the pack gets smaller this year, which is a step backwards worth knowing about before you buy.

Charging is expected to stay at around 30W wired and Qi2 wireless with Pixelsnap magnets, in line with last year, per Android Authority and PhoneArena. A charging speed upgrade has yet to appear in any leak.

7. Durability

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

Some context you should have: 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 carry over.

8. Design, dimensions, and weight

• Around 10.1mm thick folded, down from 10.8mm, based on CAD renders from OnLeaks reported by GSMArena
• Around 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 you could buy, and no leak has confirmed a lighter body despite the slimmer profile.

9. Software

The Fold ships with Android 17 out of the box and seven years of OS updates, security patches, and Pixel Drops, per PhoneArena. Gemini Intelligence is the marketing anchor for the whole Pixel 11 family, and it features in Google’s own teaser for the Fold.

Foldable staples like 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 adds a short delay before distracting apps open.

The Fold also gets Pixel Glow, an RGB light in the camera bar that lights up 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.”

10. Connectivity

The biggest hidden 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 Pixels. The M90 supports up to 12Gbps speeds, dual-active 5G SIMs, and satellite connectivity. Pixel owners have complained about signal strength and battery drain from the old modems for years, so this switch matters.

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 wait for the official spec sheet on that one.

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 pulled the same US pricing from them:

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

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

If the $1,899 figure holds, this becomes 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, so the increase is industry-wide.

What colours does the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold come in?

Expect two colours: a dark shade and a green. The exact names differ between reports reading the same leaked Amazon listing. PhoneArena rendered them as Midnight Haze and Pine, while Droid-Life read 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 either way.

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 catch to plan around: the 1TB model is reportedly only available in the dark colour.

Where can you buy the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold?

Expect the usual channels: the Google Store in unlocked and Google Fi versions, the major US carriers Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, plus retailers like Best Buy and Amazon. In the UK and EU, the Google Store and major carriers should carry it as well.

Google is running a confirmed pre-order promo. US residents aged 18 or older who signed up for Google Store marketing emails by August 7, 2026, 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. One thing to watch: 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 if the Fold qualifies, so hold onto the code but plan for the possibility it only covers the slab phones.

Trade-in deals should soften the price. PhoneArena notes Verizon has historically offered around $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 alongside them. If you want this phone, waiting for launch-week trade-in promotions is likely to save you far more than the promo code.