Google teases Pixel 11 Pro with RGB 'Pixel Glow' light bar

Google has released its first official teaser of the Pixel 11 Pro, confirming a horizontal camera bar and a new RGB light strip the company calls 'Pixel Glow.' The light sits on the camera module and wraps around to the phone's right edge. Google pitched the device in the teaser as a natural fit for users already embedded in Gmail, Maps, Search and Docs.

What does the Pixel 11 Pro teaser show?

The design keeps the horizontal bar camera layout Google has used since the Pixel 6 series. The new element is an RGB light strip, visible in the teaser running along the camera bump and extending to the device's side rail. Google did not explain what the light does, though notification signaling, charging status and call alerts are obvious candidates.

According to a report from MySmartPrice cited by Mint, the standard Pixel 11 will ship in four colors: Blue (Light Sterling), Green (Moss), Midnight (Midnight Haze) and Pink (Fuchsia). The Pro and Pro XL models get a different palette: Green (Pine), Light Green (Light Fog), Midnight (Midnight Haze) and a Red with coral-copper finish dubbed Dune. The Pro finishes reportedly stay muted, with color-matched frames.

Expected specs: Tensor G6, 256GB base storage

Earlier leaks point to Google's Tensor G6 as the silicon under the hood. If accurate, it would be the company's first 2nm processor, fabricated by TSMC. Other rumored components include a PowerVR GPU, a Titan M3 security chip and a MediaTek M90 modem.

Storage may finally start at 256GB across the lineup, dropping the 128GB tier that has persisted on prior generations. For cameras, the standard Pixel 11 is tipped for a new 50MP primary sensor, while the Pro models are expected to receive upgraded main and telephoto units.

Prices will rise, Google confirms

In an interview with 9to5Google, Shakil Barkat, Google's VP of Devices and Services, acknowledged that prices will increase. He attributed the move to what he called a 'severe, supplier-driven RAM memory crisis.'

“We've shielded our consumers from supply fluctuations for as long as possible. Economics have fundamentally shifted and we're not immune to that.”

— Shakil Barkat, VP of Devices and Services, Google

Barkat said adjustments 'will be rolled out dynamically to match supply realities,' stopping short of naming exact figures. He emphasized that Google will continue offering trade-in deals, promotions and Google One bundles to soften the blow.

What does this mean for buyers?

The Pixel line has traditionally undercut Apple and Samsung flagships by $100 to $200 at launch. A price hike narrows that gap. Buyers waiting for the Pixel 11 Pro should factor in the possibility that launch pricing lands closer to Galaxy S-series territory than before.

The RAM shortage Barkat cited is not unique to Google. Memory prices have climbed across the industry through the first half of 2026, squeezing margins for any vendor that absorbs costs rather than passing them through. Google choosing to acknowledge the pressure publicly suggests the increase will be noticeable, not a quiet $50 bump.

No official launch date has been announced. Google typically unveils new Pixel hardware in October, which would place a formal reveal roughly two months out.

Source: mint / Aman Gupta