Pixel 11 Pro Fold leak shows Pine finish, relocated flash
Key Takeaways
Pixel 11 Pro Fold - Samsung's Foldable Problem Just Got Worse!
- Leaked renders show Pixel 11 Pro Fold in a new Pine color with relocated LED flash placement
- Device reportedly features Tensor G6 chip, up to 16GB RAM, and a thinner, lighter design
- Google may add an RGB LED notification system similar to Nothing's Glyph interface
Google's next foldable has surfaced in a fresh render leak, revealing a Pine color variant and a subtle but notable camera redesign. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold, expected to debut at the Made by Google event next month, appears to retain its predecessor's rectangular camera island while moving the LED flash inside the upper pill-shaped cutout.
The leak, posted by Mystic Leaks on Telegram, suggests Google is tweaking rather than overhauling the foldable's design language. On the current Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the flash sits outside the camera cutout on the right side. The new placement brings it inside the module itself.
What specs are rumored for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
Earlier leaks from the same source paint a clearer picture of what's under the hood. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold will reportedly run on Google's Tensor G6 processor, paired with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM. That's a notable bump from the current generation's 16GB ceiling, suggesting Google wants to keep pace with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold lineup on memory.
The inner display is said to be a 2076 x 2160 OLED panel with a 1Hz to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Peak brightness reportedly hits 3,500 nits, with HDR content reaching 2,050 nits. The outer cover display uses a 1080 x 2342 OLED panel with a 60Hz to 120Hz refresh rate and even brighter output: 3,600 nits peak, 2,450 nits for HDR.
Battery capacity is tipped at 4,658mAh. For context, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold shipped with a 4,650mAh cell, so this would represent a marginal increase at best. The real improvements seem to be elsewhere.
Thinner build, new notification system
Multiple leaks have suggested the Pixel 11 Pro Fold will be significantly lighter and thinner than its predecessor. Weight has been a persistent criticism of Google's foldables. The original Pixel Fold launched at 283g, and while the 9 Pro Fold trimmed that to 257g, it still trails Samsung's Z Fold 6 at 239g.
More interesting is the rumored RGB LED array on the camera module. According to Mystic Leaks, Google may drop the thermometer sensor and replace it with a small LED notification system similar in concept to Nothing's Glyph interface. If accurate, this would mark Google's first foray into visible external notifications on its Pixel phones.
European pricing suggests a premium push
A separate leak from Dealabs points to price increases across the Pixel 11 lineup in Europe. The standard Pixel 11 is reportedly starting at €999 for the 256GB variant, while the Pixel 11 Pro begins at €1,199. No specific pricing for the Pro Fold has leaked yet, but the Pixel 9 Pro Fold launched at $1,799 in the US.
Google's foldable ambitions remain modest compared to Samsung's. The Korean company holds roughly 80% of the global foldable market. Google's first-year Pixel Fold sales were estimated at around 500,000 units. Still, Rick Osterloh, Google's SVP of Devices & Services, signaled at last year's Made by Google event that the company is committed to the category.
What's still unknown
Details about the camera system remain thin. The leak mentions a new primary sensor, but no specifics on megapixel count, aperture, or telephoto capabilities. Given that Samsung's Z Fold 6 and OnePlus Open have both pushed foldable camera quality forward, Google will need competitive optics to justify a premium price.
The Made by Google event is expected in August 2025. Until then, these leaks offer the clearest look at what Google has planned for its third-generation foldable.
Logicity's Take
The design changes here are incremental, not transformative. Moving the flash and adding an RGB LED array won't convince anyone who passed on previous Pixel foldables. What might matter: if Google can deliver a meaningfully lighter device with competitive cameras while holding the price line at $1,799, it has a shot at growing beyond its current niche. Samsung's Z Fold 6 starts at $1,899, and the OnePlus Open sits at $1,699. Google's real competition isn't Samsung's volume play; it's convincing Pixel loyalists that the foldable form factor is worth nearly double what they'd pay for a Pixel 11 Pro.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Pixel 11 Pro Fold be announced?
Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 11 Pro Fold at its Made by Google event in August 2025.
What processor will the Pixel 11 Pro Fold use?
Leaks indicate it will run on the Tensor G6 chip, Google's next-generation mobile processor.
How much RAM will the Pixel 11 Pro Fold have?
The device is tipped to come in 12GB and 16GB RAM configurations.
Will the Pixel 11 Pro Fold have a thermometer sensor?
According to current leaks, Google may remove the thermometer sensor and replace it with an RGB LED notification array.
How bright is the Pixel 11 Pro Fold display?
The inner display reportedly reaches 3,500 nits peak brightness, while the outer display hits 3,600 nits.
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Huma Shazia
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