Google Pixel 11 Series Rumours Price Hikes, 256GB Base Storage, And August Launch

Rumors suggest Alphabet’s upcoming Pixel 11 smartphone lineup may launch with higher prices, expanded storage, and an earlier-than-usual release window. The report says Google could drop the 128GB base model in favor of 256GB entry storage, with some variants offering up to 1TB. European starting prices are rumored at €999 for the Pixel 11, €1,199 for the Pixel 11 Pro, €1,399 for the Pro XL, and €1,999 for the Pro Fold. The expected August 11-12 unveiling and August 20 retail availability could help Google refresh its hardware lineup sooner than usual. Market impact for GOOG is likely limited and sentiment is mixed-to-neutral: higher pricing could improve per-unit economics, but consumer pushback is possible if the phones lack meaningful hardware upgrades.