Pixel 11 Price Leak: 256GB Could Become the New Base Storage
Google is gearing up to unveil its next-generation Pixel lineup on August 12, widely expected to be called the Pixel 11 series. The lineup is rumored to include four models: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Ahead of the official announcement, a new leak has surfaced with detailed pricing and storage information that, if accurate, would mark a fairly significant shift in how Google structures its Pixel storage tiers.
According to the leak, first reported by French deals website Dealabs, the Pixel 11 lineup may launch without a 128GB storage option entirely, with all models instead starting at 256GB. The same report also suggests European pricing could rise by around €100 across several models compared to the outgoing Pixel 10 series.
Google Pixel 11 Rumored European Pricing
Based on the leaked details, the standard Pixel 11 is expected to start at €999 for the 256GB variant, while the Pixel 11 Pro is rumored to begin at €1,199. The larger Pixel 11 Pro XL is reportedly expected to start at €1,399, and the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold could carry a starting price of €1,999.
Here’s a breakdown of the alleged European pricing across all storage tiers:
- 256GB: €999
- 512GB: €1,129
- 256GB: €1,199
- 512GB: €1,329
- 1TB: €1,589
- 256GB: €1,399
- 512GB: €1,529
- 1TB: €1,789
- 256GB: €1,999
- 512GB: €2,129
- 1TB: €2,389
According to the report, no equivalent US pricing has leaked yet, so American buyers will likely need to wait for Google’s official announcement to know exact figures for their region.
The Biggest Change: No More 128GB Base Option
The most notable detail in this leak isn’t the pricing itself, but the apparent removal of the 128GB base storage tier across the entire Pixel 11 lineup, a tier that’s been a staple entry point for budget-conscious buyers in previous Pixel generations.
If this leak proves accurate, the rumored storage lineup would look like this:
- Pixel 11: 256GB and 512GB
- Pixel 11 Pro: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB
- Pixel 11 Pro XL: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB
- Pixel 11 Pro Fold: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB
This shift would effectively raise the entry price for anyone wanting a Pixel 11, since buyers would no longer have the option to choose a lower-storage, lower-cost variant.
Design and Software Expectations
On the design front, leaks suggest the Pixel 11 series will largely retain the same physical silhouette as its predecessors, without a dramatic redesign. One notable exception being rumored is a new physical notification feature referred to as “Pixel Glow,” which could offer a fresh way to signal alerts without needing to look directly at the screen.
Since the hardware appears to be an incremental evolution rather than a major overhaul, it’s likely that Google will lean more heavily on software and AI improvements to differentiate the Pixel 11 series, particularly around deeper Gemini AI integration, continuing the direction Google has taken with recent Pixel software updates.
Why Prices Might Be Rising
Analysts covering the leak have also pointed out that rising global costs for tech components are likely playing a role in these rumored price increases and the removal of the lower storage tier. Component costs, particularly for memory and storage, have been climbing industry-wide, and manufacturers across the board have been adjusting both pricing and base configurations in response.
What This Means for Pixel Buyers
If these leaks hold up, the removal of the 128GB option and accompanying price increases mean prospective Pixel 11 buyers may end up paying more for their device than they would have for an equivalent Pixel 10 configuration, even before accounting for any Pro-tier upgrades. As always, leaked pricing should be treated as provisional until Google’s official August 12 announcement, since final regional pricing, discounts, and configurations can still shift before launch.
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