Last week was all about the Pixel 11 leaks, with Google sticking to a familiar design and focusing on internal upgrades to the processor. There were also refinements to the camera bar.
Now, new CAD renders of the larger Pixel 11 Pro XL have surfaced with the same appearance and nearly identical dimensions to the previous model, down to being just slightly thinner. Here's what we know so far.
Pixel 11 Pro XL is as disappointingly stagnant as its siblings
Leaks from Android Headlines suggest the Pixel 11 Pro XL will run the new Tensor G6 with a 7-core design. It will also use the MediaTek M90 modem, which introduces satellite built-in satellite connectivity.
The phone retains the 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED screen from its predecessor, but it now has thinner bezels. It will have up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB base storage with a larger battery rumored to hit around 5,500mAh.
Given the “XL” tag, it's expected that this model is noticeably bigger than its counterparts, and even more so that it would go even further this year. But that’s far from the reality as the difference is microscopic this year.
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is 0.1mm shorter and 0.1mm narrower, keeping the exact same thickness. The only other thing that's changed is the camera bar. The bar housing the triple-camera system is now one solid black strip across the back instead of a two-tone design.
An August launch is likely. If Google sticks to its usual pricing pattern, the safest bet is that the phone will cost around $1,199 again for 256GB. Any dramatic price increases won't be funny to customers, given that we can barely see any differences.
Is the Pixel 10 Pro XL worth buying in 2026?
The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and brightness that teaches 3000 nits. It has a strong build reinforced with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both sides and IP68 water resistance.
Inside it is Google’s Tensor G5 chip paired with 16GB of RAM, and you'll get seven years of Android updates. The camera system includes a 50MP main sensor, a 48MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide camera. Battery capacity is 5200mAh battery, and charging support includes 45W wired and 25W wireless.
The Pixel 10 Pro XL is still worth buying if you are getting it at a sales price, and you just want a reliable flagship right now. You can expect mid-year promos and deeper discounts as we approach the Pixel 11 launch.
But if you’re buying into the Pixel lineup for the first time, and plan to keep the phone for a long time, it makes more sense to wait for the Pixel 11 Pro XL. If you already have the Pixel 10 Pro XL, there’s no point upgrading. Using it will feel almost identical to using a Pixel 11 Pro XL when it launches.
