Pixel 11 leak reveals a big camera upgrade is finally coming to Google’s base flagship

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• A new leak suggests the base Pixel 11 could receive a significant camera hardware boost with a new 50 MP primary sensor.
• Leaked specs for Pixel 11 “cubs” include a 2,450‑nit OLED screen and a 4,840 mAh battery.
• The flagship may launch in four colors with 12 GB of RAM, though an 8 GB version remains possible.

The Pixel 11 series will succeed the Pixel 10 series sometime in August 2026 if Google follows its usual release pattern. We’ve seen renders of the Pixel 11 and learned about the Pixel Glow feature. Now, a new leak shares key specifications of the Pixel 11 series, alongside an AI‑generated vision of the Pixel Glow feature (which resembles the actual implementation).

Leaker Mystic Leaks shared a massive leak about the Pixel 11 series on their Telegram channel.

Leaked Model Codes and Colors

• Codenamed: “cubs”
• SKUs:
  • GPQQ7 (MMW – possibly mmWave for the US market)
  • GUJ0N (ROW – rest of the world)
  • GV9X7 (JPN – Japan)
• Colors: Black, Green, Pink, Purple

Display and Battery

• Screen: 6.3‑inch OLED, 1080 × 2424 resolution
• Refresh rate: 60 Hz–120 Hz (non‑LTPO)
• Brightness: Up to 2,450 nits
• PWM dimming: 240 Hz
• Battery: 4,840 mAh

Memory Options

• Standard: 12 GB RAM
• Possible variant: 8 GB RAM (marked with a “?” indicating it may be market‑specific or uncertain)

Note: The Pixel 10 ships with 12 GB RAM across all storage variants, so a lower‑RAM option would be a notable change.

Camera Upgrade

The biggest hardware change appears to be a new main camera sensor, likely 50 MP, replacing the 48 MP sensor on the Pixel 10. While the 2 MP increase seems modest, 50 MP sensors typically offer larger pixel sizes and wider apertures, potentially delivering noticeable improvements beyond sheer resolution—depending on Google’s implementation.

AI‑Generated Render of Pixel 11 Pro

The leak includes an AI‑generated image of the Pixel 11 Pro, highlighting an RGB LED array in the camera bar. Although AI‑generated, the render is said to resemble the actual back cover of the Pixel 11 Pro. The RGB LED array appears to be exclusive to the Pro model; the base Pixel 11 likely will not feature it.

Outlook

We’ll have to wait for Google’s official announcement. Some details might be revealed at Google I/O 2026 in a few weeks, but the main launch is expected in August 2026, following previous timelines.