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Google reveals 2026 hardware lineup: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag
Google focuses more on AI and curated experiences than spec upgrades in 2026.
TL;DR
- The Pixel 11 series phones feature the Google Tensor G6 chip and a new 'HiLight' notification LED ring on Pro models.
- Camera upgrades include new primary sensors, expanded digital zoom, and AI-powered features like Magic Capture and Instant Night Sight.
- Pixel Watch 5 offers enhanced AI for proactive insights, improved health tracking with estimated blood pressure and insulin sensitivity, and faster performance.
- Google's first tracker, the Pixel Tag, uses Bluetooth and the Find Hub network for location tracking, with Ultra-Wideband support for precise finding on Pro Pixels.
- All new Pixel phones will run Android 17 with seven years of updates, and prices have increased by $100 for the phones and up to $50 for the watches.
- Battery capacities on the Pixel 11 series have slightly decreased, though Google claims improved efficiency from the Tensor G6 chip.