Google launches the Pixel 11 series with new cameras and the Pro Fold as its most sophisticated foldable to date

Google has presented at the Made by Google event its new Pixel 11 smartphone series that arrive with innovative experiences based on Gemini Intelligence, as well as a redesigned camera module, with edge-to-edge glass sealed with a sleek metal frame and the new HiLight on Pro models.

All members of the new series share the new chip Tensor G6 y Android 17. Additionally, Gemini Intelligence is the protagonist of the experience with these ‘smartphones’, since it allows the user to “do more of the things they like and dedicate less to routine tasks.”

Thus, the axis of this series is its ability to understand the user directly when they speak, generate interactive cards with crucial information or automatically search for free spaces in the agenda with suggestions in the chats, in addition to allowing automated reservations with a touch, automatic saving of passes in Wallet and using Rodea to Search in the camera.

In fact, Gemini is powered by the Tensor G6 chip, designed in conjunction with the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) models from Google DeepMind, which makes Gemini Nano perform better. Its more powerful TPU allows run local AI workloads, such as proactive help or instant translations.

The Pixel 11 also incorporates new speech to text transcription featureswriting assistance, and a new solution for hearing-impaired users that uses the Pixel’s camera to communicate in sign language.

On the other hand, as exclusive, Google Maps preview arrives with intelligent summaries that highlight the best of a commercial establishment (its availability will first be deployed in high urban density areas).

THE PIXEL 11

The Pixel 11 has been presented in glacier, pistachio, fuchsia and obsidian colors. This model continues with the design lines of the previous series, although it adds a 6.3-inch Actua screen.

Likewise, it is equipped with 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of internal memory and a battery that reaches 55 percent with 30 minutes of charging. It incorporates 25 percent faster wireless charging thanks to the 25 W Qi2.2 protocol. In addition, all Pixel 11 have the Pixelsnap charging accessories (Pixelsnap Charger y Pixelsnap Ring).

Its camera has also been upgraded with a new 48 Mpx main sensor (captures 56 percent more light), a 10.8 Mpx telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom (30x Super Zoom support by software), a 13 Mpx ultra-wide-angle camera and a 10.5 Mpx front camera.

THE PIXEL 11 PRO and 11 PRO XL

For their part, the Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL models, available in sandstone, olive green, fog gray and matte obsidian, are They differ almost exclusively in dimensions: the first with a 6.3-inch screen and the second with a 6.8-inch screen, both Super Actua with 20 percent more brightness (3,600 nits) and with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

The Pro models debut one of the most notable new features that Google brings to its Pixels this year. It is about HiLighta set of LED lights integrated around the camera flash that allows customize notification colors for each favorite contact or have Gemini alert you by lighting up when you are interacting.

Regarding photography, these models have with a new 50 Mpx main camera with 2x optical zoom and 1/1.3″ sensor, a new 48 Mpx telephoto lens with 5x zoom (with portrait mode) and 10x with 1/1.95″ sensor (with 120x Pro Zoom mode), which improves light capture by 30 percent, and a 48 Mpx ultra wide angle camera.

The 42 Mpx front camera is characterized by the function Night Visionwhich is now up 4.5 times faster.

These models arrive with 12 or 16 GB of RAM, and storage options of 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB. In terms of autonomy, they offer more than 30 hours of battery life and reach 75 percent capacity with a 30-minute charge. Supports 25W wireless charging (Qi2.2)29 percent faster.

EL PIXEL 11 PRO FOLD

Finally, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold has been presented in olive green and matte obsidian colors, although it does not arrive in Spain, becoming the folding mobile more sophisticated from Google to date, being 10 g lighter and one millimeter thinner than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

The technology has improved resistance with IP68 for dust and water. It also features a new scratch-resistant composite finish.

The hinge For its part, it has improved to protect the internal screen against possible falls, being three times more resistant than its predecessor. It also has a screen Super Actua Display.

This folding is configured with 16 GB of RAM, and ensure 24 hours of autonomy. Additionally, the battery charges to 50 percent in 30 minutes and supports the Qi2.2 protocol for 25W wireless charging.

Apart from release a new 48 Mpx main cameraintegrates a 10 Mpx internal camera, a 10.8 Mpx telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom (30x Super Zoom) and a 10.5 Mpx ultra wide angle camera (120° FoV).

When it comes to ‘software’, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold takes advantage of its Dual screens with real-time translation function and even supports American Sign Language.

The technology company has also adapted the ‘bubbles’, one of the new features of Android 17, which turns an app into a floating bubble to take multitasking to another level. Added to this are others such as dragging, split screen or instant view, in addition to the premiere of two new animations to energize the interface.

He chip Tensor G6 boosts the Pixel 11 Pro Fold with 50 percent more computing powertwice the memory bandwidth, support for the new Gemini Nano model, an updated ISP (Image Signal Processor) for the custom video portrait engine, 25 percent faster browsing, 15 percent faster app launch and 20 percent greater energy efficiency.

In addition to improving portrait video capture at 4K resolution for the first time on a Pixel, it features the Titan M3 security chip with post-quantum cryptography, which offers multi-level protection from the hardware.

PIXEL CAMERA IMPROVEMENTS

Google rates the Pixel 11 camera as “the most personal on a smartphone”“. This is due to new features such as Magic Capture mode, which records 500 frames in seconds and selects the best moment in HDR quality.

Camera Styles is another new feature that captures the user’s personal style, and creates its own photographic and cinematographic aesthetics with professional quality for HDR photos.

This occurs by combining fewer frames than usual, resulting in less processing usage. Styles range from ‘Natural’, for a more relaxed detail, to ‘Shadows’, which provides a deeper contrast, or ‘Vanilla Oxford’, which provides a warmer tone.

In addition to photography, the premiere of new Creators tab in video settingswhich allows for easy trimming and reordering of shots, reduced repeats with ‘Teleprompter’, and Enhanced Sound updates.

In the Pro models the Video Optimizer returnsalong with the advanced stabilization of Video Stabilizer Pro, with resolution up to 8K.

The pre-reservation of these new devices opens on August 12when the Pixel 11 can be purchased for 999 euros, the Pixel 11 Pro from 1,199 euros and the Pixel 11 Pro XL from 1,399 euros. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold does not arrive in Spain.

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