Google confirms Pixel 11 launch for August 12, 2026 at 11 PM WAT

Google has officially confirmed its Made by Google 2026 event for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6 PM ET (11 PM West Africa Time) in New York City. The event will unveil the Pixel 11 series including standard, Pro, Pro XL and Pro Fold models, plus the Pixel Watch 5.

Key confirmed details: the event date/time/location came from press invites sent July 7. Leaks suggest the base 128GB storage option may be dropped, storage and chip details remain unconfirmed leaks. Most significantly, leaks indicate the 128GB storage option will be dropped, making 256GB the new base storage across all models. Price increases of around $50 are expected, with the base Pixel 11 potentially starting at $899 (up from $799 for Pixel 10). The Tensor G6 chip on a 2nm process is confirmed via leaks, though RAM specs remain uncertain (some leaks suggest 8GB base model).

For Nigerian buyers: the 11 PM WAT timing means a late-night watch party. The storage change means budgeting for at least 256GB models. If considering the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, note it may launch later in October 2026 following last year's pattern. Current Pixel 10 owners may see less urgency to upgrade given similar design expectations.

Watch Google's official channels for the livestream link and confirmed US pricing as the date approaches. Will you budget for the higher base storage cost, wait for potential trade-in deals, or consider alternatives given the price jump?

SOURCE: https://techcabal.com/2026/07/09/pixel-11-release-date/