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Pixel 11 price up $100, Watch 5 up $50, Pro RAM down to 12GB
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Google's 2026 Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5 are more expensive, and the base Pro models have less RAM than last year.
WHY IT MATTERS
For engineers building for Pixel devices, the RAM reduction from 16GB to 12GB on the base Pro models may affect performance expectations for memory-intensive apps and AI features. The price increase could also shift the value proposition for consumers, potentially impacting adoption and the target audience for these devices.
Written by elseif from the cluster below · every claim links back to a sourceThe three things worth knowing
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Google raises Pixel 11 prices by $100 and the Pixel Watch 5 by $50.
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The base Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL now have 12GB of RAM, down from 16GB in the Pixel 9 and 10.
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The price increase and RAM cut apply to the 2026 models.
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Google raises Pixel 11 prices by $100 and the Pixel Watch 5 by $50; the base Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL come with 12GB of RAM, down from 16GB in the Pixel 9 and 10 (Kris Holt/Engadget)
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