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Pixel 11 phones cost $100 more, double storage, and gain Tensor G6
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Google's Pixel 11 series introduces four phones with a Tensor G6 chip, higher prices, and doubled base storage.
For engineers, the Tensor G6 chip's claimed 25% performance boost and new on-device AI capabilities affect how apps can leverage machine learning and camera processing. The price increase and storage changes also influence hardware requirements for testing and deployment.
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The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold are all more expensive than their predecessors, with the base Pixel 11 starting at $899.
All models run on the Tensor G6 chip, which Google claims improves performance by up to 25% and powers new AI features like improved Gemini Intelligence and Circle to Search through the camera.
Camera upgrades include a 50MP main sensor on the Pro series, up to 120x zoom, and new software like Magic Capture and 8K Pro Stable Video.
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