TL; DR
- Pixel 11 CAD renders are out, showing slightly thinner bezels and a cleaner all-black camera bar.
- Design stays very similar to Pixel 10, with small refinements instead of major changes.
- Bezels may not be this thin in the final device, since past CAD leaks also overestimated this.
The first CAD-based renders of the Pixel 11 are now out, shared by Android Headlines along with OnLeaks, and this is our early look at Google’s next flagship. The overall design stays very familiar, so if you’ve seen the Pixel 10, this feels like a continuation of that same direction with some small changes around the edges.
Pixel 11 Early Look
From the renders, the biggest visual change is around the front. The bezels look slimmer this time, especially on the sides, which gives it a premium and more modern look.
The centered punch-hole camera is still there, and the overall shape with rounded corners remains unchanged. The size also stays almost identical to the previous model, measuring 152.8 mm in height, 72 mm in width, and 8.5 mm in thickness, which is basically in line with the Pixel 10 with only a very slight change.
That said, the bezels need a bit of caution here. Last year, Pixel 10 CAD renders also showed thinner bezels than what we actually got. The final device ended up having noticeably thicker borders. This usually happens because early CAD files are made for accessory makers, and final adjustments during production can change things like bezel thickness for durability, thermals, or antenna placement. So these thinner bezels might not fully translate to the final phone.
On the back, the camera bar is still the same horizontal layout, but there is a small tweak. It now appears in a more uniform all-black finish instead of blending with the body color around the flash area. This gives it a slightly cleaner and more consistent look across the module. The dual-camera setup itself does not show any major layout changes in these renders.
The button placement also stays the same, with Google continuing its usual layout where the power button sits above the volume buttons, which is different from most Android phones. Apart from that, everything else about the design feels very consistent with previous Pixels, which suggests Google is sticking to this identity for now before possibly changing things in the next generation.
Pixel 11 Expected Specifications
In terms of what is expected internally, the Pixel 11 is likely to use the Tensor G6 processor, which is said to move to a 7-core setup this time and could switch to a MediaTek M90 modem instead of Samsung. It is also expected to come with 12 GB RAM and start at 128 GB storage. The display is expected to remain a 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED panel (LTPO being new), and the battery is expected to be around 5000 mAh.
Pixel 11 Launch Date
The launch is expected to happen in August 2026, following Google’s usual schedule, which means it should arrive after Samsung’s foldables and before the next iPhone launch. Pricing is not confirmed yet, but it is expected to stay close to the previous generation, though that can still change closer to launch.
These CAD renders usually get the overall shape and layout right since they are based on manufacturing dimensions, but smaller details like bezels and finishes can still change. So this gives a good early idea of the Pixel 11, just not the final version yet.
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