Google’s Pixel 11 Might Look Familiar: Here’s What Changed

Google’s next Pixel smartphones could be just a few months away, and we could already see the first big leak for the Pixel 11.

Google has worked hard to infuse the DNA of its smartphones with Geminiand even though this latest leak only shows CAD renders, it’s reasonable to expect the Pixel lineup to continue its strong focus on AI.

Android Headlines first shared the leaked renders by reliable leaker OnLeaks, and we don’t see many surprises. The leak concerns the standard, non-Pro Pixel 11, which received a significant upgrade in the previous generation by adding a third telephoto lens. It’s still a differentiator from the standard and Pro iPhone these days.

Thinner bezels, solid black camera bar

But what is really different here? Not much. There appears to be slightly thinner bezels around the display, which we can assume will retain the 6.3-inch size of its predecessor. The only real, noticeable change is that the camera bar is now completely black, rather than a large cutout for the three sensors that contrasts with the rest of the bar.

Even if the renderings of the Pixel 11 change slightly in the coming months, the message seems clear: Google is not changing the design of its new Pixel range.

Google first introduced the massive Pixel redesign in the Pixel 6, including its defining horizontal camera bar, and has continued to refine it ever since – with the exception of the latest Pixel A Series. If the renders are to be believed, you may have to wait until the Pixel 12 arrives before seeing any substantial changes to the design of the Pixel series.

That said, given that Google has been pushing the power of AI and the phone’s interior, drastic design changes might be a lower priority. Fortunately, we may get a glimpse of when Google will enter the scene during its I/O conference in May.