Google announced a full Pixel 11 family, adding the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. All models are powered by the Tensor G6 system‑on‑chip built on a 3nm process, contrary to earlier speculation about a 2nm design. The devices retain the same screen sizes as their predecessors—6.3 inches for the standard and Pro models, 6.8 inches for the Pro XL—and feature brighter displays. Camera configurations are largely unchanged, with the Pro and Pro XL sharing a 50 MP wide‑angle sensor, a 48 MP ultrawide unit and a 48 MP 5× telephoto lens. The base Pixel 11 receives a larger 1/1.56‑inch main sensor, while the Pro Fold also upgrades its primary sensor but carries a slightly smaller 4,806 mAh battery compared with the 5,015 mAh unit in the non‑foldable Pro models.
Pricing and Availability
In Europe, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL start at €1,199 and €1,399 respectively, each equipped with 256 GB of storage. Pre‑orders are open and general sales begin on August 20. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is priced at $1,899 in the United States, with limited European availability, while the standard Pixel 11 launches at $899 on the same date. All new Pixel phones include the HiLight notification LED and run on the latest Tensor G6 chipset. Google also unveiled the Pixel Watch 5, noting that it carries a higher price tag than the previous generation.
Honor Robot Phone and Redmi 17 Series
Honor introduced its Robot Phone in China, featuring a motorized 4‑DoF titanium gimbal that deploys from the rear to support a 200 MP 1/1.28‑inch f/1.6 main camera. The gimbal can pan, tilt and track subjects automatically. Complementary lenses include a 200 MP 2.7× periscope telephoto and a 50 MP ultrawide sensor. The device runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, sports a 6.31‑inch 1‑120 Hz LTPO OLED display, and is powered by a 7,060 mAh battery. Pricing starts at CNY 9,999 for the 12 GB/512 GB configuration and CNY 12,999 for the 16 GB/1 TB version, with sales beginning August 18. International rollout has not been announced.
Meanwhile, Xiaomi confirmed the Redmi 17 lineup ahead of schedule. The Redmi 17 5G uses a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chip, while the 4G variant relies on a Helio G200 Ultra processor. Both models feature 6.9‑inch 144 Hz LCD panels, 50 MP primary cameras, side‑mounted fingerprint sensors and IP64 protection. Battery capacity is 7,000 mAh for each, with 33 W charging. The 5G model launches at €249 and the 4G version at €199, with distribution rolling out across European markets.
Software and Additional Flagship News
Xiaomi unveiled HyperOS 4, its next‑generation interface built on Android 17. The UI emphasizes translucent, glass‑like elements and adds extensive lock‑screen customization, resizable folders, widget grouping, and automatic rotation of floating apps. AI pre‑loads anticipated resources into RAM to improve responsiveness. HyperOS 4 will first appear on Xiaomi’s newest devices, with a broader rollout expected in the summer of 2026. An open beta begins in China tomorrow.
In related flagship news, Sony reported strong sales of the Xperia 1 VIII, especially for higher‑storage variants in a new gold finish. The company attributes demand to the phone’s camera system and the inclusion of a microSD slot and 3.5 mm headphone jack, which it describes as core to the Xperia identity.
Lastly, Xiaomi announced the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max in China, both equipped with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platforms and 185 Hz OLED displays. The K100 Pro offers a 6.59‑inch screen, 8,580 mAh battery and 100 W wired/50 W wireless charging, while the Pro Max expands to a 6.9‑inch panel and a 9,070 mAh battery. Both phones carry 200 MP OIS main cameras; the Pro Max adds a 50 MP 5× periscope telephoto and a 50 MP ultrawide lens, whereas the Pro version includes a 50 MP telephoto and 8 MP ultrawide sensor. Pricing starts at CNY 3,699 for the K100 Pro and CNY 4,499 for the K100 Pro Max (12 GB/256 GB models). The devices are currently China‑only, with potential international releases under the Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra names.
Steve Lopez is the Editorial Page Editor for News Raise. He covers Health. He has won more than a dozen national journalism awards for his reporting and column writing at seven newspapers and four news magazines.
