Google’s Pixel 11 series is still months away from an official launch, but leaks are already coming in at a fast pace. The entire non-folding Pixel 11 family has now been covered through CAD-based renders, and the latest one to surface is the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL. With the release of CAD-based renders showing the upcoming Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, we now have the full family covered. First it was the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, then came the Pixel 11, most recently the Pixel 11 Pro, and now the Pro XL.
All of these renders have come through Android Headlines in collaboration with OnLeaks. OnLeaks is one of the most well-known and reliable names in the smartphone leak world. CAD renders are technical files used by manufacturers during the design and production process. They give a very accurate picture of the phone’s shape, dimensions, and key design elements, even though they do not show final colors or smaller details like sensors.
The fact that leaks for the full Pixel 11 lineup including the standard Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and now the Pixel 11 Pro XL have all surfaced this early in 2026 suggests that Google’s hardware development for this year’s lineup is well underway. The Pixel 11 Pro XL is expected to be announced in August and go on sale shortly after. So while we still have several months to go before the official launch, the picture of what to expect is already becoming much clearer.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Design: A Larger Footprint With a Refreshed Camera Bar
The first thing that stands out from the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL CAD renders is that Google is keeping the overall design very close to last year’s Pixel 10 Pro XL. A Bloomberg interview with Rick Osterloh indicated Google redesigns its phone every two to three years. 2025 with the Pixel 10 was not a redesign year. So the Pixel 11 is expected to be a refinement of the existing design rather than a full visual reset.
The camera island is still oval-shaped and still takes up most of the phone’s width, but now has an all-black look from one side to the other. On the Pixel 10 series, the camera bar had a dual-tone design where a lighter color matched the phone’s body color around the flash and sensors. The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is moving away from that. The signature Pixel camera bar has now ditched the dual-tone design for a unified blacked-out look. It appears more mature, cohesive, and uniform.
This is a cleaner look. The all-black camera bar gives the back of the phone a more consistent appearance regardless of which color you choose. It also means the camera module will look the same across all color options, which is a simpler and more unified design approach.
The bezels surrounding the screen appear significantly thinner, measuring a reported 1.1mm, which helps the device compete with the ultra-slim look of the latest iPhone and Galaxy models. Thinner bezels mean more of the front of the phone is taken up by the display, which makes the phone feel more modern.
Another change worth noting is the temperature sensor. Google also appears ready to drop the temperature sensor from its 2026 Pixel lineup entirely, as it is missing from the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL in the CAD renders. The temperature sensor was introduced on the Pixel 8 Pro and has been present on Pro models since then. Removing it suggests Google may have found that it was not being used enough to justify keeping it.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Specifications
The new phone will measure 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5mm, meaning it is 0.1mm less tall and also 0.1mm less wide than the Pixel 10 Pro XL, while the thickness has stayed the same. Similar to the last few years, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL will sport a 6.8-inch display, and a triple camera setup.
We can expect a similar 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display. LTPO panels are known for their ability to adjust the refresh rate automatically based on what is happening on screen, which helps save battery life. Google has been using this technology on its Pro XL models for a few years now and is clearly sticking with it.
it is going to be powered by the Tensor G6 SoC, which may have a 7-core CPU and a MediaTek modem. The Tensor G6 will mark Google’s complete shift away from Samsung for its SoC, as it will seemingly switch to a newer MediaTek M90 modem.
The Tensor G6 is also expected to bring an upgraded security chip. Leaks suggest Google’s next Tensor chip will switch to a 7-core CPU layout and feature an upgraded Titan M3 security chip for even better security.
Google will also likely stick with 16GB of RAM on the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, despite the rising RAM prices, and also stick with 256GB of storage. But there is a chance that Google could drop the RAM to 12GB, as a way to offset the rising RAM costs, without raising prices again.
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Battery capacity could also see a boost, going from 5,200mAh to 5,500mAh. A larger battery is always welcome on a phone this size, and if the Tensor G6 is more efficient than the Tensor G5, the overall battery life improvement could be noticeable in everyday use.
The triple camera setup on the back is continuing, and one upgrade is already being talked about. The telephoto lens is tipped for a boost. Leaks point to an upgraded 64MP periscope sensor, providing sharper hybrid zoom and better long-distance performance.
On the front, Google is reportedly working on “Project Tuscana,” a more secure facial authentication system. By using infrared sensors and depth mapping, Google aims to bring back a secure form of face unlock that can be used for banking and sensitive apps. Secure face unlock has not been available on Pixel phones since the Pixel 4 series back in 2019, so this would be a meaningful return for many users.
Final Words
The CAD renders of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL paint a picture of a phone that is evolving carefully rather than changing dramatically. The all-black camera bar is the most visible design update, and thinner bezels give it a more up-to-date look. The dimensions are almost identical to the Pixel 10 Pro XL, which means existing cases will not fit something worth knowing if you are a current Pixel 10 Pro XL user.
Under the hood, the switch to the MediaTek M90 modem in the Tensor G6 chip is potentially the most meaningful upgrade for real-world performance. Better modem technology can improve signal strength, 5G reliability, and battery life. If that change delivers on its promise, it could address one of the long-standing criticisms of Pixel phones.
The return of secure face unlock through “Project Tuscana” and a possible bump in battery capacity from 5,200mAh to 5,500mAh are also steps in the right direction.