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Google’s 2026 ‘Made by Google’ event introduced four Pixel 11 phones, the Pixel Watch 5, two new chips and a broad expansion of Gemini-powered features. While the devices received meaningful upgrades, the biggest shift was toward AI, health intelligence and more integrated on-device computing.
The lineup includes the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The Pixel 11 starts at Rs. 89,999, while the Pixel 11 Pro costs Rs. 1,19,999 and the Pro XL Rs. 1,34,999. The Fold is priced at Rs. 1,86,999 with 512 GB of storage.
Google has raised the base Pixel 11 to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, while the Pro models offer 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage. According to Google, the higher memory floor is necessary since Gemini Intelligence requires more local processing capacity.
The Pixel 11 uses a 3,000-nit display, while the Pro models reach 3,600 nits. All three standard models carry IP68 protection.
The new Tensor G6 chip is central to the upgrades. Google says it is up to 20% more power-efficient than Tensor G5, with browsing up 25% and app loading 15% faster.
Its TPU delivers 50% more compute, enabling features such as Instant Night Sight, Magic Capture and more on-device Gemini processing. Google has also introduced Titan M3, a new security chip that supports post-quantum cryptography.
The Pixel 11 Pro receives a rebuilt telephoto sensor that captures 32% more light and supports zoom up to 120x.
Magic Capture replaces traditional burst shooting by recording video and automatically extracting high-quality still frames. Instant Night Sight can reduce low-light capture time by up to 4.5 times on Pro models.
The Fold gets a 48MP main camera, 30x Super Zoom and a redesigned dual-pill camera housing that finally allows the device to close flat.
Google is also reviving the notification light through a feature called HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL. The LED ring can assign colors to specific contacts and works across phones by Google and WhatsApp calls. It also pulses when Gemini is listening, thinking or responding.
The Pixel Watch 5 starts at Rs. 42,900 and runs on Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated, which Google says is 20% faster than the previous generation.
Its biggest features arrive in September under Health Guardian. Blood Pressure Trends and Insulin Resistance Trends use long-term biometric patterns instead of one-time readings.
Google says its blood-pressure model was trained on ‘billions of minutes of data from more than half a million people’ and tested against 24-hour ambulatory monitoring. The 45mm model offers up to 40 hours of battery life, while the 41mm version is rated for 30 hours.
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Made by Google 2026 was less about radical hardware redesign and more about deeper AI integration. Tensor G6, Gemini Intelligence, smarter cameras and health-focused wearables show where Google sees the next competitive battle: not just better devices, but devices that increasingly predict what users need before they ask.
