Google’s next flagship phone, the Pixel 11, is coming in August with some real changes under the hood. A fresh leak shows the company is ditching Samsung’s modem for one made by MediaTek, upgrading the cameras, and adding glowing LEDs to the back. If you’re thinking about your next phone, here’s what matters.
What’s the Pixel 11 leak telling us?
A leaker called Mystic Leaks shared details about Google’s Pixel 11 lineup that suggest meaningful upgrades, not just cosmetic tweaks. The biggest news: Google is moving away from Samsung’s modem chip (the part that handles your phone’s cellular connection) to MediaTek’s M90 instead. This is a real shift in how Google builds its phones.
The processor inside, called Tensor G6, is also getting a faster GPU (graphics chip) and a new security chip called Titan M3. For most of us, this means faster performance and better security when you unlock your phone or use sensitive apps like your bank’s mobile app or MoMo.
Better cameras on every model
The Pixel series is known for great photos, even with older hardware. The Pixel 11 is getting fresh camera sensors on all models. The standard Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold will get a new 50MP main camera. The Pro and Pro XL (the pricier versions) get two new sensors—one for regular shots, one for zoomed-in telephoto shots.
Translation: sharper photos, better zoom, and improved low-light performance. This matters if you use your phone as your main camera.
LED lights on the camera bar (like Nothing’s trick)
Here’s the design change: Google is adding small LED lights to the camera bar on the back of the phone. This feature, called “Pixel Glow,” would light up for notifications, calls, or charging status. It’s inspired by Nothing’s Glyph interface—a trend where phones use lights on the back to show you information without you unlocking the device.
On current Pro models, there’s a temperature sensor on the camera bar. Google is replacing it with these LEDs. Practical? Maybe. Flashy? Yes.
What won’t make it
Google’s new face-unlock system, called Project Toscana, won’t be ready for the Pixel 11 launch. You’ll have to wait for a later model if you want this upgrade.
Screen and battery specs
Each model gets a different screen size and battery capacity. The base Pixel 11 has a 6.3-inch screen with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and a 4,840mAh battery. The Pro and Pro XL are larger with more RAM and bigger batteries (4,707mAh and 5,000mAh respectively). The Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s inner screen refreshes at up to 120Hz—that’s the foldable’s main display.
All screens support up to 2,450 nits of brightness, which is extremely bright and useful in direct sunlight.
What this means for you
If you’re in Ghana and thinking about buying a flagship phone, the Pixel 11 leak suggests Google is making real upgrades to performance, cameras, and design—not just minor tweaks. The MediaTek modem switch is technical, but it means faster, more reliable mobile connections. The camera improvements will matter if you rely on your phone for photos.
The LED lights are a nice-to-have, not essential. The missing face unlock means you’ll still use fingerprint or pin unlock, like now.
What to watch: Google is expected to announce the Pixel 11 lineup in August 2025. More details will leak in the coming months. If you’re shopping for a phone soon, keep an eye on pricing when it launches—flagship phones in Ghana often cost between GHS 5,000 and GHS 8,000+, depending on the variant and retailer.
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