Now that the Pixel 10 has come and gone with all the enthusiasm of a software update you didn’t ask for, fans are already shifting their focus to what’s next — the Pixel 11. And honestly, they might have good reason to.
Early leaks (go figure…) suggest Google’s next flagship will debut the long-anticipated Tensor G6 chip, and possibly a brand-new partnership that could reshape the phone’s entire performance profile. After moving Tensor G5 production from Samsung’s foundries to TSMC, Google is reportedly eyeing MediaTek to handle modem duties this time around — a move that could low-key finally fix the Pixel’s biggest Achilles’ heel: connectivity and efficiency.
If the rumors turn out to be true, the Tensor G6 will make the jump from a 3 nm to a 2 nm fabrication process, which is massive in semiconductor terms. Translation? Expect a 10–20% boost in CPU performance, better thermals, and up to 30% higher overall efficiency. Combine that with a MediaTek M90-class modem capable of faster 5G throughput and improved signal stability, and you’ve got a device that could run cooler, last longer, and actually stay connected when it matters most.
Beyond the silicon, the Pixel 11 is also allegedly ditching the SIM tray entirely, going all-in on eSIM in select markets. On the camera front, Google’s pushing deeper into its comfort zone: improved low-light video, smarter computational photography, and possibly AI-driven image processing that could rival what the iPhone Pro line is doing with its “Photonic Engine.” Expect smoother dynamic range, faster image stacking, and maybe even new AI-powered video modes baked into Google’s next-gen camera app.
There’s also talk of tighter integration with Google’s Gemini AI suite, hinting at on-device generative features like enhanced photo editing, contextual voice commands, and smarter transcription baked right into the OS. If true, Pixel 11 might finally merge Google’s software genius with the hardware muscle to back it up.
Of course, these are all rumors for now — and Google’s history of half-assed hardware shifts means nothing’s guaranteed until it’s official. But one thing’s clear: after the Pixel 10’s polite golf clap of a release, the Pixel 11 will need to swing for the fences. Whether that means a more efficient chip, better battery life, or finally nailing the modem performance that’s haunted the Pixel line since launch — Google’s next flagship has a lot to prove.
