- Google has expanded the Pixel lineup with four new models, including the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, all powered by the new Tensor G6 chip with improved efficiency and performance.
- The Pixel Watch 5 gets meaningful upgrades beyond its design, including the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip, 64GB of storage, longer battery life and new health-tracking capabilities aimed at giving users more detailed insights.
- Google has finally entered the Bluetooth tracker market with Pixel Tag, a $30 device that uses the Android Find Hub network, Ultra-Wideband technology and a year-long battery to help users locate misplaced belongings.
Google’s annual Made by Google 2026 event has come and gone, and this time the company had more than just a new Pixel phone to show off. The Pixel 11 family leads the lineup, but the Pixel Watch 5 and Google’s first Pixel Tag are arguably just as interesting.
The new hardware also shows where Google is heading: more on-device AI, smarter health features, and a tighter connection between its devices. Let us completely tear it down about the launches.
Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag unveiled at Made by Google 2026
Pixel 11 series gets a new Tensor G6 chip
Google has introduced four phones this year: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. All four run on the new Tensor G6 processor. Google claims the chip improves power efficiency by up to 20%, while also delivering faster browsing, app loading, and on-device Gemini processing.
The upgraded processor also works with a newer image-processing system, allowing Google to push computational photography further. Regular Pixel 11 and Pro models now start with 256GB storage. The Pro and Pro XL also start with 12GB RAM, although buyers can configure them with 16GB.
The camera bar gets a visual redesign too, while Pro models add a HiLight LED that can provide visual cues for Gemini activity and incoming calls. Battery life has received attention as well. Google says the Pixel 11 range can last beyond 30 hours, while the Fold focuses on becoming thinner and lighter.
Pixel 11 series pricing
| Model | Starting Price | Storage | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 11 | $899 | 256GB | 12GB |
| Pixel 11 Pro | $1,099 | 256GB | 12GB |
| Pixel 11 Pro XL | $1,299 | 256GB | 128GB |
| Pixel 11 Pro Fold | $1,899 | 256GB | 16GB |
Google Pixel Watch 5 adds more storage and health features
The Pixel Watch 5 starts at $399 and moves to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated platform. Storage has doubled to 64GB, while battery life reaches up to 30 hours on the 41mm model and 40 hours on the 45mm version.
Google has also expanded health tracking with features covering blood-pressure patterns, insulin resistance trends, and sleep breathing quality. Some health features remain subject to regulatory approval. There is also a $579 Steph Curry Edition with an exclusive band and watch face.
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Pixel Tag finally arrives
Perhaps the most overdue announcement was the $29 Pixel Tag. Google is finally offering an Android-focused tracker that works with its Find Hub network. The tracker can help locate everyday items such as keys, wallets, and luggage. It also supports precise finding technology, while Google says its battery can last for more than a year.
Made by Google 2026: first impressions
Overall, the biggest story from Made by Google 2026 is not simply the number of devices launched. Google is clearly trying to make Pixel hardware work more like one connected ecosystem, with Gemini sitting at the center. The Pixel 11 series gets the headline treatment, but Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag make the overall lineup feel considerably more complete.
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