First Official Look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Following a series of recent leaks, Google has officially begun teasing its highly anticipated foldable device, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The company released a brief 15-second promotional video that offers a glimpse of the phone's design, accompanied by the enigmatic voice-over: «To switch phones, you have to be open to what's new. And to what opens.»
Launch and Pre-order Timeline
This teaser mirrors the strategy used for the standard Pixel 11 Pro reveal last week. The most significant takeaway from the video is the date August 12, 2026, which marks when the tech giant is widely expected to unveil the entire Pixel 11 product family.
Interested customers can already find pre-order placeholders on the official Google Store website and via major retailers like Best Buy. Both platforms display a countdown timer expiring on August 12 at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. UK. Notably, this indicates that consumers may be able to secure their pre-orders hours before the official announcement event, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET that day.
Availability and Market Expectations
Based on Google’s historical release patterns, devices typically reach consumers about one to two weeks following the unveiling. Consequently, it is highly probable that the official market launch for the Pixel 11 series will fall on either August 19 or August 26.
Pricing Speculations
While Google has maintained the Pixel Pro Fold price point at $1,799 for the past two years, analysts anticipate a potential hike this cycle. Due to the ongoing memory hardware crisis, it is likely that buyers may see an additional $100 to $200 added to the final retail price.