Pixel 11 won't get Google's flashy new trick, but there's more to come
Leaks haven't spoiled all of Google's surprises
Google's Pixel 11 series is set to launch on Wednesday, with the event taking place at 6PM ET / 3PM PT and hosted by Trevor Noah. The base model Pixel 11 will not feature a rear-facing LED light, known as "HiLight" or "Pixel Glow", which will be exclusive to the Pro model, according to 9to5Google.
The base Pixel 11 will have 12GB of RAM, while the Pixel 11 Pro will have 16GB of RAM on higher storage tiers. The base Pixel 11 will also feature a 10.8MP telephoto camera sensor, unchanged from last year's Pixel 10, as per 9to5Google.
Google has been teasing its new Pixel phones on YouTube, with the latest clip focusing on the Pixel 11 Pro, as reported by Android Authority.
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