Google Pixel 11 leak hints at telephoto camera, Pixel 11 Pro XL Geekbench listing shows performance gains
Google is set to unveil the Pixel 11 series tomorrow, but the leaks are still coming in ahead of the event. The latest disclosures bring mixed news for the standard Pixel 11. It could retain a 12GB RAM configuration while gaining a telephoto camera, but may miss out on Google’s HiLight, or Pixel Glow, feature.
Meanwhile, a Geekbench listing for the Pixel 11 Pro XL offers an early look at Tensor G6 performance and suggests a 16GB RAM option for the top-end model.
Pixel 11 could get a telephoto camera but lose HiLight
A tipster on X claims the standard Pixel 11 will not feature HiLight, the illuminated rear-panel feature that doubles as a notification indicator. The feature could therefore remain a reason to step up to one of the more expensive Pro models. The same leak says the Pixel 11 will be available with 12GB of RAM. That is not a major change from Google’s recent approach, with both the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 also offering 12GB RAM on their standard models. The reported lack of a 16GB variant is also unsurprising given the recent pressure on memory component costs.
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More interestingly, the Pixel 11 is said to feature a 10.8MP telephoto camera. The leak does not specify its focal length, but the Pixel 10 introduced a 5x telephoto camera, so a similar zoom range would make sense. This would also contradict an earlier leak claiming that the standard Pixel 11 could use a dual-camera setup without a dedicated telephoto sensor.
If the telephoto camera makes it to the final product, it could narrow one of the camera differences between the standard Pixel and Pro models. Google’s Pixel A-series and standard flagship models have traditionally relied heavily on computational photography, while dedicated telephoto hardware has been a more consistent Pro-series feature.
Pixel 11 Pro XL Geekbench listing
A Geekbench listing for the Pixel 11 Pro XL provides an early indication of the Tensor G6’s performance. The device, listed under the codename “Kodiak”, scored 2,112 points in single-core and 5,196 points in multi-core testing. The early Pixel 11 Pro XL result suggests a modest single-core improvement and a more noticeable multi-core gain, although benchmark results from pre-release hardware should not be treated as a final performance verdict.
The listing also shows 15.29GB of RAM, which could translate to a marketed 16GB configuration, alongside the Tensor G6 and a PowerVR C-Series GPU. Earlier leaks have pointed to a 4.11GHz peak clock speed for the seven-core Tensor G6.
Other reported Pixel 11 details include a 6.3-inch display, thinner camera bump, 4,985mAh battery and 30W charging. With the launch just a day away, buyers interested in the standard Pixel 11 will have to weigh its potential telephoto upgrade against the loss of HiLight, while the Pro XL could offer the bigger performance and RAM jump.
