Google’s Pixel 11 Pro is reportedly losing its cheapest storage option, according to a fresh pricing leak reported by French deals site Dealabs on July 7, 2026, and picked up by outlets including 9to5Google and Android Authority. The leak claims it will start at 256GB rather than 128GB, with European pricing starting at €1,199. Buyers upgrading from the current Pixel 10 Pro will get double the base storage, but likely at a noticeably higher entry price.
The change affects anyone planning to buy a Pixel 11 Pro when it launches later this summer, and it fits a pattern already seen from Apple and Samsung this year. Google is reportedly eliminating the 128GB base storage tier, meaning the Pixel 11 series will start at 256GB, with European starting prices expected to rise by roughly €100 across the board. The lineup is rumored to be revealed on August 12, ahead of a planned release later that month.
What The Leak Says About Pixel 11 Pro Pricing
According to Dealabs, the Pixel 11 could start at €999, while the Pixel 11 Pro may begin at €1,199. That figure aligns closely with what last year’s higher-capacity Pixel 10 Pro already cost, since the entry-level model is simply being retired rather than getting a true price hike for equivalent storage.
How The Pixel 11 Pro Compares To The Pixel 10 Pro
Last year’s Pixel 10 Pro started at $999 for 128GB. If the new European prices translate the same way, this model would land at roughly the same price as the 256GB storage upgrade already costs buyers on last year’s model. In plain terms, buyers aren’t paying more for the same phone. They’re paying last year’s upgraded storage price to make that upgrade the default.
The story looks different from its larger siblings. The Pro XL could cost €1,399, while the Pro Fold will start at €1,999 and go up to €2,389 for the 1TB storage variant. Unlike the standard Pro, those two models already started at 256GB last year, so their increase is a straight price hike without a storage trade-off attached.
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Storage Tiers And Color Options For The Pixel 11 Pro
Which Pixel 11 Pro Storage Option Makes Sense For Most Buyers
The Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold are said to support up to 1TB of storage, but the highest-storage version is said to be available only in Midnight Haze black. That leaves buyers three practical tiers to choose from at launch: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, a wider spread than the Pixel 10 Pro offered at debut.
Color options for the Pixel 11 Pro have also surfaced alongside the pricing details. Early reports point to a four-color lineup for the Pro model, matching the pattern set by past Pixel generations. Google traditionally reserves the top storage tier for a single, more understated finish, and this leak suggests that approach is continuing.
A few points about the Pixel 11 Pro remain unconfirmed. Here’s what’s still uncertain heading into Google’s official reveal:
- US dollar pricing, since no US pricing has leaked yet
- Whether RAM changes accompany the storage shift, since this week’s leak does not mention RAM at all, only storage and price
- Final color names, though French-language sourcing has offered a preview
- Exact announcement wording, since the pricing comes from a retail leak rather than Google itself
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Why The Pixel 11 Pro Price Shift Is Happening Now
The Pixel 11 pricing change reflects a broader challenge in the smartphone industry: rising component costs, especially for memory, with reports linking the increase to higher RAM and storage costs that are affecting device makers. Google isn’t alone in facing this pressure. Apple and Samsung have both adjusted the pricing of their 2026 flagships as memory chip costs climb across the industry.
Google has already confirmed the Pixel 11 lineup will be released on August 20, with an announcement event set for August 12. Preorders are expected to open shortly after the reveal event, giving shoppers a narrow window to compare the Pixel 11 Pro against discounted Pixel 10 Pro stock before committing.
For buyers who already planned to get a Pixel 11 Pro, the storage change works in their favor even if the sticker price climbs. Those weighing whether to upgrade might want to watch for Google’s official Made by Google pricing announcement before deciding, since leaked European figures don’t always convert directly to US dollar pricing once taxes and regional strategy come into play.
