The Google Pixel 11A, Google’s next lower-cost flagship, appears to have been leaked for the first time through a series of CAD renders published in late September 2026. The images offer an early look at the design and potential specifications of the handset before any official announcement.
According to the renders, the Pixel 11A will arrive in a new purple colour while otherwise retaining a simple flat design without a camera bump, much like the Pixel 10A, which launched at around £395. The purple option would join black, silver and green variants, each of which is likely to be renamed with more distinctive marketing labels ahead of release.
A More Powerful Processor
While the design appears largely unchanged, the Pixel 11A is expected to feature the Tensor G6 processor, the same chip found in the £710 Pixel 11. That would mark a notable upgrade, given that the Pixel 10A used the older Tensor G4 processor shared with the Pixel 9 series.
The Pixel 10A was already well regarded for offering one of the best cameras in its price range, but it lacked access to several Pixel 10 features, including Magic Cue for contextual assistance. A move to the Tensor G6 could help close that gap and bring the A-series closer in capability to Google’s higher-end models.
Pricing and Release Timing
The Pixel 11A is likely still months away from an official unveiling. For reference, the Pixel 10A was announced in February, suggesting a similar timeframe for its successor.
Pricing remains uncertain, particularly given the ongoing RAM shortage that could affect the initial cost of Google’s A-series. The Pixel 7A through 10A all started at around £395, but a starting price closer to £475 would not be unexpected, mirroring the rest of the Pixel 11 lineup. Should that happen, Google may follow the approach taken with the base Pixel 11 by dropping the entry-level 128GB model and retaining a 256GB configuration, much as it currently does with the Pixel 10A.
Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the leaked renders. The purple colour, alongside black, silver and green, would give the A-series four variants at launch.
