Overview
The Google Pixel 11A (internally codenamed “Formosan”) introduces significant architectural revisions to Google’s mid-tier smartphone lineup, headlined by the integration of the Google Tensor G6 application processor alongside a dedicated Titan M3 security coprocessor. Crucially, the platform transitions from legacy cellular hardware to a MediaTek modem, an architectural shift aimed at enhancing cellular reception and connection stability over prior generations. The front of the device is centered around a 6.3-inch OLED display supporting variable refresh rates between 60 Hz and 120 Hz with a peak brightness reaching 3,350 nits (and up to 2,250 nits in High-Brightness Mode), powered by an integrated battery module rated at 4,870 mAh minimum (~5,000 mAh nominal) over a standard USB-C interface.
From a physical chassis perspective, confirmed CAD data and exterior dimensional specifications (153.46 × 72.35 × 9.0 mm) highlight a more compact, nearly flush oval camera housing accommodating a dual-sensor array comprising a 48 MP primary sensor and a 13 MP ultra-wide sensor. While the overall enclosure continues an iterative design ethos with noticeable display bezels and altered dimensions that prevent backwards case compatibility, the reduced camera bump improves pocketability and table stability. Because this device represents pre-release hardware lacking published teardowns, full internal acoustic damping, vapor dissipation channels, and microscopic structural sub-assemblies remain subject to validation upon retail physical teardown.
Running Android 17, the Pixel 11A benefits from Google’s established long-term firmware support cadence and kernel-level security architecture. While empirical power draw curves and thermal throttling under sustained heavy compute remain pending retail unit benchmarking, the pairing of an updated SoC node and a revised RF modem provides a solid foundation for day-to-day stability. The primary compromise remains in memory capacity, where base allocation is kept at 8 GB of RAM, which may constrain heavy multitasking and intensive local background models over multi-year operation.
Technical Specifications
| Codename | Formosan |
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 |
| Security Coprocessor | Titan M3 |
| Cellular Modem | MediaTek |
| System Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Display Size | 6.3 inches |
| Display Type | OLED |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz - 120 Hz |
| Display Peak Brightness | 3,350 nits (2,250 nits High-Brightness Mode) |
| Rear Camera Primary | 48 MP |
| Rear Camera Ultrawide | 13 MP |
| Battery Capacity | 4,870 mAh minimum (~5,000 mAh nominal) |
| Dimensions | 153.46 × 72.35 × 9.0 mm |
| Port | USB-C |
| Operating System | Android 17 |
- Upgraded Google Tensor G6 architecture with Titan M3 security hardware
- Transition to MediaTek cellular modem for improved reception and network stability
- High-luminance 6.3-inch 120 Hz OLED display reaching up to 3,350 nits peak brightness
- Streamlined, nearly flush camera module design for a lower-profile rear chassis
- Base system memory is restricted to 8 GB RAM
- Dimensional changes break accessory compatibility with previous-generation cases
- Front panel retains comparatively prominent display bezels