It appears that when the time comes around for the arrival of the Pixel 11 lineup, Google may well be discontinuing one storage variant of its latest smartphone offering. This conclusion can be drawn based on a recently leaked pricing structure from Dealabs France which reveals that Google will reportedly not include the 128GB storage capacity across its Pixel 11 range of devices. Instead, the lowest storage capacity option available will be 256GB.In addition to this, the leak indicates that while consumers will be getting increased capacity out of the box, they will also have to pay extra for their new devices in Europe. The leak comes just ahead of Google’s rumoured hardware launch event on August 12.About The AuthorJournalist and a writer with a strong interest in news, culture, technology, and human-interest stories. Passionate about making complex topics accessible and engaging.Pixel 11 series may start at 256GB storageAs per the details of the leak, the company may drop the 128GB variant altogether and start with 256GB of internal storage for all of its Pixel 11 phones. The more expensive ones will keep the promise of increased storage options, with 1TB storage being offered by the Pro and the foldable models.In case the report is true, then the storage options would include: 256GB, 512GB - Pixel 11 256GB, 512GB, 1TB - Pixel 11 Pro 256GB, 512GB, 1TB - Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB, 512GB, 1TB - Pixel 11 Pro FoldThe choice of storage option will allow Google to align with a growing trend in the industry whereby the major phone brands have stopped offering 128GB as the base storage option.European pricing points to higher launch costsThis leak also indicates that the people of Europe may have to spend more on the upcoming Pixel phone.More articles by AuthorTrending StoriesThe basic Pixel 11 phone is said to be priced starting from €999 (£879) for the 256 GB version of the phone, whereas the Pixel 11 Pro phone is said to be priced starting from €1,199 (£1,079). Pixel 11 Pro XL starts from €1,399 (£1,279), and Pixel 11 Pro Fold will cost around €1,999 (£1,799).Based on the above mentioned pricing:ModelStorageExpected PricePixel 11256GB€999 / £879Pixel 11512GB€1,129 / £999Pixel 11 Pro256GB€1,199 / £1,079Pixel 11 Pro512GB€1,329 / £1,199Pixel 11 Pro1TB€1,589 / £1,429Pixel 11 Pro XL256GB€1,399 / £1,279Pixel 11 Pro XL512GB€1,529 / £1,399Pixel 11 Pro XL1TB€1,789 / £1,629Pixel 11 Pro Fold256GB€1,999 / £1,799Pixel 11 Pro Fold512GB€2,129 / £1,919Pixel 11 Pro Fold1TB€2,389 / £2,149In an interesting turn of events, the Pixel 11 and the Pixel 11 Pro might not really be made any costlier than their counterparts from last year with similar 256GB storage capacity, but rather the choice to get a relatively cheaper 128GB version will no longer be available. The Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold are expected to go up in price by €100 each.No pricing details for the US yet.Launch expected in AugustOfficially, Google is set to launch the Pixel 11 range on August 12 through a hardware event. As per the leak, pre-orders can commence right after the launch while the devices are likely to hit the retail stores by August 20.There are mentions of some exciting colour options here as well. The normal Pixel 11 model is predicted to launch in four colours: Light Sterling, Midnight Haze, Fuchsia, and Moss, while Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL might get launched in Light Fog, Midnight Haze, Dune, and Pine. Pixel 11 Pro Fold model could launch in Midnight Haze and Pine colours, with 1 TB versions having Midnight Haze colours only.These leaks corroborate previous reports that suggested Google could bring a new feature, named Pixel Glow, to the market soon. This was spotted in Android 17 beta versions.What the pricing change could meanThis proposed pricing strategy comes on the backdrop of smartphone makers being challenged by higher costs of memory components. In the light of the available information, increasing prices for RAM and storage are thought to be among the reasons that have informed such pricing decisions in the industry.For customers, this is going to be a cost-benefit analysis. Although the cost will increase at entry level, all Pixel 11 models will feature double initial storage capacity than in the older generation devices.However, those customers who had been purchasing the least costly Pixel device will find it increasingly difficult to justify this increased entry-level cost in case of minor enhancements in hardware performance.Waiting may still be worthwhileHowever, for people who do not intend to upgrade their phones right away, patience may pay off. It is common practice for Google to roll out promotions and post-launch discounts on Pixel devices following their release. Moreover, the release of the Pixel 11 series will likely result in cheaper prices of the Pixel 10 series, thus making the latter a better choice for customers that do not require the latest model.Google will likely announce the full specs and pricing of the Pixel 11 series in August. FAQsWhat storage choices are anticipated for the Google Pixel 11 lineBased on the leak, Google’s Pixel 11 lineup will begin with 256GB of storage space, and there will be some higher models with up to 1TB of storage.Does Google get rid of the 128 GB variant of the PixelYes, according to the leak. Google has apparently scrapped the 128 GB version of the entire Pixel 11 family.Would the Pixel 11 family be costlier?Leaked European pricing indicates higher initial prices, especially for the Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.When will Google launch the Pixel 11 series?Google plans to reveal the Pixel 11 series on August 12, and you’ll probably see it hit stores about a week later, around August 20.What colours will the Pixel 11 series come in?Leaks point to colors like Light Sterling, Midnight Haze, Fuchsia, Moss, Light Fog, Dune, and Pine, though some colors will depend on which model you pick.end of article