The Pixel 11 series has officially been unveiled with a whole suite of new video features for the camera systems and even a few upgrades for some older functions. Here’s everything new and what you need to know.
While the Pixel has long been a photography powerhouse, the Pixel 11 series marks a massive leap forward for video. Driven by the new Tensor G6 processor, Google has introduced a dedicated hardware accelerator specifically designed to handle complex video tasks that were previously impossible on mobile.
The most significant technical achievement this year is the addition of 4K bokeh portrait video. While previous Pixels offered cinematic blur, the Tensor G6’s new custom accelerator allows the phone to render high-resolution, professional-grade background blur in real-time. This feature is available across the entire series, bringing a cinematic depth-of-field to your everyday clips.
For those who need the absolute best quality, the Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold models feature an upgraded Video Boost up to 8K resolution. This enhanced visual option improves on the 8K modes that were introduced on the Pixel 10 last year.
The Pro models also debut Pro Stable Video, a new feature that automatically activates in shaky, brightly lit environments, for instance, when you are jogging or moving quickly. It combines hardware stabilization with AI to deliver ultra-steady, cinematic footage at up to 8K resolution.
