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Google has officially unveiled its new Pixel 11 lineup, set to release in Australia on Thursday, August 20, and there are some excellent pre-order bonuses to be had from Australia's major retailers and carriers.First up is the 6.3‑inch Pixel 11, the entry flagship, available from AU$1,499. Next comes the Pixel 11 Pro, also 6.3 inches, starting at AU$1,849, followed by the larger 6.8‑inch Pixel 11 Pro XL at AU$2,099. Topping the range is the premium foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold, which sports a 6.5-inch outer display and 8‑inch inner display, priced from AU$2,799.While the starting price for each device in the lineup has jumped by AU$100-AU$200, it's worth noting that Google has done away with the 128GB variant, with the base storage increased to 256GB.The Pixel 11 series is powered by Google's new Tensor G6 processor, which is said to deliver a 20% increase in power efficiency, 25% faster browsing and 15% faster app loading. Meanwhile, the new Titan M3 chip offers stronger security via post-quantum cryptography.Each device in the Pixel 11 range sports a redesigned camera bar with edge-to-edge glass and a metal frame for increased durability, while the Pro models get a new RGB ambient light system dubbed HiLight, which provides users with visual cues for caller ID, notifications and interactions with Gemini.Cameras have also received some notable upgrades across the board — while raw megapixel counts have remained the same since last year's Pixel 10 series, the sensors themselves have been redesigned to let in more light, faster capture speeds and increased zoom up to 120x.Right now, Australia's top retailers and telcos are offering discounts and bonuses to those who purchase one of the new devices ahead of release — these are the best Pixel 11 pre-order deals that are up for grabs.Best Pixel 11 offersVodafone and Optus are going hard on Pixel 11 value this year, with their offers running as late as October for some devices. Vodafone’s headline offer gives you AU$650 off the Pixel 11 across a 24‑ or 36‑month plan, while gamers score the wildest perk: a bonus PS5 when pre‑ordering the Pixel 11 Pro XL on the same terms.Optus counters with sheer discount muscle — stay connected on an eligible plan for 12, 24 or 36 months and you’ll save AU$500 on the Pixel 11 / Pixel 11 Pro, or a massive AU$1,000 on the Pixel 11 Pro XL or Pixel 11 Pro Fold.Retailers are stacking freebies instead of price cuts. JB Hi‑Fi is bundling a Fitbit Air with the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL, upgrading audio perks to Pixel Buds 2a for Pixel 11 Pro buyers and Pixel Buds Pro 2 for Pixel 11 Pro XL pre‑orders. The biggest sweetener lands with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold: a Pixel Watch 5 (45mm) in Olive. You can find out more about these deals and others below.
