Google Pixel 11 Pro Hands-on Photos of Dune and Matte Black Colors Leak Ahead of Launch

With Google’s upcoming MadeByGoogle hardware showcase just around the corner, retail preparations are officially underway—and so are the last-minute leaks. Freshly obtained hands-on photos provided exclusively by insider Carlos at Pixel News Hub give us an early real-world look at the Google Pixel 11 Pro, showcasing both its physical design and final retail packaging.

According to sources, demo units are already arriving in the backrooms of US carrier stores, confirming key aesthetic details ahead of the official reveal.

First Look: ‘Dune’ Retail Packaging and Matte Black Hardware

The leaked photos highlight two distinct colorways and key exterior design choices:

The ‘Dune’ Retail Box:

The retail box confirms the soft-pink terracotta finish officially named “Dune”. The front artwork showcases Google’s iconic pill-shaped rear camera island with a sleek metal trim and triple-lens array. A sticker on the side clearly marks it as a DEMO unit, confirming that carrier display setups are actively being prepped for retail floors.

Hands-On in Matte Black:

A real-world photo of the physical device shows the classic dark option—likely marketed as Obsidian or Matte Black. The rear glass features a smooth, glare-free matte texture that sits flush against the raised metallic camera visor.

Major Specs & Key Features (What to Expect)

According to technical reports and promo leaks aggregated on NokiaPowerUser, the Pixel 11 Pro introduces massive internal and external upgrades:

• 2nm TSMC Tensor G6 (“Malibu”): As detailed in NPU’s breakdown on the Tensor G6 shift, Google has migrated manufacturing to TSMC’s 2nm process for dramatic improvements in power efficiency and thermal stability. It is paired with a MediaTek M90 modem for reduced 5G power consumption.

• “Pixel Glow” RGB Notification Bar: NPU’s Pixel 11 Pro preview highlights that Google has replaced the rear temperature sensor with an illuminated RGB light bar on the camera visor. This strip glows in dynamic colors to signal notifications, charging status, camera countdowns, and Gemini AI activity.

• 3,600-Nit LTPO Display: The Pro model features a 6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED display running at 1–120Hz, reaching peak brightness levels of up to 3,600 nits for outdoor visibility.

• Advanced Triple Camera Setup: As revealed in NPU’s leaked image gallery breakdown, the camera array packs a 50MP main sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and a 48MP periscope telephoto lens capable of up to 120x Super Res Zoom alongside simultaneous dual photo/video recording.

• 16GB LPDDR5X RAM Standard: To keep local on-device “Gemini Intelligence” running fluidly in the background, all Pro variants now ship standard with 16GB of RAM.

Specifications Overview

You can check out NokiaPowerUser’s Pixel coverage for deeper breakdowns on the rest of the upcoming lineup.