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Google’s next foldable just leaked in its most elegant color yet

Pixel 11 Pro Fold is going classy like the rest of the Pixel 11 lineup with a Pine finish

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Google’s next foldable has just leaked in a refreshing new color option. The company’s next foldable was spotted in a new Pine finish, which adds a touch of elegance to the overall look, Mysteal Leaks shared what appears to be an official render showing the back of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

This image reveals a muted green rear panel paired with a light gold frame, matching a Pine color name that previously appeared in leaked wallpaper and storage information. Although Google has yet to confirm the device or its available finishes.

Pine suits Google’s foldable surprisingly well

The green is relatively restrained, adding a touch of elegance to the otherwise basic colorways offered on the last-gen Pixel 10 Pro Fold. To recall, last year’s Pixel foldable debuted in Jade and Moonstone. The light gold frame and Google logo provide enough contrast to keep the device from looking overly subdued. Pine is also expected to appear on the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL.

Google appears to have cleaned up the camera island as well. The module is narrower, and the camera cutouts now extend almost to its edges. The flash and microphone have moved inside the pill-shaped section, removing the additional strip of metal found on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

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One particularly large circular element in the top-left corner appears to be the flash. Its unusual size has already sparked speculation that Google’s rumored Pixel Glow notification light could be incorporated there. The render alone cannot confirm that connection, so the giant flash may simply be a giant flash.

A familiar foldable has reportedly lost some weight

Earlier CAD renders suggested the Pixel 11 Pro Fold will retain almost the same height, width, and general silhouette as its predecessor. Google may at least have trimmed its thickness from 10.8mm to 10.1mm when folded and from 5.2mm to 4.8mm when open.

Recent pricing leaks point to 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB configurations. Pine may only be offered with the first two capacities, while the 1TB model could remain exclusive to the darker Midnight Haze color. European pricing reportedly starts at 1,999 Euros, representing a possible 100-euro increase over the previous generation.

Google has confirmed its next Made by Google hardware event for August 12 in New York City. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is expected to join the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL there. The hardware changes may be conservative, but Pine gives Google’s familiar foldable design considerably more personality. At nearly 2,000 euros, it will need plenty more hiding beneath that handsome green exterior.

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