Pixel 11 Pro Fold Leak Shows Pine Finish Ahead of August 12

A leaked render appears to show Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold in a dark green “Pine” finish, pairing the color with muted gold or beige trim around the frame, rear logo, and camera housing. The image was posted by the Mystic Leaks Telegram account and first reported by Android Headlines; Google has not confirmed the device, its name, or the color.
The render only shows the folded phone from the rear, but it lines up with earlier CAD-based leaks. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold reportedly retains the broadly rectangular camera island introduced on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, with two horizontal pill-shaped cutouts holding the rear cameras and flash. In other words, this looks like an iterative external redesign rather than a wholesale rethink of Google’s foldable hardware.

A dark green Google Pixel phone with a gold-trimmed dual-camera module stands on a reflective surface.A more distinctive foldable finish​

The Pine treatment is the interesting part. Google’s foldables have generally shipped in restrained, low-risk shades, while the company has been more willing to experiment with colors on conventional Pixel phones. The darker green back and contrasting metallic-looking accents make the alleged Pixel 11 Pro Fold look considerably less anonymous than the usual black, white, or gray flagship.
That does not establish the final retail palette. Leaked renders can use internal names, unfinished materials, or colors that later vary by region, storage tier, or retailer. Still, the image is consistent with separate reporting from 9to5Google and Android Authority, both of which identified Pine as a likely Pixel 11 Pro Fold option.

More consequential leak: the modem​

The color render arrives shortly after an FCC filing believed to cover the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Android Authority reported that the filing supports earlier claims that Google’s Tensor G6 platform could move away from Samsung’s Exynos modem hardware and use a MediaTek modem instead.
That is potentially more important than the exterior finish. Modem behavior affects signal performance, power consumption, standby battery life, and how well a phone handles marginal cellular coverage. It is too early to call the apparent supplier change an upgrade: FCC filings reveal radio certifications and supported bands, not real-world battery, carrier, or reception results. Google will need to disclose the final platform, and independent testing will need to establish whether the change improves the experience.
The filing also gives the foldable’s existence more weight than a single render, although it does not confirm final specifications, price, availability, or software features.

What it means for buyers​

For consumers, this is not yet a reason to delay or accelerate a purchase. The leaked image offers a first look at a potentially bolder color, but it says nothing about the areas that determine whether a foldable is worth buying: durability, display quality, camera hardware, battery life, modem performance, pricing, and software support.
Windows users considering a Pixel will likely care more about cross-device workflows, web-based Google services, Android file transfer, and third-party phone integration than Pine’s paint job. Those capabilities are not meaningfully clarified by this leak.
Reportedly, Google will unveil the Pixel 11 family at its August 12 Made by Google event, where the Pine finish and the phone’s actual hardware should become clear.

References​

  1. Primary source: Android Headlines
    Published: 2026-07-13T12:34:02+00:00
  2. Related coverage: androidcentral.com
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  5. Official source: 9to5google.com
  6. Related coverage: androidauthority.com
 
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