Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Google has officially confirmed that the Pixel 11 lineup will launch with higher prices due to the global RAM supply crisis. Here's what it means for Pixel 11, existing Pixel phones, and whether you should buy now or wait.

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Timestamps
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00:00 Pixel 11 price hike confirmed
00:30 Why Google is raising prices
01:54 Entire Pixel lineup affected
03:00 Expected Pixel 11 pricing
04:02 Existing Pixel phones may get pricier
04:55 Pixel 11a early rumors
05:50 AI & RAM costs explained
06:45 Google's optimization strategy
07:23 Final thoughts