The Pixel 11 Could Be the Next Victim of the RAM Shortage (theverge.com)
(Monday May 04, 2026 @05:00PM (BeauHD)
from the random-access-misery dept.)
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- News link: https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/26/05/04/1929210/the-pixel-11-could-be-the-next-victim-of-the-ram-shortage
- Source link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/923252/google-pixel-11-spec-leak-lower-ram
Google's Pixel 11 lineup [1]could see RAM cuts or lower starting configurations because of the global memory shortage, with [2]leaks suggesting the base model may drop from 12GB to 8GB while Pro models could add 12GB versions below the current 16GB tier. The Verge reports:
> There will be 16GB configurations available for each, but adding a lower-spec model could mean the 16GB version is getting a price hike. However, the silver lining is that the specs from MysticLeaks also include camera upgrades and brighter displays for the Pro models. The RAM shortage is pushing other phone makers, [3]including Samsung , to raise prices, too.
[1] https://www.theverge.com/tech/923252/google-pixel-11-spec-leak-lower-ram
[2] https://t.me/mysticleaks/163
[3] https://mobile.slashdot.org/story/26/04/24/2048217/samsung-could-lose-money-on-smartphones-for-the-first-time
> There will be 16GB configurations available for each, but adding a lower-spec model could mean the 16GB version is getting a price hike. However, the silver lining is that the specs from MysticLeaks also include camera upgrades and brighter displays for the Pro models. The RAM shortage is pushing other phone makers, [3]including Samsung , to raise prices, too.
[1] https://www.theverge.com/tech/923252/google-pixel-11-spec-leak-lower-ram
[2] https://t.me/mysticleaks/163
[3] https://mobile.slashdot.org/story/26/04/24/2048217/samsung-could-lose-money-on-smartphones-for-the-first-time
Hey, Google! Here's an alternate idea (Score:2)
by fahrbot-bot ( 874524 )
I know it would be against your business model, but how about reinstating support for your older phones so people can keep the ones they have longer? My Pixel 5a still works great. And while it doesn't get OS/Security updates anymore, I'm planning to keep it as long as it's working and supported on my network (Ting/T-Mobile) and the Play Store - like I did with my my previous phone, a Kyocera HydroVibe (2015 to 2021).
How much RAM? (Score:2)
What the hell are people running that needs 16GB RAM? Win11??
Re: (Score:2)
4 layers of abstraction to turn on the camera led.
Re: (Score:1)
Your are likely correct: Windows emulation.
8 to 16GB of RAM is recommended, but apparently some games would really like even more than 16GB.