Google Pixel 12 series leak reveals improved screen for upcoming Fold, Android 18 and more: What to expect
Follow UsPixel 12, Pixel 12 Pro and Pixel 12 Pro XL could retain display resolutions similar to the Pixel 11 lineup.
Pixel 12 Pro Fold is expected to get a 2296 × 2404p inner display, up from 2076 × 2152p on its predecessor.
Google Pixel 12 series is reportedly being tested with Android 18. It could launch in August 2027.
Google announced the Pixel 11 series in August 2026. Nearly two months after their launch, leaks around the Pixel 12 series have started emerging in tech circles. In a recent leak, the screen resolution and model numbers of upcoming Pixel 12 models appeared online. The handsets are expected to run on Android 18 and could launch next year in August, if Google follows the trend.
SurveyAccording to OVR+, the GSMA IMEI database revealed four new Pixel smartphones. Based on the screenshot of the listing, the Pixel 12 could carry model number ‘GC0QU’ and the Pixel 12 Pro could have the ‘GWU59’ model number. Further, the Pixel 12 Pro XL and Pixel 12 Pro Fold were spotted with ‘G7U1Y’ and ‘G4D5D’ model numbers.
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Pixel 12 Pro Fold to offer higher resolution
Apart from the model number, the screen resolutions were also leaked. The Pixel 12 is expected to have a 1080 × 2400p resolution. The Pixel 12 Pro will likely get a 1280 × 2824p resolution, while the Pro XL is said to have a 1344 × 2952p resolution. These are largely similar resolutions to the Pixel 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL.
However, the Pixel 12 Pro Fold is said to offer a higher-resolution inner screen at 2296 × 2404p compared to the 11 Pro Fold’s 2076 x 2152p main display. This means the upcoming foldable will likely offer higher pixels per inch (PPI), which could translate to sharper text and more detailed image viewing.
The change is expected to upscale the multitasking experience on the larger screen. Further, the report speculates the company could change the aspect ratio for different ergonomics. The Pixel 12 series is reportedly undergoing testing with Android 18. However, details about its possible features remain scant at the moment.
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Pixel 12 series launch timeline (expected)
Google Pixel 12 series will likely launch in early August 2027 and could include four models: Google Pixel 12, Pixel 12 Pro, Pixel 12 Pro XL and Pixel 12 Pro Fold. Details of a possible wide foldable remain unknown at the time of writing this report.
