Google has confirmed Pixel price hikes as the ongoing global RAM shortage continues to push hardware costs higher. In an interview with 9to5Google, Google's Vice President of Devices and Services, Shakil Barkat, confirmed that price hikes are coming to Pixel phones, emphasizing that Google's hardware division has been heavily impacted by a "severe, supplier-driven RAM memory crisis."

The executive pointed to Morgan Stanley data showing that the price of 1GB of RAM has jumped from $2.80 in 2025 to $12 this year. Barkat said Google has shielded customers from these supply fluctuations for as long as possible, but the entire Pixel 11 lineup will now see "adjustments" rolled out dynamically.

According to recent leaks, prices across the Pixel 11 lineup are expected to increase by $100. The base Pixel 11 could start at $899, up from the Pixel 10's $799. The Pixel 11 Pro is expected at $1,099, and the Pixel 11 Pro XL at $1,299. Leaks also suggest Google is reducing RAM on base Pro models from 16GB to 12GB.

The disruption will also impact "in-market Pixel phones," possibly including the Pixel 10a. Barkat added that Google is working to make Android more RAM-efficient to "enable devices to have less RAM while maintaining a great user experience."