A code name found in a beta version of Phone by Google has added weight to reports that the Pixel 11a is already under development. The name, Formosan, appeared alongside internal codes linked to the wider Pixel 11 family.
The finding is not an official product announcement from Google. Internal names can change before a device is introduced, but their presence in a Google application provides an early indication of work behind the scenes.
A Code Name Among Pixel 11 Devices
Android Authority identified the list in Phone by Google version 230.0.946661649-publicbeta-pixel. It included Cubs, Grizzly, Kodiak, Yogi, and Formosan.
Previous leaks have associated Cubs with Pixel 11, Grizzly with Pixel 11 Pro, Kodiak with Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Yogi with Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Formosan has been linked to the expected Pixel 11a.
| Code Name | Associated Model |
|---|---|
| Cubs | Pixel 11 |
| Grizzly | Pixel 11 Pro |
| Kodiak | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
| Yogi | Pixel 11 Pro Fold |
| Formosan | Pixel 11a |
Most of the listed names follow a bear-related naming pattern. Cubs, Grizzly, Kodiak, and Yogi are associated with bears, while Formosan stands apart from that theme.
The appearance of Formosan in Phone by Google does not reveal specifications or a release schedule. Google has not announced the Pixel 11a or confirmed that Formosan is its final internal designation.
Pixel 11 Is Expected to Take Priority
Google is scheduled to hold its Made by Google event on August 12. The company is expected to focus on its main Pixel 11 lineup at that event.
Devices believed to be part of the announcement include Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Pixel Watch 5 and a new generation of Pixel Buds are also expected.
The Pixel 11a is not among the products expected to appear in that agenda. Its absence suggests that the A-series model remains at an earlier development stage than the flagship devices.
What the Pixel 10a Established
The reported Pixel 11a would succeed the Pixel 10a, which was released in March in India for Rs. 49,999. That model offers a 6.3-inch display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Google equipped the Pixel 10a with its Tensor G4 chipset and the Titan M2 security coprocessor. These components form the current technical baseline for the A-series line.
| Feature | Pixel 10a |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 inches, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Tensor G4 |
| Main rear camera | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 13 MP |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh |
The Pixel 10a has two rear cameras, led by a 48 MP main sensor, and a 13 MP front camera. It also carries a 5,100 mAh battery with 30W wired charging and 10W wireless charging.
Those details offer a reference point for what may follow in the next A-series phone. Google has not disclosed any upgrades, pricing, or launch plans for the Pixel 11a.
