Last week, Google confirmed the Made by Google event will be held on August 20. We expect Google to reveal the Pixel 10 series as well as the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a at the event.
The new Pixel lineup includes Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Over the past few months, swirling rumors have been circulating about the upcoming Pixel phones and their alleged specs. However, it appears that the Pixel 10 series won't be a massive leap over the previous generation, with Google sticking to standard upgrades this time around.
Here's a roundup of all the rumors we've heard about the Pixel 10 series so far.
That same familiar design we've seen time and again
Some sharp-eyed people in Vancouver, Canada, spotted a Pixel 10 model while Google was filming an ad. From the looks of it, the design isn't a massive change from the Pixel 9 series.
It still features the same camera bump, although Google may trim the corners slightly to make the phone easier to hold. Other leaks also confirm that the Pixel 10 is not a massive departure from the current generation.
As for the supposed colors, a leaker on X says the Pixel 10 series will take the following shades:
- Pixel 10: Obsidian, Frost, Lemongrass, Indigo
- Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL: Obsidian, Porcelain, Moonstone, Jade
- Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Moonstone, Jade
Google's most powerful chip is on the way
All Pixel 10 phones could feature the Tensor G5 chip, manufactured using TSMC's N3E process. The leaked benchmarks suggest that Tensor G5 is Google's most powerful chip to date, boasting a staggering 36 percent performance leap over G4. The upcoming chip is also expected to be heavily optimized for on-device AI tasks.
The Tensor G5 is expected to be available with 16GB of RAM and storage options of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB across the lineup.
As for the screen size, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the only model that might stretch a bit, from the current 6.3-inch to 6.4 inches for the cover display, while the inner display remains at 8 inches. Additionally, the screen brightness on the Pixel 10 series might increase to 3,000 nits.
The new Pixel Fold might also feature a larger battery, at 5,015mAh. We hope Google has listened to the complaints from Pixel 9 users about poor battery life and extended the battery capacity in the other Pixel 10 phones.
An upgraded camera with more touch of AI
According to Android Authority, the vanilla Pixel 10 features a main 50MP Samsung GN8 camera sensor, as well as a 13MP Sony IMX712 ultrawide lens and an 11MP Samsung 3J1 telephoto lens. The selfie camera also houses an 11MP Samsung 3J1 sensor.
The Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, and three 48MP sensors for ultrawide, telephoto, and selfie.
As for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, leaks suggest we should expect a 48MP primary camera, a 10.5MP ultrawide lens, and a 10.8MP 5x telephoto lens. The setup shows no sign of upgrades compared to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The camera software is also expected to get a slew of AI-driven features.
Most AI-focused Pixel devices are on the way
With Google prioritizing AI, it is clear that the upcoming Pixel 10 series will likely be the most AI-focused Pixel lineup yet. The phones launch with Android 16 out of the box and some Pixel-exclusive features such as Pixel Sense, which serves as an on-device assistant and is capable of reading data from a wide range of apps.
Some models might get a price hike
There have been conflicting rumors about the price of the Pixel 10 series. AndroidHeadlines claims that only the Pixel 10 Pro XL will get a price hike, while the Fold variants' prices might surprisingly drop. Meanwhile, leaker Roland Quandt suggests that the entire Pixel 10 lineup may become more expensive.
What do you think about the Pixel 10 series phones? If you're a former Pixel owner, are you planning for an upgrade? Let us know.
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