As is customary, we already know a ton about Google’s latest smartphone series before it officially launches. The last-minute leaks are seriously piling up for the Pixel 10 — here’s everything you need to know.

Thanks to how the timeline shifted last year, the August timeslot is now the main event for Google’s huge yearly hardware showcase. We’re not complaining; it seems to have worked for the company. Getting ahead of the competition and courting the admittedly small pool of potential Apple converts means there’s less pressure to hit a home run as the last “big” launch of the year.

As with any leaks so close to launch, things can change almost at any moment. These are the most up-to-date tidbits and information as of publishing. Changes will be noted where necessary.

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Devices

You probably know what is coming thanks to lots and lots of leaks, but the Pixel 10 lineup for 2025 consists of the base Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

The phones are being joined by the Pixel Watch 4 in 41mm and 45mm sizes. Plus, there is even some room for a brand new pair of A-series Pixel Buds — the Pixel Buds 2a.

As far as lineups go, it’s pretty byb the numbers. No major surprises and hopefully some consolidation of the great work from last year with the Pixel 9 series.

Design

Google is going all-in on the Pixel 9 design for a second year. So, yes, as early leaks told us, the Pixel 10 series is identical to last year’s design for all intents and purposes. You could very easily argue this is a bad move, but if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right?

Previous design leaks suggest that the chassis size has changed slightly in all dimensions. That will be super annoying for accessories and any extras you hoped would be usable across both generations. Sadly, you won’t be able to get older, cheaper cases to work with the new phone.

Some other minor revisions include the extra camera lens on the Pixel 10 and some movement of the 5G antennae in the frame, which could help improve signal and connectivity. Overall, there are no major design changes. It’s the same again, just a bit thicker in most cases.

Colors

Colors are a contentious issue for the Pixel lineup. Why is Google intent on only offering the Pro lineup in staid options compared to the fun and playful base model?

Pixel 10 will once again feature a number of vibrant finishes there’s the trademark “Obsidian,” Google’s standard black, a vibrant “Indigo” blue, a muted “Frost,” and a bold “Limoncello” green. The latter gives us Lemongrass vibes, but it looks a little less bright.

As per the numerous leaks, the Pixel 10 Pro models will be available in the same “Obsidian” black, the familiar “Porcelain” white, a soft “Jade” green, and the gray-blue “Moonstone.” These colors are more muted and, yes, they’ll have glossy rails if that is a problem for you. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 has matte edges.

Like last year, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will once again only be offered in two colors: “Moonstone” and “Jade.” Eagle-eyed will notice that this would be the first time the Fold has been available without white or black options.

Specifications

Pixel 10 Pro in Porcelain

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Pixel 10 Pro in Moonstone

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Pixel 10 Pro in Obsidian

Yes, another year, another hope that Tensor is finally going to provide the performance uplift that we sort of deserve at this stage. The problems with Samsung Foundry should be forgotten soon as TSMC is taking over chip fabrication. Does that mean we’ll get performance parity with the best on Android? It’s highly unlikely, but there will be some improvements.

Could it be more than 50% faster? Efficiency still needs work. The top-tier Snapdragon chips of the past couple of years have been excellent for battery longevity. If Tensor G5 can get close, it will be an important forward step.

Pixel 10Pixel 10 ProPixel 10 Pro XLPixel 10 Pro FoldDisplay6.3-inch / FHD+ / 120Hz / 2000 nits6.3-inch / QHD+ / 120Hz / LTPO6.8-inch / QHD+ / 120Hz / LTPOOuter: 6.4-inch / FHD+ / 120Hz
Inner: 8-inch / QHD+ / 120HzSoCTensor G5Tensor G5Tensor G5Tensor G5Storage128/256GB UFS 4.0256/512/1TB UFS 4.0256/512/1TB UFS 4.0256/512/1TB UFS 4.0Memory12GB16GB16GB16GBBattery4,970mAh4,870mAh5,200mAh5,015mAh

A leak of a pre-release Pixel 10 Pro handset suggests that we’re getting a much-needed storage update. UFS 4.0 appears to be coming, which will help improve overall speed and smoothness. Apps, files, and services will load faster. On-device processing could also get a bump. This is almost as important to upgrade as the chipset, and it’ll be felt long into the future as these phones age.

All of the other specifications are by the numbers. Effectively, on paper, they are identical figures we’ve seen previously: 12GB RAM on the base model and 16GB RAM for the Pro tiers. The base storage is 128GB on the Pixel 10, 256GB on the Pixel 10 Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold.

Don’t expect any changes in screen size or resolution this year on the slabs. Each device’s screen size will be the same as its predecessor. That means a 6.3-inch FHD+ screen on the Pixel 10, a 6.3-inch QHD+ screen on the Pixel 10 Pro, and a 6.8-inch screen on the Pixel 10 Pro XL.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will have a marginally larger 6.4-inch outer screen, but the same 8-inch inner screen. Bezels should be smaller inside and out, according to leaks.

There are a few extras thrown in for good measure. First, faster PWM support, plus higher brightness levels across the board, around 200 nits in most cases. The Pixel 9 displays were great, so this is yet another quality-of-life improvement across the entire lineup.

Charging is staying practically the same across the board, but there is a little headroom for internal cell size growth. The Pixel 10 is getting a bump to a 4,970mAh battery, for some reason the the Pixel 10 Pro will have a marginally smaller 4,870mAh cell, while the Pixel 10 XL is said to ship with the biggest battery in a Pixel to date at 5,200mAh. The Fold gets upgraded too, to a supposed 5,015mAh. Which is also nice to see.

I’m personally really pleased that charging is supposed to increase to at least 29W via wire on the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is getting 39W wired charging, but information has been murky on whether the Fold is gaining faster speeds. One rumor suggests 23W wired, which is faster than last year, but not by a huge margin.

Cameras

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Another divergent area that might cause some problems is how the Pixel 10 series camera setups are altered. According to some rumors, there’s going to be greater separation between the base model and all Pro-tier phones. Namely, the sensors used are getting a big shake-up.

Some of the earliest leaks have stated that the Pixel 10 will allegedly ditch the big 50MP primary sensor in favor of the smaller Pixel 9a system. At least on paper, it might be a noticeable step down to mimic the Pixel 9a’s core system. That will mean a 48MP primary sensor, 12MP ultrawide, but the addition of a 10.8MP 5x telephoto could be one grace-saving addition. Just what justification does Google have for such a step down is going to be very interesting, but looking at the business element, it could help better separate the base from the Pro line.

Pixel 10Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XLPixel 10 Pro FoldMain48MP50MP48MPUltra-wide12MP48MP10.5MPTelephoto10.5MP48MP10.8MPSelfie10.5MP42MP10MP / 10MP

There are no such major changes on the Pixel 10 Pro line; they look almost identical to last year’s. So, that means 50MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 5x telephoto, and 42MP selfie camera. It’s familiar, but some camera tricks are coming, including 100x zoom and macro capabilities for the telephoto.

It’s the same story for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. It has the same setup as the previous generation: a 48MP main sensor, 10.5MP ultrawide, 10.8MP 5x telephoto, and Dual 10MP selfie cameras inside and outside.

“Camera Coach” is a touted function for the Pixel 10 series. It is said to help you take better photos with in-camera tips for framing, lighting adjustments, and more. AI could be a core component here to help budding photographers improve their photography in more situations.

Features

Finally, Magsafe is coming to the Pixel 10 this year, making the Made by Google lineup the first flagship-level Android devices to ship with magnets within the chassis. There’s no need for another case or workaround. Simply snap magnetic accessories like power banks, mounts, and extras directly to the back of your phone. This has been on many wishlists for several years, so it’s nice to see Google finally add it to a device.

Apparently, this will be called “Pixelsnap,” and it’ll end years of waiting for a top-tier phone with Qi2 support. The best thing is that, thanks to the work Apple has done pushing the Magsafe tech, we have a wealth of accessories to dive into right away.

Pixel 10 Pixelsnap charger

There is a rumor that like the iPhone, Google will ditch physical SIM card support for the Pixel 10 series in the United States. If that is true, you’ll need an eSIM from your carrier to use the device in the region. Global units will reportedly retain the physical slot, which still only allows for one SIM card, with further support for eSIMs in Android.

This might not be the problem it once was, but it limits which carriers you can use the Pixel 10 on in the US. It is unclear if this also means Canadian units will have this limitation if it is true. We’ll have to wait and see what and why Google has chosen this option in the coming weeks.

Lots has changed since early rumors surfaced about a “Pixie” on-device AI or “Pixel Sense,” in the past few months little has surfaced regarding the functions. If we get multimodal AI support, it’ll be a welcome addition to the suite of Material 3 Expressive changes that are already part and parcel in Android 16 QPR1 Beta builds. We do expect the Pixel 10 to launch with this version of Android 16 pre-installed after the annoyance of launching with Android 14 on Pixel 9 handsets last year.

Pricing

Some good news about the Pixel 10 lineup is that the base model’s pricing is identical to last year’s according to leaked pricing schedules. However, there are some changes in how the Pro lineup will work. Leaked US pricing suggests a $100 bump here, likely to account for the new 256GB base storage option.

128GB256GB512GB1TBPixel 10$799$899––Pixel 10 Pro$999$1,099$1,219$1,449Pixel 10 Pro XL–$1,199$1,319$1,549Pixel 10 Pro Fold–$1,799$1,919$2,149

This means a $1,099 start price for a Pro phone. It’s a steady climb that might put some people off. No word yet on what kind of pre-order deals might be floating around come launch, but with the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a coming later in the year, it could be free Gemini Pro subscriptions once again if that is all that is available come release day.

The Fold is starting at $1,799 again, which seems pretty much par for the course and it’ll go up to 1TB storage over the $2K mark.

Release date and availability

Made by Google 2025 is scheduled for August 20. After previous launches, pre-orders have opened with devices shipping just a few days later. The Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL started shipping from August 22, 2024. The Pixel 9 Pro and Pro Fold started shipping from September 4.

Some rumours suggest that the Pixel 10 will ship in a similar staggered approach this time around too. However, all of the “core” hardware, which includes the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and Pro XL, will ship at the same time. Supposedly, that’ll be from August 28.

According to early rumors, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be available on October 9. That would be a strange move, but not completely without precedent. If you put in a pre-order just know you will likely be waiting a while for your phone to arrive.

What are you most excited for or enticed by given the myriad Pixel 10 leaks over the past couple of months? Let us know down in the comments section below.

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