The Google Pixel 10 series is generating considerable buzz as its anticipated launch date of August 20, 2025, approaches. Google is set to unveil the new smartphones at the Made by Google event, with expectations running high for advancements in both hardware and software.
Release Date and Availability
The official unveiling of the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold is slated for August 20, 2025. Recent rumors suggest that the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL will be available for purchase around August 28, approximately a week after the launch event. However, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, along with the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a, may experience a delay and are expected to hit the shelves around October 9.
Design and Display
While a radical redesign isn't expected, the Pixel 10 is likely to maintain the design language established by the Pixel 9, featuring the pill-shaped camera bump and flat front display. Subtle refinements in the phone's thickness and how the flat sides integrate with the back are anticipated. The screen sizes are expected to remain similar to the Pixel 9 counterparts, with the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro models sporting the same sized OLED screens.
Camera Enhancements
One of the most notable upgrades is the rumored addition of a telephoto lens to the standard Pixel 10 model. This would mark a significant step, bringing a feature previously exclusive to the Pro models to the entry-level device. The Pixel 10 may incorporate an 11MP Samsung 3J1 sensor for its telephoto lens, similar to the one found in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are expected to feature a more impressive camera array, potentially including a 50MP wide lens, a 48MP ultrawide lens with macro focus, and a periscope telephoto lens. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL may also feature a 48MP selfie camera. This advanced setup could enable a staggering 100x zoom capability, thanks to an enhanced "Pro Res Zoom" feature leveraging AI and pixel binning techniques.
Performance and Software
The Pixel 10 series is expected to be powered by Google's new Tensor G5 chip, built on TSMC's 3nm process. This new chip is expected to bring improved performance and power efficiency. While raw power improvements may be modest, the Tensor G5 is likely designed to excel in local AI feature processing. The Pixel 10 series will debut with Android 16 and is expected to come with a promise of 7 years of OS and security updates. New AI features are anticipated, including "Video Generative ML" for enhanced video editing, "Speak-to-Tweak" for quick photo edits, and a feature that transforms sketches into images. Google is also introducing Conversational Photo Editing, allowing users to edit photos using voice or text prompts powered by Gemini.
Other Rumored Features
Pricing and Availability
While global tariff concerns had raised the possibility of a price increase, current reports indicate that Google is maintaining consistent pricing for the Pixel 10 family.
Here's a breakdown of the expected pricing for the US market:
The Pixel 10 will come with six months of Google AI Pro and Fitbit Premium, along with three months of YouTube Premium. The Pixel 10 Pro models will include a year of Google AI Pro, six months of Fitbit Premium, and three months of YouTube Premium.
Google is offering an exclusive offer for new subscribers who sign up for emails, who will receive a promotional code for use with the Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL phones.
