The Google Pixel 9 collection made a splash at launch in 2024, offering a redesigned chassis, upgraded smarts and more. The upcoming Pixel 10 collection certainly has its work cut out to top that.
That said, the Google Pixel 10 launch is shaping up to be an interesting one, though not for the right reasons.
Rumors point towards what could be percieved as a downgraded Pixel 10. Sure, it’s said to feature a new Tensor G5, a bigger battery and a new 5x zoom camera, but the rest of the camera setup has allegedly been downgraded as a result, and it misses out on some features that were present in last year’s Pixel 9. It’s a very odd situation indeed.
Thankfully, that’s not the case across the entire selection, with the Pro and Pro XL models reportedly receiving some solid upgrades, along with the 10 Pro Fold.
That said, here’s everything there is to know about the Google Pixel 10 collection right now, from release date rumors to leaked specs, renders and more. If you want to find out more about Google’s upcoming foldable, we cover the latest Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold rumors separately.
Google Pixel 10 at a glance
- Google event confirmed for August 2025
- Near-identical design to Pixel 9 collection
- Pixel 10 could feature a new 5x zoom lens
- Pixel 10 could get a hardware downgrade
- New Tensor G5 chipset
- Slightly larger batteries and faster charging
Google Pixel 10 rumored release date
Google has announced an event scheduled to take place on August 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. BST, and it’s largely believed that the Pixel 10 collection will make its debut. After all, the Pixel 9 collection was revealed at an event in August 2024, ditching the previous October release window that Google had preferred.
Rumors suggest that the phone could go on sale a little over a week later, on 28 August 2025, though this is yet to be confirmed.
Google Pixel 10 design and screen rumors
While rumors suggest that the budget-friendly Google Pixel 9a is set to get a redesign, the same can’t be said for the Pixel 10 collection.
In fact, recent leaks suggest that it’s going to be a very iterative year for the flagship Pixel range. Recent Pixel 10 and 10 Pro renders from the ever-accurate @OnLeaks (in collaboration with Android Headlines) showcase a near-identical device, complete with the same combination of flat edges and rounded corners introduced with the Pixel 9 collection.
The accompanying leaked dimensions of 152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm are near-identical to the Pixel 9 too, measuring in only 0.1mm thicker than its predecessor.
As with the general look of the phone, the Pixel 10 is also said to sport the same 6.3-inch screen. It would’ve been an easy win for Google to slim down the bezels to match the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, iPhone 16 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 for added visual flair, but that doesn’t appear to be the case.
The leaked render does hint at an upgraded camera setup – but more about that in a bit.
It’s a similar story with the Google Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL; both look nearly identical to their predecessors, with the 10 Pro measuring 0.1mm thicker and the 10 Pro XL measuring the same 8.5mm.
Google Pixel 10 camera rumors
Camera performance is one key area of differentiation between the regular Pixel 10 and the Pro-branded models. While the regular Pixel offers a combination of main and ultrawide lenses, the Pro models feature a dedicated zoom lens.
If recent leaks are any indication, that could change with the introduction of the Pixel 10 – but it’s not all good news.
While rumors do suggest that the Pixel 10 will feature the same 10.8MP 5x zoom camera as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, it seems that the other cameras have had a significant downgrade.
The 48MP camera is said to feature the exact same 1/2.0-inch sensor as the budget-focused Pixel 9a, while the ultrawide will see a dramatic drop from 48MP down to just 12MP. It’s a very bizarre situation indeed.
The Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL, on the other hand, are said to feature near-identical camera hardware to last year’s equivalents – a combination of 50MP main, 48MP ultrawide and 48MP 5x telephoto sensors. Let’s hope that the Tensor G5’s upgraded ISP can squeeze a bit of performance boost out of the familiar sensors.
Google Pixel 10 performance and software rumors
The Pixel 10 collection is said to sport the Tensor G5. Given that every iteration of flagship Pixel for the past few years has boasted a new Tensor chipset, that’s not a surprise. What is surprising is that Google has changed manufacturers, ditching long-time partner Samsung and the Exynos chipset the Tensor chips have been loosely based on.
Instead, this year’s chipset is said to be manufactured by TSMC utilising its 3nm-class N3E process – the same as Apple uses for the A18 Pro and M4 chipsets – with sources claiming that Samsung’s equivalent delivers 10-20% less power.
Leaks suggest a boosted five Arm Cortex-A725 CPU cores in place of the three from the Tensor G4, albeit with fewer power-efficient Arm Cortex-A520 cores at two compared to four. It’s also once again said to utilise the bigger, more powerful Arm Cortex-X4 for any power-hungry tasks.
The accompanying GPU is rumored to support ray-tracing and GPU Virtualization, which are totally new to the Tensor chipset, while there’s said to be modest gains in the NPU department.
Interestingly, while the Pro models feature a vapor chamber, it won’t be present on the base Pixel 10, and it’ll also miss out on Wi-Fi 7 despite the Pixel 9 featuring the tech.
In terms of software, we expect the Pixel 10 range to ship with Android 16, especially given the software is already available on competing smartphones.
The headline feature is said to be Magic Cue, which is essentially a rebrand of the previously rumored ‘Pixel Sense’ project. Leaks claim that it’s designed to deliver a contextual and personalised smartphone experience, with the ability to integrate with Google apps to offer real-time predictions and shortcuts.
That’s said to include helping users complete tasks more efficiently, like searching for somewhere to eat and sending that information to a friend, as well as suggesting relevant information when it thinks it’s needed.
Importantly, it’s said that all of this processing is handled entirely on-device, meaning your data should remain secure and private.
Battery life should be a little better too, with rumors suggesting a 5% boost to 4970mAh, with charging speeds increasing to 29W and wireless up to 15W via Qi2.
