The Pixel 10 may find yourself being the smartphone shock of the 12 months

Google is notoriously unhealthy at concealing upcoming Pixel phones. In recent times, rumors have made it attainable to glean main particulars months upfront, to the purpose the place even the tech big appears resigned to acknowledging merchandise forward of time. There was nothing very stunning when the Pixel 9 lineup made its public debut in August 2024, and we all know a stunning quantity in regards to the budget-priced Pixel 9a, coming this spring.

A group of Pixel 10 units are already on the horizon. So what can we find out about them to this point, by way of specs, options, pricing, and a launch date? Anticipate to see extra info right here because it turns into out there, together with a flood of stories round late Might.

Pixel 10 specs and options

An evolution in cellphone design, not a revolution

Little or no is understood about Google’s {hardware} or software program plans, however courtesy of GSMA information uncovered by SmartPrix, it looks like there are 4 fashions on the best way: the Pixel 10, the Pixel 10 Professional, the Pixel 10 Professional XL, and the Pixel 10 Professional Fold. That is a mirror of the Pixel 9 lineup, so do not anticipate any revolutionary design modifications. The GSMA information is backed up by Android Police, which claims that Google is utilizing 4 horse-themed codenames: Frankel (Pixel 10), Blazer (Pixel 10 Professional), Mustang (Pixel 10 Professional XL), and Rango (Pixel 10 Professional Fold). Why horses? Your guess is pretty much as good as mine.

Leaked Google paperwork seen by Android Authority point out that the corporate’s subsequent cell processor, the Tensor G5, can be manufactured by Taiwan’s TSMC utilizing a 3nm course of. That die dimension is smaller than the 4nm used for the G4, which ought to make it extra environment friendly, however the greater information is that in switching from Samsung to TSMC, the G5 might doubtlessly be higher optimized for Google’s priorities — reminiscent of AI. Let me emphasize the phrase “doubtlessly,” although. Semiconductor design is troublesome, and there have not been another rumors in regards to the G5’s specs. There may be nothing till Google is able to make an announcement, or a leaker manages to supply benchmarks.

The Pixel 10 collection will no less than ship with some model of Android 15, which is at present out there on units just like the Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25. It might conceivably get Android 16, nonetheless, since that is already in beta, and there are indicators of accelerated improvement. Android Authority is claiming a launch in Q2 2025, which means someday between April and June. Android 15 debuted in October 2024, about two months after the Pixel 9 hit doorsteps — Google would little doubt prefer to impress prospects extra by delivery new {hardware} and software program concurrently.

One other cheap assumption is that Google will add extra Pixel-specific AI options. That is been the development for years, and with Google pounding the drum for Gemini, its generative AI platform, there is not any signal of issues slowing down. It is only a query of what these options can be and the way properly they’re going to compete in opposition to what Apple has deliberate for Apple Intelligence on the iPhone 17.

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Pixel 10 launch date and pricing

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If the Pixel 10 lineup follows the identical sample because the Pixel 9, it is principally more likely to launch in August 2025. 12 months-over-year, although, the Pixel 9 did ship two months sooner than the Pixel 8, so there’s at all times the chance Google will shock us once more. A spring launch of Android 16 may even enable for a Might or June rollout. Finally, the Pixel 10 can be restricted by the pace of Google’s manufacturing and provide chains — and due to that, I doubt we’ll see something earlier than July. There’s an out of doors probability Google will revert again to an October launch window.

In any case, we might study extra at Google’s subsequent I/O developer convention, scheduled for Might 20 and 21. The corporate used its 2024 occasion keynote to tease the Pixel 9, so it could be unusual to see completely nothing at I/O 2025. If a Might or June launch does occur — unlikely because it may be — we would witness a full reveal, livestreamed to the world.

Pricing may very well be the most important query mark. By default, I am assuming Google will wish to follow the identical costs because the Pixel 9 collection (see under), however Chinese language import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration may lead Google to hike costs if it desires the identical revenue margins. All anybody can do is wait to see how the politics shake out, to not point out C-suite decision-making and the aggressive panorama. Apple surprised a number of folks by delivery the iPhone 16e for $599, a full $170 greater than its predecessor, the third-gen iPhone SE.

If Google does copy the Pixel 9’s marketing strategy, costs might appear like this:

• Pixel 10: $799
• Pixel 10 Professional: $999
• Pixel 10 Professional XL: $1,099
• Pixel 10 Professional Fold: $1,799

Keep tuned as extra rumors emerge. For now, do not take any costs or launch dates as gospel.

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