What to Expect From Google’s Pixel 10 Unveiling Next Month
Google is about to unveil its next line of Pixel devices, the Pixel 10 series, according to an invite from tech journalists. The company says the event will focus on “new Pixels, watches, headphones, and more,” so expect a packed crowd. There have been plenty of leaks about these devices, but in a few weeks, we’ll finally know what to expect.
How to watch the Pixel 10 presentation
Google’s invitation didn’t include details on where to watch the event, called “Made by Google,” but if it’s anything like previous ones , you’ll be able to watch it on YouTube . The “Made by Google” event will take place in New York City on August 20 at 1 p.m. ET. While the general public won’t be able to attend in person, you can keep up to date on Lifehacker.
What Pixel 10 Leaks and Rumors Tell Us
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for tech companies to keep their devices under wraps, but that means we already have a pretty good idea of what to expect. While nothing can be confirmed until the event itself, a number of reputable sources have already compiled full details of the Pixel 10.
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
As with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google intends to continue releasing foldable phones under the Pixel name rather than as separate devices. That’s great news, given how much my colleague David Neeld loved the Pixel 9 Pro Fold , and the new model looks set to continue that trend.
According to leaked specs courtesy of Onleaks and Android Headlines, which have largely proven accurate in their recent Samsung predictions , the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be very similar to last year’s model, but with a few key improvements. The outer display will be slightly wider, at 6.4 inches compared to last year’s 6.3 inches, but it’s also noticeably brighter, with a 10% increase to 3,000 nits at max. The cameras will be identical, with a 48MP/10.5MP/10.8MP rear setup and 10MP selfie cameras on both the front and inner screens. But the biggie is the much larger battery, 5,015mAh versus the Pixel 9 Pro’s 4,650mAh. That’s a 7% increase, and charging speeds should be faster, too. It is also expected to be the first foldable smartphone to be fully dust-proof and IP68 rated, finally approaching the level of ruggedness seen in non-foldable phones.
Speaking of non-folding phones, you can expect the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, like the entire Pixel 10 lineup, to be powered by Google’s proprietary Tensor G5 processor, which should improve performance.
Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro
The Pixel 10 has allegedly already been spotted in the wild, thanks to photos apparently taken for a Google ad in Vancouver. The photos were originally posted in a now-deleted post by @MarksGonePublic on X and then reported by 9to5Google . They show the base model Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, which look a lot like last year’s models. That’s great for fans of those phones, but a little disappointing for me — I was hoping Google would ditch the camera bar on its new phones, like it did with the Pixel 9a .
As for the phone’s internals, they are again in line with Android headlines . Here, we can again expect the Tensor G5 chip, as well as a 6.3-inch display with a maximum brightness of 3000 nits. The battery is expected to be 5% larger at 4970 mAh. In addition, charging speeds are expected to increase.
The odd thing here is the cameras — the base model has arguably inferior cameras compared to the previous model. According to Android Authority , the Pixel 10 Pro will get a similar 50MP/48MP/48MP main camera as its predecessor, along with a slightly more powerful 48MP front-facing camera, but the base Pixel 10 isn’t as lucky. While it does get the 11MP telephoto lens that the Pixel 9 lacked, its ultra-wide lens is significantly weaker to compensate. The wide-angle lens is the same 50MP as the previous model, but the ultra-wide is now 13MP instead of 48MP.
Pixel Watch 4
Based on renders published by 91mobiles (provided by Onleaks), the new Pixel Watch looks to be slightly thicker than previous versions (14.3mm vs. 12.3mm) and will feature two mysterious new buttons. While a thicker watch seems disappointing at first glance, it could also point to a larger battery, as supported by the disappearance of the charging contacts on the Pixel Watch 2, which could indicate a new way to charge the device. There could also be additional components or sensors.
As for the hardware, Android Headlines reports that the watch will still use the same core chipset as the previous model, the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1, but with a new coprocessor that Google calls the M55, which will be responsible for Gemini-related tasks. The watch will also get a brighter display, with 3,000 nits of brightness. The watch will still be available in two sizes (41mm and 45mm). Android Headlines also suggests that battery capacity will increase, with 30 hours of battery life for the smaller model and 40 hours for the larger one (or more with power saving mode enabled).
It’s important to note that Google may not unveil the Pixel Watch 4 at the event and may instead just tease it; however, the Pixel Watch 3 did come out shortly after the Pixel 9 series.
Android, AI and Software
Android 16 is finally here , and it’s likely to power the next generation of Google devices. Pixel phones are known for their intelligent software, and while Android 16 already comes with features like Live Updates and an improved desktop mode, a Pixel-exclusive AI assistant called Pixel Sense is rumored to be in the works. Pixel Sense will have access to information from your documents, files, notes, Gmail, and other apps, which should make it more context-aware than the current Gemini assistant. There will likely be other, smaller updates in the next few years, like “Speak-to-Tweak,” a voice-based photo editing tool.
Prices
Sources are split on the pricing of Google’s next line of Pixel devices. Android Headlines seems to think the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will drop by $300 to $1,499, while the Pixel 10 will remain at $799 and the Pixel 10 Pro will increase by $100 to $1,099. Meanwhile, tipster Roland Quandt at Bluesky predicts price increases across the board, but notably only reports European pricing — it may vary by region.