Google's upcoming Pixel 10 lineup hints at a refined improvement
On August 20, 2025, Google is set to unveil the much-anticipated Pixel 10 series, bringing significant improvements and innovations across various aspects.
Powered by Tensor G5
At the heart of the Pixel 10 series lies the new Tensor G5 chip, manufactured by TSMC on a 3nm process. This advancement promises greater power efficiency and better thermal management, addressing overheating and battery life issues seen in previous generations. The G5's larger die size suggests enhanced AI silicon capacity, improving on-device AI tasks like voice recognition and image processing [2][4].
Camera Upgrades
The Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro models continue with a multi-lens rear camera setup. The standard Pixel 10 is rumoured to finally gain a dedicated telephoto lens (previously reserved for Pro models), although it may not match the 48MP zoom camera resolution of the Pro phones. The ultrawide sensor on the standard Pixel 10 might be a lesser variant compared to Pixel 9’s sensor, but it could improve zoom capabilities [3].
Storage and RAM
The base Pixel 10 model is expected to come with 12 GB RAM and either 128 or 256 GB storage, an upgrade from 8 GB RAM on Pixel 9’s base. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL will likely offer up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage options, catering to power users [2].
Colour Options and Design
Leaked renders reveal a sleek, unified design language across the Pixel 10 lineup, with bold new colours including for the flagship Pixel 10 Pro XL. Size and functionality vary slightly between models, with a notable new foldable variant, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold [1].
Qi2 Wireless Charging and Battery Life
Though details are scarce, the Pixel 10 Pro XL and related models are expected to support Qi2 wireless charging standards with magnetic alignment, enhancing charging efficiency and device stability on wireless chargers [1]. Battery life improvements are anticipated, with the Pixel 10 base potentially featuring a ~4,970 mAh battery, and the Pro XL ~5,200 mAh. These improvements, coupled with better thermal management, should deliver longer-lasting battery performance and fewer overheating issues compared to prior models [4].
In summary, the Pixel 10 series focuses on smarter AI processing with Tensor G5, enhanced camera versatility, increased memory and storage, more colour and design options including a foldable model, improved wireless charging with magnets, and notably better battery life and thermal efficiency. These changes mark a clear evolution from Pixel 9/8 generations, aiming to offer a flagship-level, high-performance, and user-friendly experience [1][2][3][4].
Interestingly, the Pixel 10 series not only integrates the latest Tensor G5 chip, but also promises to boost AI tasks through enhanced AI silicon capacity and improved on-device AI capabilities, such as voice recognition and image processing. (contains: 'technology', 'smartphones')
Moreover, gadget enthusiasts can look forward to the new Pixel 10 series, as it introduces various exciting features including a multi-lens camera setup, increased memory and storage, and a new design with bold color options, including a foldable variant. (contains: 'gadgets')
