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Title: Google Pixel 10 launch: new phones, foldables and watches at the Made
by Google event

Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:15:39 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/g...

After largely focusing Google I/O 2025 on the ways the company wants Gemini
to change everything from searching the web to filmmaking, Google is finally
ready to launch new hardware. The next Made by Google event is on the books
for August 20, and Google has already confirmed what at least one of its new
Pixel 10 phones will look like.

Google remains as leak-prone as ever, so nearly all the new hardware the
company is expected to announce has all ready been reported on in one form or
another. With that in mind and after sifting through what has leaked, here's
what Google will show off at the Pixel 10 launch even in New York City on
August 20.

Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL and 10 Pro Fold Android Headlines / Onleaks

Google's invitation for the event says that the company is sharing "the
latest on our Pixel phones, watches, buds and more,ΓÇ¥ which more or less
confirms the company will introduce a slate of products that's similar to
what it launched in 2024. That means a Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro
XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold are absolutely on the menu.

Google's tease of the Pixel 10 confirmed what leaked renders have already
signaled: the company isn't abandoning the new design language the Pixel 9
established. The pill-shaped camera bump and flat front display will still be
present on the Pixel 10, and the real changes will be in the details, like
for example, how the flat sides of the Pixel 10 join with the phone's back.

Those subtle changes will apparently also include the thickness of the Pixel
10s. While both the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL and 10 Pro Fold will use the
same sized OLED screens as their Pixel 9 counterparts, they'll be housed in
thicker and heavier bodies, according to Android Headlines. Google's new
Pixels are also supposed to come in new colors. The Pixel 10 will come in
"Frost" (a royal blue), "Lemongrass" (a yellow), "Indigo" (a light purple)
and "Obsidian" (a dark gray), while the Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL will come in
Obsidian, "Porcelain" (off-white), "Moonstone" (a bluish gray) and "Jade" (a
light green). Less information is known about the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, though
recent leaks suggest it'll come in Moonstone and Jade, as well.

Android Headlines

The most visible external change that'll be introduced on the Pixel 10 is the
addition of a new telephoto camera. The new telephoto camera is a 11-
megapixel 5x telephoto, Android Authority reports, similar to the one on the
Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL are expected to
feature a 50-megapixel wide, 48-megapixel ultrawide, 48-megapixel telephoto
and 48-megapixel selfie cameras. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold could feature a
different lineup, with a similar main camera, but 12-megapixel ultrawide and
telephoto cameras, and 11-megapixel selfie cameras.

Inside the new phones, Google is laying the groundwork for future performance
gains with a new Tensor G5 chip. It's likely be much more power-efficient
thanks to the company switching to a 3nm design produced by TSMC. Reports
suggest the chip might not be all that different in terms of raw power, but
the Tensor G5 is likely designed to be extra capable when it comes to using
local AI features.

As far as timing goes, it's worth noting that the latest rumors indicate that
the Pixel 10, 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL will be available about a week after the
event, on August 28. But the Pixel 10 Pro Fold (as well as the Pixel Watch 4
and Pixel Buds 2a aren't expected for more than a month after that. Those
devices are rumored to be on sale as of October 9.

While global tariff turmoil could justify a price increase, Google is
reportedly keeping things consistent with the Pixel 10 family. They'll offer
similar storage options, come in at the same prices and include the same
freebies and incentives. The Pixel 10 will come with six months of Google AI
Pro and Fitbit Premium, along with three months of YouTube Premium. Meanwhile
the Pixel 10 Pro models will get a year of Google AI Pro, six months of
Fitbit Premium and three months of YouTube Premium. The prices and storage
options for the phones should breakout down as follows:

Pixel 10: 128GB ($799), 256GB ($899)

Pixel 10 Pro: 128GB ($999), 256GB ($1,099), 512GB ($1,219), 1TB ($1,449)

Pixel 10 Pro XL: 256GB ($1,199), 512GB ($1,319), 1TB ($1,549)

Pixel 10 Pro Fold: 256GB ($1,799), 512GB ($1,919), 1TB ($2,149)

Pixel Watch 4 91mobiles / Onleaks

The third time was the charm for the Pixel Watch 3, so the main task Google
has with the Pixel Watch 4 is to not squander the solid base it already has.
Leaks for the company's new smartwatches have been limited so far, but
renders of the Pixel Watch 4 shared by 91mobiles do suggest Google has a few
changes planned.

Namely, much like the company's phones, the new Pixel Watch seems like it'll
be a little bit thicker and come with smaller bezels. The Pixel Watch 4
should be available to purchase in the same 41mm and 45mm sizes as before,
but in new colors ΓÇö including a Moonstone option to match the Pixel 10 ΓÇö
and with a brighter display.

The thicker frame will also help the smartwatch fit a larger battery and a
new wireless charging system, according to Android Headlines. Rather than
charge through a puck with pogo pins like the Pixel Watch 3, the Pixel Watch
4 will use a wireless charging stand that could fill it up even faster.

Beyond that, Google has already indicated how Wear OS is evolving. The new
Wear OS 6 update is debuting on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, and will
presumably be available on the Pixel Watch 4 at launch. It includes built-in
access to Gemini, among other tweaks. Given Google also manages the Fitbit
Premium subscription, it wouldn't be all that surprising if the Pixel Watch 4
gets some exclusive fitness tracking features, too.

Pixel Buds 2a Billy Steele for Engadget

Google launched the Pixel Buds Pro 2 last year, and it typically doesn't
update its premium earbuds on a yearly cadence. So instead, Tom's Guide
reports Google might pair the Pixel 10 with the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in a new
color, and save its new hardware announcements for a sequel to the Pixel Buds
A-series called the Pixel Buds 2a.

Unlike the company's premium wireless earbuds, the A-series Pixel Buds have
historically skimped on things like active noise cancellation to hit a lower
price. There's little reporting on where Google will take the Pixel Buds 2a,
but you can expect the new earbuds to come in some of the new colors being
introduced on the Pixel 10.

Pixelsnap

The Qi2 wireless charging standard is available for all phone makers to use,
but it hasn't been widely adopted among Android phone makers. Qi2 uses
magnets to offer improved charging speeds, just like Apple's MagSafe, and the
Pixel 10 could mark Google's adoption of Qi2 through a new feature called
"Pixelsnap."

A report from Android Authority suggests the Pixel 10 will include the
necessary magnets to make Qi2 happen, and will be introduced alongside a
lineup of Pixelsnap accessories. New leaked images showing a Pixel 10
charging with a magnetic charging puck that looks a lot like Apple's MagSafe
charger adds even more credence to the rumor.

If you need even more convincing, the Wireless Power Consortium has announced
that its faster Qi2 25W charging is coming to "major Android phones." It
would make sense if Google's Pixel 10s were included considering runs Android
itself.

Gemini and other exclusive software features

Gemini is Google's current favorite, and the company is pushing the AI
assistant everywhere it makes sense. The last few Pixel Drops ΓÇö Google's
regular Pixel-focused software updates ΓÇö have primarily included Gemini
features. It would make sense for Google to include a few more software
exclusives on the Pixel 10.

Google is hosting the Pixel 10 launch event on August 20 at 1PM ET / 10AM ET.
The company has invited press to attend in person, and you can read coverage
of everything Google announces right here on Engadget.

Update, August 6, 12:15PM ET: Added information about the timeline for when
Google's new hardware is expected to arrive.

Update, July 30, 2:30PM ET: Added information on pricing for the Pixel 10
lineup and new details on Qi2 support.

Update, July 24, 3:44PM ET: Added details on the Pixel Watch 4's display, new
colors and charging stand.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/g...
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