Google Pixel 10 series launching on August 20: 5 things we know

Pixel 10

Confirmed launch date and possible price changesGoogle has officially confirmed the Pixel 10 series launch for August 20, with sales starting from August 28. While exact prices aren’t out, reports hint at higher prices for the Pro XL and possible price cuts for the Fold model. Expect four models: Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold.

Familiar design with fresh colorsThe Pixel 10 series keeps the signature camera bar design, but with some refreshing new colors. You’ll see options like Obsidian black, Lemongrass yellow, Jade green, and Moonstone grey. The Fold model gets slightly bigger with a larger battery but sticks to a similar overall look as the Pixel 9 series.

More power with the Tensor 5 chipGoogle’s latest Tensor 5 chip will power all Pixel 10 models, promising better performance and improved AI tasks. Display brightness is getting a nice boost, with peaks up to 3,000 nits. There are also minor improvements in charging speeds and battery capacity, especially for the Fold, which should offer longer battery life.

Camera upgrades and trade-offsThis year, the standard Pixel 10 will get a telephoto lens, which wasn’t there before. However, it might slightly downgrade the main and ultrawide cameras. The Pro and Fold versions mostly keep the same setup with a few tweaks. Overall, the Fold model gets the biggest upgrade in terms of battery and durability.

Android 16 with smarter AI featuresPixel 10 phones will ship with Android 16 out of the box, featuring Pixel-exclusive perks. A new AI assistant called Pixel Sense will help with tasks across your apps. Expect cool AI tools like “Speak to Tweak” for photos and maybe some new video editing tricks, along with a free Google AI Pro subscription.