Google is just about ready to launch its next set of Pixel devices, the Pixel 10 series, according to an invite received by tech journalists. The company says the event will focus on “the latest on our Pixel phones, watches, buds, and more,” so expect a packed roster. Leaks have been all over the place for these devices, but in just a short few weeks, we’ll finally know what to really expect.
How to watch the Pixel 10 reveal event
Google’s invite didn’t give details about where to watch the event, called Made by Google, but if it’s anything like prior years, you’ll be able to stream it via YouTube. Made by Google will take place in New York City at 1PM ET on August 20, and while the general public won’t be able to attend in person, you can check Lifehacker to stay up to date with news as it drops.
What leaks and rumors tell us about the Pixel 10
Tech companies are having a harder and harder time keeping devices under wraps these days, but that means we do already have a pretty good idea of what to expect. While it’s impossible to confirm anything until the event itself, a number of reputable sources have already gathered info on the Pixel 10 from top to bottom.
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google is set to continue releasing its foldable phones under the numbered Pixel line, rather than as separate devices. That’s great news, given how much my colleague, David Nield, liked the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and the new model seems ready to continue that trend.
According to leaked specs courtesy of Onleaks and Android Headlines, who were largely spot on in their recent Samsung predictions, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will look a lot like last year’s model, but with a few key upgrades. The cover display is going to be a little wider, at 6.4 inches over last year’s 6.3 inches, but also notably brighter, with a 10% increase to 3,000 nits at max. Cameras are set to be identical, with a 48MP/10.5MP/10.8MP rear setup and 10MP selfie cams on both the front and inside screens. But the kicker is a much larger battery, at 5,015mAh vs. 4,650mAh on the Pixel 9 Pro. That’s a 7% increase, and charging speeds are set to be faster, too. It’s also supposed to be the first foldable to be entirely dust-resistant, with an IP68 rating that finally approaches the durability of non-folding phones.
Speaking of non-folding phones, you can expect the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, as well as the entire Pixel 10 line, to run Google’s custom Tensor G5 processor, which should improve performance.
Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro
Supposedly, the Pixel 10 has already been seen out in the wild, thanks to photos of what seems to have been a Google ad shoot in Vancouver. These photos were originally shared via a now-deleted post from @MarksGonePublic on X, before being reported on by 9to5Google. They include looks at both the base Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, which largely look similar to last year’s models. That’s great for fans of those phones, but a bit disappointing for me—I was hoping Google might ditch the camera bar on its newer phones after doing so with the Pixel 9a.
As for the phone’s internals, it’s back to Android Headlines. Again, you can expect a Tensor G5 chip here, as well as a returning 6.3-inch display with 3,000 nits of max brightness. The battery will supposedly be 5% larger, though, with a capacity of 4,970mAh. Additionally, charging speeds are set to increase here, too.
The odd thing here is the cameras—on the base model, they’re arguably a downgrade. According to Android Authority, while the Pixel 10 Pro will have a similar 50MP/48MP/48MP rear camera setup as its predecessor, as well as a slightly more powerful 48MP selfie cam, the base Pixel 10 isn’t so lucky. While it’s gaining an 11MP telephoto lens, something the Pixel 9 didn’t have, its ultrawide lens is getting much weaker to compensate. The wide lens is the same 50MP as on last model’s, but the ultrawide is now 13MP instead of 48MP.
What do you think so far?
Pixel Watch 4
According to renders published by 91mobiles (provided by Onleaks), the next Pixel Watch actually appears to be a bit thicker than previous versions (14.3mm vs. 12.3mm), with two mysterious new buttons. While a thicker watch sounds disappointing on the surface, it could also point to a bigger battery, something that’s backed up by the disappearance of the charging pins on the Pixel Watch 2, which could point to a new way to power up the device. Alternatively, there could be additional components or sensors.
As for internals, Android Headlines says the watch will continue to use the same main chip as the previous model, the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1, but with a new co-processor Google is calling the M55, which will handle Gemini-related tasks. It will also boast a brighter, 3,000 nit display. It will also continue to come in two sizes (41mm and 45mm). Android Headlines also seems to think the battery will be bigger, hitting 30 hours of battery life on the smaller model and 40 hours on the larger one (or more with battery saver turned on).
It’s important to note that Google may not launch the Pixel Watch 4 at this event, and could 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 will almost certainly power Google’s next suite of devices. Pixel phones are known for their smart software, and while Android 16 already comes with features like Live Updates and an improved desktop mode, there’s also a rumored Pixel-exclusive AI assistant in the works called Pixel Sense. Pixel Sense will have access to information from your Docs, Files, Notes, Gmail, and more, which should make it more context-aware than the current Gemini assistant. We’ll likely see other, smaller updates throughout the next few years, like “Speak-to-Tweak,” which would be a voice-activated photo editing tool.
Pricing
Sources disagree on pricing for Google’s next set of Pixel devices. Android Headlines seems to think that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will drop $300 to $1,499 while the Pixel 10 will remain at $799 and the Pixel 10 Pro will each get a $100 price increase to $1,099. Meanwhile, leaker Roland Quandt over on Bluesky is predicting price increases across the board, but is notably only reporting European prices—they could differ by region.
