With Google’s big Pixel 10 launch event just a little over a week away at the time of this writing, I’m… honestly starting to wonder what the point of the August 20 shindig is anymore.
After all, we’ve pretty much known everything there was to know about the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold for a good few weeks now, and if there were any key details that didn’t quite feel crystal clear, the latest “Pixel Drop” from arguably the most trustworthy leaker on all of social media should provide definitive answers to many of your lingering questions.
The “vanilla” Pixel 10 is a beast
6.3-inch Actua display;
Google Tensor G5 processor;
12GB RAM;
48 + 13 + 10.8MP triple rear-facing camera system;
20x zoom capabilities;
4k video recording support;
10.5MP front-facing camera with autofocus;
24+ hours of battery life;
Pixelsnap wireless charging.
Will you need to spend a fortune on a top 2025 contender for the title of best Android phone in the world from your favorite search giant? Absolutely not, as even the humblest (and obviously, cheapest) member of the Pixel 10 family will come with three presumably awesome cameras on its back, as well as the same ultra-advanced chipset under its hood as its bigger and better brothers.
Those are some decidedly eye-catching paint jobs for a very interesting phone. | Image Credit — Evan Blass on X
The “base” Pixel 10 will apparently differ from the Pro and Pro XL variants as far as colorways are concerned, rocking Obsidian, Indigo, Frost, and Limoncello hues that are yet again depicted in all their glory today.
That 6.3-inch screen, meanwhile, is likely to keep the 120Hz refresh rate support and 2424 x 1080 pixel resolution of last year’s “vanilla” Pixel 9 unchanged, with the 12GB RAM count also expected to be paired with 128 and 256GB storage options again.
All in all, the Pixel 10 certainly doesn’t look like a radical reimagining of its predecessor, but at the right price, I’m sure it could sell like hotcakes.
The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are obviously even better
6.3 and 6.8-inch Super Actua screens;
Google Tensor G5 chip;
16GB RAM;
50 + 48 + 48MP triple rear-facing camera system;
100x zoom;
8K video recording;
42MP front-facing camera with autofocus;
24+ hours of battery life;
Pixelsnap wireless charging.
Now that’s a very familiar spec sheet. And not just because the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL have been in the news a lot these past couple of months. Instead, very little appears to be changed from last year’s Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, both of which rocked those same rear cameras, for instance.
The Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL colorways are not bad-looking either. | Image Credit — Evan Blass on X
Still, the 100x zoom technology is certainly a novelty (although it remains to be seen how it will actually look in the real world), and just like on the Pixel 10, Pixelsnap wireless charging (which has been leaked a couple of times before) is also a new thing.
The Obsidian, Porcelain, Jade, and Moonstone color options, meanwhile, are a nice combination of new and old that guarantees Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL owners will be able to stand out or largely go unnoticed depending on their preferences.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold… could be worth the wait
8-inch Super Actua Flex primary display;
6.4-inch Actua secondary screen;
16GB RAM;
24+ hour battery life;
Advanced triple rear camera with 20x zoom capabilities.
That’s not a very detailed list of features for a super-highly anticipated product, but the rest of the specifications are not exactly the world’s best-kept secret, most likely including the same Tensor G5 processor as the rest of the Pixel 10 family, as well as 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage configurations, a 5,000mAh or so battery, and basically the same five cameras as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is an absolute beaut in any colorway. | Image Credit — Evan Blass on X
That cell capacity, which is not yet etched in stone but is widely expected to vastly improve battery life, makes the Pixel 10 Pro Fold one of the most interesting foldable devices of the year, and if you need to wait until October to get your hands on it, I think you should do just that and seriously consider whether Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is better or not.
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian’s passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for ‘adequate’ over ‘overpriced’.
