Google set to drop Pixel 10 line-up August 20, with bold AI, spec leaks, and foldable ambition

The countdown is on for Google’s Pixel 10 series reveal, slated for 20 August 2025 at its Made by Google event in New York City. Expect grand drama: phones, wearables, earbuds, maybe even magnetic charging gear—all in one dazzling showcase.

This year’s line-up includes the base Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and a boldly rugged Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The rumour mill spins fast, but few leaks lurk deeper than whispered upgrades under the hood.

On board is the new Tensor G5 chip, fabricated on a 3nm node—bringing faster performance, cooler operation, and sharper AI smarts. The base Pixel 10 might finally earn a third telephoto lens, a first for non-Pro Pixels, while all models are tipped to ship with Android 16 and increased storage runs reaching 1 TB on Pro variants.

Design echoes last year’s aesthetic: squared edges and camera bars remain, but fresh colours brighten the palette—think Midnight, Limoncello, Ultra Blue, Smoky Green, and a curious Moonstone. These familiar silhouettes now hide speedy ramp-up specs: up to 3,000 nits brightness on OLED displays, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and enhanced AI tools like Speak-to-Tweak, smarter video stabilisation, and a new assistant called Pixel Sense.

The Fold grabs the spotlight. It may become the first raft of foldables with an IP68 dust-and-water rating. Its inner screen reportedly spans 8 inches with 120 Hz refresh, and both panels boast dazzling 3,000-nit brightness. RAM tops out at 16 GB, and storage matches the standard models. Imaging includes a 48 MP main lens, ultra-wide, and a 5× telephoto—yet another rumour suggests it hides a secretly upgraded 10× optical zoom.

Power users rejoice: Qi2 magnetic charging and a new line of PixelSnap accessories could bring Apple-style magnetic convenience to Android fans. Meanwhile, in the U.S., most Pixel 10 models may drop physical SIM trays, relying entirely on dual eSIMs—the Fold perhaps the lone holdout with space for a traditional SIM.

Prices remain firmly in the flagship groove: Pixel 10 starting around $799 (£799), Pixel 10 Pro at $999 (£999), Pro XL up slightly, and the Fold carrying a $1,799 (£1,799) tag—but shipping schedules may shift. Pre-orders will open 20 August, core models ship late August, with the Fold possibly delayed to October.

Battery details leak promises too: Base 10 may pack a ~4,835 mAh battery, the Pro around 4,707 mAh, and the Pro XL above 5,000 mAh—each offering enhanced efficiency and impressive run times under new modes.

In short, the Pixel 10 lineup promises explosive evolution—familiar aesthetics, wildly upgraded guts, smarter AI, and magnetic charms. August 20 can’t come soon enough.