Leaked Google Pixel 10 cases seemingly confirm Qi2 is coming — why that matters
The images come from a recent report from Nieuwemobiel (via Android Authority) published what appear to be official-looking renders of the Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Pixel 10 Pro XL's first-party cases. According to the report, all three versions of the cases will feature a microfiber lining and come in a variety of colors.
The Google Pixel 10 cases are stated to come in either Indigo (blue), Obsidian (black), Limoncello (light green), or Frost (light blue). Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL will offer three options called Moonstone (light grey), Jade (light green) and Porcelain (off white.)
While seeing the case color options is nice, the ring that appears on the inside of the case is the bigger deal. This ring looks like the outline of a magnet in the case. This would allow the case to connect to Google's planned range of magnetic accessories called Pixel Snap.
But wait! "Does the case including a magnetic ring indicate there are no magnets on the phone itself?", you may be asking. In short, not at all, and in fact, having magnets on both the phone and the case is beneficial. The two working in tandem, such as with Apple's MagSafe system, allows for a stronger connection between the case, the phone and any accessories. A case without a magnet could cause connection issues between the phone and a magnetic attachment.
On top of the cases leak, a recent Reddit post (via Android Authority) revealed images of what appears to be a dummy version of the Google Pixel 10. While the post doesn't specify that it is a dummy unit, we can't see the phone turned on, nor can we see any pins in the charging port, which would indicate it is real.
One important thing to note is that the unit includes a SIM card tray. We had seen rumors from from known source Evan Blass (via TechRadar) that Google could remove the SIM trays from certain models, instead focusing entirely on e-SIMs. However, I would caution readers to take both rumors with a grain of salt for the time being. Currently, the only big phone maker releasing eSIM-only phones in the US is Apple, so it isn't impossible but Google hasn't made a statement either way.
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We have seen both official reports and rumors about the Google Pixel 10 series, and there's a lot to be excited about. For instance, we've seen leaks about the Tensor G5 chip that suggest the new Pixels will see some improvement thanks to the chip utilizing TSMC's 3nm process. We've also heard that the Pixel 10 could include a telephoto with 5x optical zoom, although this could mean the ultrawide lens could drop from 48MP to 12MP.
We don't have long to wait for the Made by Google event, which is taking place on the 20th of August. Keep an eye out for our live blog of the event, which we will aim to keep updated with the news and releases as they happen.
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