Teaser, leaks and colours: Google Pixel 10 ahead of its Aug 20 launch is no longer a secret

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Google Pixel 10 series is set to launch globally next week. The much-anticipated Pixel 10 series will make its debut at the Made by Google event in New York on August 20, 2025, with its India launch scheduled for August 21. The new Pixel line-up will likely include four devices: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Additionally, we are also expecting a new generation of Pixel Buds, Pixel Watch, and other ecosystem devices.advertisementNow, apart from the launch date and a few teasers, Google has kept everything tightly under wraps. However, early reports, rumours, leaks, and speculation are already flooding the internet, giving us a fair idea of what to expect. From colour options and camera upgrades to a chipset boost and AI-powered features, we already have a pretty good picture of what could be coming. So, let's take a quick look at what could be served at the Made by Pixel event this time.Everything officially confirmedBefore moving on to what's expected, here's a quick look at what Google has officially confirmed so far. The launch date is no longer a mystery, and we have already seen a glimpse of the new Pixel 10 series in Google's own teasers. The design scheme of the Pixel 10 phones (non-fold) looks mostly familiar, retaining the horizontal camera bar and rounded edges of the Pixel 9 series. The teaser also shows the phone finished in a blue-grey shade that matches the leaked 'Moonstone' colour.
Google announced early launch offer
Google has also announced an early launch offer. Customers who subscribe to Google Store marketing emails by 12:30 PM IST on August 19 will receive an exclusive offer for Pixel 10 purchases (except for the Pro Fold). More details will be revealed on August 21, when pre-orders begin. Notably, Google has also launched its official online store in India recently, meaning customers can now buy Pixel devices directly from the company with additional perks like store credits, flexible payment options, and official accessories.Google Pixel 10 series India price leakedAccording to a report from Smartprix, the Pixel 10 series will go up for pre-order in India on 21 August, just a day after the global reveal. Pricing is expected to remain identical to the Pixel 9 series. That means the Pixel 10 (256GB) could start at Rs 79,999, while the Pro Fold may retail at Rs 1,72,999. Bank discounts are likely, though details will be revealed post-launch.Google Pixel 10 series leaked design and coloursAccording to a report from Android Headlines, the standard Pixel 10 will arrive in brighter, more playful shades including Obsidian (black), Indigo (purple-blue), Frost (pale blue), and Limoncello (bright green-yellow).The Pro models are said to take a subtler tone, likely featuring Obsidian, Porcelain (white), Jade (soft green), and Moonstone (blue-grey) finish. Interestingly, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is rumoured to ship only in Moonstone and Jade, skipping a black variant entirely.advertisementMeanwhile, recent leaked renders shared by Evan Blass further confirm these rumored colour options.Google Pixel 10 series camera detailsThe biggest visual change this year is rumoured to be the triple rear camera setup across the board, which means the standard Pixel 10 is also expected to feature three cameras. According to Android Authority, the base Pixel 10 will likely get a 10.8-megapixel telephoto lens, joining a 48-megapixel main and 13-megapixel ultrawide camera.However, while the triple-camera setup is new, the standard model may take a slight step back in image quality. Reports suggest it will use smaller sensors for its main and ultrawide cameras — similar to the Pixel 9a — to cut down on the costs, making it slightly less capable than the Pro models. The Pro and Pro XL are rumoured to keep their 50-megapixel main, 48-megapixel ultrawide, and 48-megapixel telephoto setup from last year, while the Pro Fold's cameras will largely match the Pixel 10's configuration.Google Pixel 10 series to feature Qi2 wireless chargingadvertisementAnother exciting upgrade rumoured is Qi2 magnetic wireless charging support. As per leaks from Evan Blass, the Pixel 10 is expected to include built-in magnets, similar to Apple's MagSafe, enabling it to work with magnetic chargers, wallets, and mounts.Google is also reportedly building its own accessory ecosystem under the Pixelsnap brand, which may include charging pucks, stands, and cases.Power of Tensor G5Powering the Pixel 10 line-up is likely to be the Tensor G5. This time, Google is said to be working with TSMC, manufacturing the chip on a 3nm process - the same technology used for Apple's A18 Pro chip in the iPhone 16 Pro. According to Android Authority, this new chip could bring significant performance and efficiency improvements compared to last year's Tensor G4.That said, leaked benchmarks spotted by WCCFTech indicate the processing power of the new Tensor chip might still fall short of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite in raw speed.Google Pixel 10 series to pack AI features and Android 16On the software side, the Pixel 10 will run Android 16 out of the box and debut new AI features. Some of these may include:Speak-to-Tweak – voice-powered photo edits like background changes or object removal.advertisementSketch-to-Image – generate visuals from rough sketches.Camera Coach – real-time photography advice via Gemini AI.Pixel Sense – an upgraded on-device assistant that predicts your needs based on app data and context.Of course, most of these details are rumoured and should be taken with a pinch of salt. However, they do paint a picture of what Google could actually bring to the table. We just need to wait eight more days to finally see what the new Pixel 10 series looks like.- Ends