Latest news with #ProFold
GSM Arena
30-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Tipster reveals when the Google Pixel 10 Pro will go on sale
Last week, Google revealed the designs of all four Pixel 10-series phones and the week before that it had already confirmed that the new series will be unveiled on August 20. That's the unveiling, but when will they be available for purchase? We were contacted by someone who works at a phone shop, claiming to have seen documents that state that the Google Pixel 10 Pro sale will go live on August 20. This might apply to the entire 10-series, though it might not – last year Google launched the vanilla and Pro XL models in August, then the small Pro and the Pro Fold in September. Given that the tip was specifically for the 10 Pro, we don't think that the 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL will be split this time around. Whether the Pro Fold is ready in time is another question. We can't verify the claims of our tipster, but the information is not surprising either. Note that the August 20 date most likely refers to the start of pre-orders - Google should begin shipping pre-orders and kick off open sales of the new models several days after that. The Google Pixel 10 series Looking back at the 9-series, it was unveiled on August 13 and pre-orders for the vanilla and Pro XL models started immediately after the event. Shipping and open sales for those two started on August 22. Deliveries of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold were set for September 4 and open sales began the day after. If the Pixel 10 series follows the same timeline, pre-orders will start on August 20 and the first models will be shipping by the end of the month. Nine days later is August 29, a Friday. There's a good chance that the upcoming Google Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a will follow the same timeline as the Pixel phones. For a preview of what to expect from the Pixel 10 quartet, check out this leak. Thank you to our anonymous tipster!
Android Authority
22-07-2025
- Android Authority
Forget the Pixel 10 Pro. Here's why the base Pixel 10 could be the best Pixel to buy this year
With less than a month to go before Google's big Pixel 10 event, the time for new Google phones is almost upon us. And with four new models expected, it'll soon be time to choose which new Pixel is right for you. The Pixel 10 Pro is shaping up to be a solid compact flagship, and the Pixel 10 Pro XL should be an excellent choice for folks who want a bigger handset. And if it's a foldable you're after, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a lot going for it, too. But after the latest Pixel 10 leak, I'm starting to think that Google's base model phone could actually be the Pixel to buy in 2025. Based on the leaks so far, which Pixel 10 model would you buy? 0 votes Pixel 10 NaN % Pixel 10 Pro NaN % Pixel 10 Pro XL NaN % Pixel 10 Pro Fold NaN % Why the Pixel 10 is so promising We're expecting decent upgrades for the entire Pixel 10 lineup, so what makes the base Pixel 10 so special? It's a combination of its telephoto camera, new Tensor chip, and price. One of the earliest Pixel 10 leaks suggested that Google would add a telephoto sensor to its base model Pixel for the first time. While that was an exciting prospect, it seemed too good to be true. However, subsequent leaks have continued to reiterate that point, and after the latest leak of 'official' Pixel 10 renders, the telephoto camera is all but guaranteed. After years of reserving telephoto functionality for its Pro phones, it's incredibly consumer-friendly for Google to finally trickle down that third sensor to a base model Pixel. It means not having to splurge for a Pro just to zoom in closer to your kids' recital or, in my case, birds on my birdfeeder. Even if it means losing a few megapixels for the primary and ultrawide cameras compared to the Pixel 9, I think adding a telephoto sensor stands to be one of the best things Google has done for its base Pixel in years. Robert Triggs / Android Authority The other big change is one we'll see on every Pixel 10 handset, and that's Google's Tensor G5 chip. I've talked about the importance of the G5 enough already, but the gist is this. Between a new 3nm design and Google switching from Samsung to TSMC, the potential for this year's Tensor is enormous. If executed properly, we're looking at a chip that could deliver the battery efficiency and adequate thermals we've long been missing from a Google Pixel phone. And while this won't be unique to the Pixel 10, the Pixel 10 will be the most affordable way to experience Google's next-gen silicon. As for how affordable we're talking about, word on the street is that Google isn't raising prices compared to the Pixel 9 series. As such, the base Pixel 10 is expected to start at the same $799 asking price as its predecessor. But between the addition of a telephoto camera and the upgrades expected from the Tensor G5, the Pixel 10 is poised to be a substantially better phone than the Pixel 9. If there were ever a year to justify a price increase, this would be it, but that doesn't seem to be the route Google is headed. Google's got something special on its hands Android Headlines Pixel 10 leaked renders Does this all mean the Pixel 10 will be the best, most technically capable Pixel you can buy this year? No. If you want the overall best Pixel smartphone of 2025, the Pixel 10 Pro will still be that phone. This has been the case for every Pixel generation, and it won't be any different for the Pixel 10 family. From what we've seen, choosing the Pro over the base Pixel 10 this year will get you higher-quality primary and ultrawide camera sensors, a nicer display, more RAM, and higher storage options. But more than any other year, the upgrades between the base Pixel and its Pro sibling feel like nice-to-haves rather than must-haves. When you're looking at the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro next month, the foundation for both phones — triple cameras, Tensor G5 chip, etc. — will effectively be the same. Splurging for the Pixel Pro will now mean getting minor spec bumps to the base Pixel experience, rather than adding all-new functionality like a telephoto camera. Robert Triggs / Android Authority For spec heads and power users, those upgrades may be well worth an additional $200 for the Pixel 10 Pro (or $300 for the Pixel 10 Pro XL). But for everyone else, sticking with the base Pixel this year is looking more appealing than ever. Even for an Android phone nerd like me, I'm looking at the Pixel 10 and thinking it's a phone I could be very happy with — especially in that gorgeous Indigo blue color. I'm certainly interested to see how the Pixel 10 Pro's new PWM-friendly displays look in person, and I'm curious to see how the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's bigger battery and larger displays perform, too. But when it comes to the Pixel 10 handset I'm most seriously considering buying, and the one that I'll probably recommend to most folks, too, it's hard to see anything beating the base Pixel 10 right now.
