Awaiting the Release of Google Pixel 10: Worth the Wait?
The much-anticipated Google Pixel 10 is set to be unveiled on August 20, 2025, at the Made by Google event in New York City [1]. This latest addition to the Pixel series promises to be a significant leap forward, offering improvements in processing power, camera technology, and battery life.
Hardware and Performance
The Pixel 10 will be powered by the newer Tensor G5 chipset, a notable upgrade from the Tensor G4 in the Pixel 9. This change promises better overall performance and potentially improved power efficiency [1][2]. The Pixel 10 is expected to be slightly thicker and heavier due to a bigger battery and support for Qi2 magnetic wireless charging, a feature that the Pixel 9 lacks [4]. Both phones will support 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and feature IP68 water ingress protection. The Pixel 10 may also introduce optimizations to prevent overheating issues noted in previous models [2][5].
Camera Capabilities
The Pixel 9 features a dual rear camera setup (50MP main and 48MP ultrawide). The Pixel 10 is rumoured to overhaul this arrangement for better mobile photography, potentially adding more versatility or enhanced sensors to close the gap with top-tier camera phones [1]. In Pro models, both Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro share a triple-camera system (50MP main, 48MP telephoto, and 48MP ultrawide) with similar specs, but the Pixel 10 Pro is expected to improve image processing through newer AI and computational photography features [2][3]. The front camera remains at 42MP on both Pro models [2].
Additional Improvements on Pixel 10 Pro
Potentially better thermal management due to an upgraded cooling design is expected, which should avoid the overheating issues that impacted Pixel 9 Pro and earlier models [5]. Likely faster charging and possibly increased base storage options in Pro variants may also be seen, a trend that may affect future non-Pro Pixel 10 storage upgrades [5].
Summary
While the Pixel 9 is already strong, the Pixel 10 introduces meaningful upgrades mainly in processing power, camera technology, and battery life, making it a more distinct and capable phone. Users upgrading from Pixel 9 should expect better AI-driven photography, smoother performance, and enhanced battery features. For those on Pixel 7, 8, or earlier, Pixel 10 is a notably more compelling upgrade [1][4].
For gamers, it's recommended to wait for the Pixel 10 due to the expected performance boost from the Tensor G5. The Pixel 10 Pro series is rumoured to have a feature specifically designed for PWM-sensitive users, and the base Pixel 10 is expected to have a larger battery (4,970mAh) compared to the Pixel 9 (4,700mAh). The Pixel 10 Pro line is expected to retain the same MSRP as the equivalent Pixel 9 models, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL, if it receives the rumoured price increase, would be significantly more expensive than a discounted Pixel 9 Pro XL.
The Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro are rumoured to have new sensors for the main and ultrawide cameras, with the base Pixel 10 rumoured to have smaller main and ultrawide camera sensors to accommodate the new telephoto camera. The Pixel 10 Pro is rumoured to have a telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. The Tensor G5 processor, expected in the Pixel 10, is reportedly around 25% faster than the Tensor G4 in the Pixel 9. The Pixel 10 Pro line is also expected to have an improved PWM rate, which could be beneficial for users sensitive to PWM dimming.
The Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 XL, and Pixel 10 Fold are expected to be announced at the same event.
The Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro are expected to incorporate improvements in camera technology, featuring new sensors for the main and ultrawide cameras and potentially a telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, aiming to close the gap with top-tier camera phones [1]. Additionally, both phones will utilize the Tensor G5 chipset, which is reportedly around 25% faster than the Tensor G4 in the Pixel 9, enhancing the overall performance and potentially energy efficiency [2].
