Prototype of Possible Pixel 10 Device Emerges on Chinese Online Auction Platform
A prototype of the highly anticipated Google Pixel 10 has made an appearance on a Chinese auction website, showcasing a triple rear camera setup and further confirming earlier rumours and design leaks. The photos reveal a device that closely resembles the design of the Pixel 9, featuring an identical theme and a third camera lens, consistent with previous leaks and speculated renders.
The prototype, which is believed to be a Pixel 10 Pro model, showcases a periscope telephoto lens, adding to the anticipation for the Pixel 10 series. Other rumoured features based on these leaks include the use of the Tensor G5 chipset, expected to be the first Tensor chip produced by TSMC, marking an upgrade from previous models.
The design of the Pixel 10 series is largely conservative, with Google continuing to use unique patterns and markings on prototypes to identify and protect them from leaks. Multiple colour options and storage configurations are also rumoured, with some premium colours such as Jade and Moonstone likely reserved for higher storage variants.
Google representatives have confirmed they are investigating the potential display upgrade, with updates expected later this year. The device is said to be in the Engineering Validation Test (EVT) stage, which is the final stage before mass production. The Pixel 10 series launch is anticipated around August 20, 2025, with Google rumoured to host its next Made by Google launch event on this date.
The potential display upgrade for the Pixel 10 could include a better PWM dimming rate, which would improve the device's screen brightness and reduce flickering. This rumour, however, is yet to be officially confirmed by Google.
In June, a report suggested that the Pixel 10 would add a telephoto lens, bringing its lens total to three. The device's motherboard features a bolded "G5," which likely indicates the phone's expected Tensor G5 SoC. The Pixel 10's camera upgrade was first speculated in March, with renders showing a triple camera setup.
The auctioned prototype provides a clearer picture of what to expect from the upcoming Pixel 10 series, with its triple camera setup and Tensor G5 chipset now confirmed. As more information becomes available, tech enthusiasts and fans alike can look forward to the official unveiling of the Pixel 10 series later this year.
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The auctioned prototype confirms the triple camera setup and the use of the Tensor G5 chipset on the Pixel 10 series, features that were previously rumoured and leaked. Tech enthusiasts expect more details about the upcoming Pixel 10 series, especially regarding its potential display upgrade and multiple colour options, as the launch date approaches.
The anticipated Pixel 10 series, which is believed to be equipped with a telephoto lens and the Tensor G5 SoC, is expected to be revealed in August 2025, with Google rumoured to host its next Made by Google launch event on that date.
