The AI craze with smartphones went into full tilt with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series and the accompanying Galaxy AI. However, before that, the Google Pixel 8 series had already started warming up some AI features. That wasn’t enough, though, and the Pixel 9 family was the first to be built with AI in mind from start to finish.
The upcoming Google Pixel 10 lineup will be able to further refine the AI magic of the current Pixels. However, before we even get into what the phones will do, we’ve got an early look at what the phones will look like. Last year brought a new design language, and you’re right if you assume that it’s too early for Google to switch things up.
The Google Pixel 10 Family Will Be Essentially Identical to Its Predecessors
At the launch event for the Google Pixel 9 smartphones, the tech giant placed little emphasis on the devices’ actual hardware. The entire keynote was mostly about the new software features being introduced. While that’s enough for some people, power users like to know that they’re getting the very best hardware available—alongside great software. It doesn’t have to be an either-or affair.
Regarding the hardware, it looks like things won’t change this year. In fact, it might be more stagnant than ever, at least in terms of design. Thanks to a leak from OnLeaks and Android Headlines, we know that the Google Pixel 10 series will look just like the Pixel 9 series to the fullest extent.
Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro
The Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro will have the same build, just as last year. dimensions of 152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm, which, save for the 0.1mm increase in thickness, is identical to the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. The devices will maintain a 6.3-inch display.
Ultimately, the flat screen, flat back, and flat glossy frame make a reappearance. So does the pill-shaped camera bump and the triple-camera setup for the Pro model. The regular Pixel 10 will stick to its two cameras.
Pixel 10 Pro XL
The Pixel 10 Pro XL model will be for those who want a bigger screen and the best possible specs. This phone will also stick closely to the dimensions of last year’s model, at 162.7 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm. That means that it gets just 0.1mm taller. That means the 6.8-inch display should also stick around.
The Google Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 Could Bring Much-Needed Improvements
Ever since the Google Pixel 6 series, the tech giant has been using its own custom Tensor chips in its smartphones. On paper, that’s an excellent decision—Apple is the best example of how having control over your chip and software can result in major performance and usability perks. However, for the most part, Google hasn’t quite delivered on that dream with its Tensor chips.
The Tensor G5 is the next one up, and it could be the first of the bunch to really change things. Google worked with Samsung Foundry to produce its previous chips, but for a company that can’t quite nail its own Exynos chips, it isn’t unkind to assume that they aren’t the best option for fabrication. The good thing is that the Tensor G5 will switch over to the industry leader, TSMC.
TSMC will also be making the next flagship chips from Qualcomm, so if that’s not a good demonstration of the company’s capabilities, I don’t know what is. Having the Tensor G5 built by TSMC should lead to better thermal efficiency and performance in the Pixel 10 series.
