The Pixel 9 may have just arrived, but it's time to start thinking about the Pixel 10 and what Google is preparing to offer for its next flagship, which will finally arrive in 2025. We won't see a new flagship for at least six months, but even so, various Pixel 10 leaks and rumors reveal what we can expect from the phone.

Naturally, there is still much we don't know about the Pixel 10, and at this early stage there is no guarantee that the leaks and rumors we have heard are actually accurate. Nevertheless, as time goes on, and as more news about this phone emerges, we will have a better picture of what the next batch of Pixels will offer.

At this point, here are the Pixel 10 rumors we've heard so far.

Normally Google releases new phones in October, but with the Pixel 9 series that has changed. Instead, these phones arrived in late August, a full two months earlier than Google's usual schedule. Whether or not that was a one-time thing, there still remains uncertainty about the Pixel 10's release date.

It is possible that Google will revert to an October launch, but with Android 16 reportedly set to be released in the spring, it seems likely that the new Pixel will again arrive earlier than expected.

As for pricing, this is another point of contention: the Pixel 9 suffered its second price hike in recent years, at $799, the same as the iPhone 16 and Samsung's Galaxy S24. The Pixel 9 Pro was officially left at $999, but the previous Pro Pixel Pixel 9 Pro XL, which is smaller and has a larger screen, added $100, so it would not be wrong to consider this a stealth price increase.

Let's hope Google settles down and maintains these price tags instead of demanding more money from customers.

We don't know much about the Pixel 10 design right now, but the alleged case leak suggests that we may not be surprised by the final product. The case is attributed to Sonny Dickson, who claims it is for the Pixel 10. If so, it may be nearly identical in design to the Pixel 9. As you can see, the case has the same extended oval turtle rubber and rounded corners that distinguish the Pixel 9 series from the Pixel 8.

If the Pixel 10 offers the same design as the Pixel 9, we should expect the same 6.3-inch display on the standard and Pro models, and a larger 6.8-inch XL model. A similar design should also lead to a similar looking camera bump with two or three lenses depending on the model.

And also, according to the Pixel 9a leak, its unannounced mid-range device has removed the camera rubber and has a more compact horizontal camera array. If that is the design Google is aiming for, it may indicate that changes are coming to the flagship device as well. Or it could mean that Google is trying to differentiate the look of its mid-range and flagship devices.

Display rumors about Google's Pixel 10 plans have yet to surface, but we could also see Actua and Super Actua display upgrades. A true 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate on the standard models would be nice to see, along with even brighter displays on all three models.

So far, there have been no rumors about the Pixel 10's camera hardware, assuming that it will change at all, since the Pixel 9's camera quality has proven just how good it is.

For the Pixel 10, Google may increase the resolution of the main camera, raising it from 50 MP to 64 MP. However, it is also very likely that the sensor will only be upgraded with the ability to capture more light.

It would also be nice to see the resolution of the Pixel 10's front-facing camera increase to rival the 42MP shooter on the Pixel 9 Pro.

Where the Pixel 10 shines compared to previous models is in performance, and it's all thanks to the Tensor G5 chipset that is expected to power the new phone. According to reports, this will be the first chip Google has built completely from scratch. Previous Tensors were based on existing Samsung hardware, with some significant modifications.

Designing the chip from scratch gives Google complete control over the chip and its processes, and the chance to make Tensor the Android equivalent of Apple's A series. Since Google is developing the Pixel hardware and Android software, it is in a position to optimize the two to work better together. And that could lead to a serious performance advantage over other phones.

The Tensor G5 is also reportedly manufactured using TSMC's 3nm process, the same one used for Apple's A18 chip and the Snapdragon 8 Elite. 3nm chips are smaller than the 4nm Tensor G4, and Tensor chips typically performance and power efficiency, two areas where Tensor chips have generally fared poorly.

Other changes reportedly include a GPU with faster graphics from Imagination Technologies and an improved TPU that is 14% faster and performs 40% more trillion operations per second.Whether Pixel 10 will be a performance powerhouse Whether or not is not certain, but if Google utilizes this chip for the camera and AI functions as it has in the past, this phone should be a huge leap forward for both.

There are no rumors yet about battery life for the Pixel 10, but we have high hopes for this phone, especially given the significant improvements in battery life in the Pixel 9 series, especially if the Tensor G5 brings higher power efficiency, Google expects to continue pushing to make future Pixels last as long as possible.

We also expect Google to provide meaningful advances in charging speeds. Currently, the Pixel 9 Pro XL has the best 37W wired charging, which is the fastest of the current generation. Given that Google has just begun selling a 45W charging brick, we expect all three Pixel 10 models to approach that figure.

We would also like to see faster wireless charging with the third-generation Pixel Stand. Given that Google discontinued its second-generation wireless chargers after the launch of the Pixel 9, it is currently quite difficult for Pixel owners to achieve maximum wireless charging speeds. A third-generation Pixel Stand would solve this problem and make necessary improvements in the process. Ideally, it would feature Qi2 wireless charging, a MagSafe-style magnetic ring, and wireless charging speeds in excess of 30W.

What we know for sure about the Pixel 10 is that it will come with Android 16. This is due to Google's accelerated schedule for new software updates, which means it will appear in the spring of 2025, rather than late summer or early fall.

The new version of Android and the new Tensor chipset also means there is room for more unique and exclusive software features. According to recent reports, this could include easier post-video editing using AI and a feature called “Speak-to-Tweak”. This would allow users to use LLM to speak to their phones and tell them what kind of editing they want, rather than tapping menus themselves.

The Pixel 10 may also feature its own version of Galaxy AI's Sketch-to-Image, an unknown feature called Magic Mirror, and 4k 60fps video recording with HDR. Rumor has it that the G5 will be able to run Stable Diffusion-based models locally as well, speeding up AI image generation and eliminating the need to rely on cloud servers.

There is so much we don't know about the Google Pixel 10 right now that it is difficult to get a clear picture of what this phone will actually look like. Google needs to keep everything that the Pixel 9 did well and find a way to improve on them in a way that people will actually care about.

Thankfully, what we've heard about Tensor G5 and upcoming AI features is rather positive and suggests that the Pixel 10 will be a significant upgrade over the previous model. At the very least, it should deliver notable AI and performance advances. Until we know more details, however, we can only be cautiously optimistic about the Pixel 10's potential.