Hello everyone and welcome to another year of Pixel leaks! This time we have a lot of news about the most anticipated model, the Pixel 10. Not because it looks entirely different from the outside, but it’s certainly a lot different from inside. Let’s deep dive into the leaks and take a look at Google’s upcoming model.
Design and Build Quality
Let’s start with the latest photos of the smaller Pixel 10 Pro model. They were originally leaked on the Chinese platform Cool APK and later shared by Tekken Leaks Zone and Mystic Leaks on Telegram. In terms of design, it’s almost identical to the 9 Pro. But if you look closely, you can see how massive the camera cover is compared to the cover glass, which extends closer to the edge, and the typical G logo, which also seems larger to me.
We’ve seen how Material 3 Expressive enlarges software elements. So you can think of this as the implementation of Material 3 Expressive on hardware. Other than that, it’s almost the same: a matte back panel, cutouts for the flash and thermometer, and a shiny metal frame. Keep in mind that this is a prototype, which you can recognize by the engraved Google pattern on the back, so the final look and materials may change.
Looking at the bottom, it has two equally sized cutouts for the microphone and speaker along with the USB-C port, which is the same as past Pixel phones except for the 9 series. I would love to see this change coming to the Pixel 10, as having the mic, SIM tray, USB-C, and loudspeaker all on the same side like the Pixel 9 makes this area too crowded, which impacts the usability. (source: ndtvprofit.com)
Moving to the top, that’s where the SIM tray is located. It occupies the 9 Pro’s antenna cutout and is surprisingly large. From this angle, you will also see how thick the camera visor is. That gives me a hint that this extra space means more capable hardware.
Camera System Changes
According to Android Authority, they were able to view internal documents revealing the upcoming setup. Based on these documents, the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL will use the same exact hardware as the equivalent 9 series. In contrast, the base Pixel 10 will see most of the changes.
The most exciting one is the addition of a telephoto lens for the first time to the base model. As per the leaks, it’s the same Samsung 3J1 11 megapixel sensor used in the 9 Pro Fold, but it comes at the cost of smaller main and ultra-wide sensors when compared to the Pixel 9 of last year, but identical to the Pixel 9a. From my experience, the 9a takes amazing photos, and with the help of the new image signal processing unit of the Tensor G5, we might see even better results.
Display Improvements
When it comes to the display, it looks identical to me in terms of bezels and the camera cutout. Even the resolution is lower than the current 9 Pro and closer to the 9A, but I don’t really trust all the specs shown here as some of them don’t make sense or maybe the prototype uses different hardware.
But what might improve in this area is the PWM dimming. In a nutshell, PWM dimming is a technique used in all displays to control brightness by flashing the screen on and off rapidly which your eyes cannot see. But some people are more sensitive and this rapid flashing might lead to dizziness and fatigue. This problem can be addressed by increasing the frequency. Some Chinese brands like Honor now offer some models with up to 3,840 Hz, which is a massive gap when compared to the 246 hertz in Pixel phones, but this might change with the Pixel 10.
As per Android Central, they have been told by a Google representative that their teams are aware and investigating. You can expect updates later this year.
This will take us to the rest of the specs. It shows 16 GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. I hope Google will follow other manufacturers and make the 256GB the base storage option instead of the outdated 128GB.
Tensor G5: The Most Anticipated Upgrade
As for the chip, this is the most anticipated update to the Pixel family. According to information leaked from Android Authority and now confirmed, the Tensor G5 will use TSMC’s 3-nanometer technology, which is known for its better performance and efficiency compared to the Samsung technology used in previous models.
In addition, Google has improved the CPU cluster in the G5 compared to its predecessor. The Metcluster or performance cores are now five Cortex A725s instead of three A720 cores. So not only do we get more cores, but the A725 should deliver 25% higher efficiency. In contrast, the G5 has only two efficient A520 cores instead of four, which means that two efficient cores have been replaced by two powerful cores.
While the X4 Prime core remains the same instead of opting for the newer Cortex X925 that has some serious upgrades over the X4, which is the only downside in this setup. But overall, I think the Pixel 10 will have some serious performance boost as my 9 Pro XL is already doing well.
Moving to the GPU, Tensor G5 is expected to support ray tracing and FSR (fragment shading rate), which are great additions for gaming in addition to the GPU virtualization. None of which were supported before thanks to the new Imagination Technologies DXT 481536 GPU that also comes with a higher clock speed of 1.1 GHz.
Overall, I’m very excited to see how the Pixel 10 will perform in real life and how Google will use this extra power to give more complex features and allow some of the cloud-based features like video boost to work locally.
Modem and Connectivity
Now, let’s talk about the modem. Some people reported poor network reception and sometimes overheating issues because of the Samsung 5400 modem used in the Pixel 9 series. On a side note, Android Authority shared that Google will use the T900 MediaTek modem, which later has been denied by Tech and Leaks Zone after showing evidence that the Pixel 10 will most likely use a slightly better variant of the same modem, the 5400i.
Either way, let’s wait and see which one is more accurate and if the new modem will address the gaps reported by some Pixel 9 users.
Colors and Release Information
Now, let’s talk about the colors. As per Mystic leaks, the Pixel 10 will be available in four different colors: Obsidian, blue, iris (which is purple), and lemon (which is the fancy name for yellow). While the Pro models are expected to come in the same obsidian and porcelain colors in addition to green and sterling.
But what about the release date? Originally some leaks stated that Made by Google event will take place on August 13, but later Android Headlines been told by their sources that the date has been changed to August 20 and the devices will start shipping on the 28th.
Overall, I’m personally excited about the new Tensor G5 and the Imagination GPU to see how this will impact the Pixel experience after years of waiting.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGY3DQscgh4, https://www.timesbull.com/
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