Google Pixel 10 Series Launching August 21: Design, Specs, Camera Upgrades, And New AI Features

The countdown is nearly up - the Google Pixel 10 lineup will launch on August 21, and leaks have shown us a very instructive glimpse of the device already. The lineup consists of a Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and a Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Google has relied on a branding combination of aesthetics, logistics, and AI-based camera features this time, for a loyal flagship entry into the big tech world of 2025.

Familiar Design With Subtle Tweaks

Google isn’t reinventing the wheel this year. The Pixel 10 series will continue the flat-sided, flat-display, visor-style camera bar design introduced with the Pixel 9 lineup.

• Pixel 10 Pro will look nearly identical to its predecessor.
• Pixel 10 may see a redesigned camera module to accommodate its first-ever triple-camera setup.

Expected Colour Options

• Pixel 10: Indigo Blue and other standard finishes
• Pixel 10 Pro: Moonstone and Jade, along with returning shades

Hardware: Tensor G5 and More RAM for Pros

The biggest hardware shift is the debut of the Tensor G5 chipset, built on TSMC’s 3nm process. This marks Google’s first departure from Samsung-made Tensor chips, with expectations of better efficiency, performance, and sustained thermals.

Key Hardware Expectations

Competition will be fierce against Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek Dimensity 9400 powering rivals like the Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 13.

Camera Upgrades: Triple Lenses for Standard Pixel 10

For the first time, the standard Pixel 10 may feature three rear cameras:

• 11MP 5x telephoto
• 13MP ultra-wide
• Primary sensor (rumoured to be smaller than the Pixel 9’s)

The Pro models will retain their 50MP + 48MP ultra-wide + 48MP telephoto combo but add telephoto macro capabilities, a feature seen in premium devices like the Vivo X200 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

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AI-Driven Photography Features

This year’s software upgrades focus heavily on camera intelligence. Expected AI features include:

• Camera Coach — real-time guidance on lighting, composition, and framing
• Conversational Edits in Google Photos — make edits using plain-language commands like “brighten the shadows” or “reduce contrast”

These additions aim to make pro-level photography more accessible to casual users.

Final Thoughts

With a refined design, TSMC-built Tensor G5, and AI-enhanced photography tools, the Pixel 10 series looks set to push Google deeper into the flagship arena. The triple-camera Pixel 10 could be the sleeper hit, while the Pro models keep their photography crown. All eyes are now on August 21 — not just to confirm the leaks, but to see if Google’s AI edge can outshine Samsung and Apple in 2025’s smartphone wars.