Google Pixel 10 Series Could Launch On August 13: Tensor G5, Android 16 And AI Upgrades

Google Pixel 10 Series Could Launch On August 13

The Pixel 10 series could be unveiled on August 13th and Pixel fans are getting excited. The Tensor G5 application processor (AP) that will power these phones will no longer use an Exynos base combined with minor customizations from Google. 

Google has designed the AP from the bottom up

Instead, Google has designed the AP from the bottom up allowing it to design certain exclusive features that will differentiate the Pixel 10 line from other Android phones and possibly even older Pixel models. 

This follows closely on the heels of an exclusive Pixel Superfans event in London, where Google has invited selected invitees to get a sneak peek at the upcoming devices. Despite earlier speculation that the Superfans preview might indicate an earlier launch, it now seems clear that Google will stick to its August timeline.

The Tensor G5 will be manufactured by the world’s top foundry

Additionally, the Tensor G5 will be manufactured by the world’s top foundry, TSMC, using its third-generation 3 nm process node (N3P). Previous Tensor chips, dating back to the first one used on the Pixel 6 series, were built by Samsung Foundry. 

Real-life images of the Google Pixel 10 Pro prototype leaked. pic.twitter.com/qcZskYSEvM

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A post from a social media site called “coolapk” and reshared by MacSol Tech showed several pictures of a Pixel 10 Pro prototype including one that revealed on the screen that the model we were looking at is a DVT1.0 (Design Verification Test) prototype. Another picture of the display revealed that the device is powered by the Tensor G5 as expected. The AP has a clever codename of “blazer.”

Four Models, Familiar Design, and a Powerful New Chip

This year’s Pixel lineup is expected to include four models: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The overall design remains largely unchanged, with flat edges, horizontal camera bar, and slim bezels reminiscent of the Pixel 9 Pro. However, some significant upgrades are expected under the hood.

The move to TSMC could lead to better performance, improved power efficiency, and address long-standing heating and battery concerns from earlier models.

On the software front, the Pixel 10 series is expected to debut with Android 16, featuring deeper AI integration. New tools may include Video Generative ML for editing footage, Speak-to-Tweak voice commands for Google Photos, and Sketch-to-Image capabilities that turn rough drawings into realistic images, all handled on-device to preserve speed and privacy.

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