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Aug 20, 2026
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Cost over 3 years

Google Pixel 10
$799
Apple iPhone 17
$899
Google Pixel 11
$899
Samsung Galaxy S26
$899.99
Apple iPhone Air (1st gen)
$999

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Nov 11, 2015 · First sign of it
Google is reported to be discussing its own smartphone
Android Authority relayed a report from The Information that Google was internally discussing building its own smartphone. The report established the strategic idea that would later become the Pixel phone line, before a retail product or name had been confirmed.
May 25, 2024 · First sign of it
Trade data ties Google’s TSMC Tensor G5 work to Pixel 10
Android Authority found a Tensor G5 sample in public trade data and tied the chip program directly to the future Pixel 10. The evidence showed Google testing an early TSMC-built Tensor generation well before the phone’s later design leaks.
Sep 16, 2024 · First sign of it
Pixel 10 Pro appears in the first reported Pixel 10 codenames
Android Authority reported codenames for the next Pixel family, including the Pixel 10 Pro. The report put the Pro model on the 2025 roadmap months before physical hardware began leaking.
Sep 16, 2024 · First sign of it
Pixel 10 Pro XL appears in the first reported Pixel 10 codenames
Android Authority reported the next Pixel family codenames and explicitly included a Pixel 10 Pro XL. The report established that Google planned to continue the larger Pro model for another generation.
Jun 27, 2016 · Others confirmed it
A report says Google's own smartphone will ship in 2016
Android Authority relayed The Telegraph's report that Google planned to ship its own smartphone before the end of 2016. That moved the story from an internal strategic discussion toward a dated consumer-product plan.
Mar 11, 2025 · Design and hardware
First Pixel 10 CAD renders show a Pixel 9-style design
The first claimed CAD-based Pixel 10 renders showed Google carrying forward the Pixel 9 design language, with flat sides and a raised camera bar. The report also pointed to a third rear camera on the base model, setting up the later telephoto-specific reporting.
Mar 11, 2025 · Design and hardware
CAD renders show a familiar Pixel 10 Pro design
Leaked CAD-based renders showed the Pixel 10 Pro alongside the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro XL. The Pro retained the established flat-sided Pixel design and a triple-camera system rather than introducing a major exterior redesign.
Mar 11, 2025 · Design and hardware
CAD renders show the Pixel 10 Pro XL's 6.8-inch design
PhoneArena reported leaked CAD renders of the Pixel 10 Pro XL. The leak showed a familiar Pixel 9 Pro XL-like exterior and a 6.8-inch display, suggesting Google would focus its changes inside the phone.
Aug 14, 2016 · Design and hardware
Leaked photos show the shared metal-and-glass Pixel design
9to5Google published new images of the smaller Sailfish device and reported that Sailfish and Marlin would share the same metal-and-glass construction. The report helped establish the hardware design of the two phones that would soon be branded Pixel and Pixel XL.
Apr 3, 2025 · Design and hardware
Internal documents reveal a telephoto camera and downgraded main sensors
Android Authority reported from documents viewed through a source inside Google that the base Pixel 10 would gain a dedicated telephoto camera for the first time. The same report said its main and ultrawide sensors would step down to hardware also used in the Pixel 9a.
May 23, 2025 · Others confirmed it
A commercial shoot exposes a real Pixel 10 Pro
9to5Google reported real-world images of a Pixel 10 Pro captured while a commercial was being filmed. The sighting corroborated the earlier render leaks with physical pre-launch hardware in Google's advertising production.
Jun 30, 2025 · Design and hardware
Pixel 10 Pro XL is reported to get a 5,200mAh battery
Droid-Life reported that the Pixel 10 Pro XL would use a 5,200mAh battery. The report described it as the largest battery yet in a Pixel phone and also discussed improved wired charging.
Sep 19, 2016 · Price
The smaller Pixel is reported to start at $649
9to5Google reported a $649 starting price for the smaller Pixel, citing David Ruddock. That positioned Google's first Pixel phone as a premium flagship rather than a continuation of lower Nexus pricing.
May 29, 2025 · New feature
App code points to satellite connectivity continuing on Pixel 10
Android Authority found Pixel 10 model references in Google’s Adaptive Connectivity Services code alongside satellite-related functionality. The teardown suggested the base Pixel 10 would retain satellite connectivity despite the generation’s modem changes.
Jun 2, 2025 · Design and hardware
A Pixel 10 Pro DVT prototype leaks
Android Authority reported images of a Design Verification Test prototype identified as the Pixel 10 Pro. The prototype also exposed Tensor G5, RAM, storage, and software details, moving the reporting from renders to engineering hardware.
Jul 8, 2025 · Design and hardware
Distributor data complicates the Pixel 10 Pro XL storage lineup
PiunikaWeb relayed distributor data indicating a 128GB Pixel 10 Pro XL configuration tied to the Obsidian color. The report highlighted conflicting earlier storage claims and showed that storage availability could depend on color or region.
Sep 26, 2016 · Others confirmed it
VentureBeat confirms the Pixel and Pixel XL branding
VentureBeat published images of the Google Pixel and Pixel XL and explicitly said the devices would not use Nexus branding. This was the clearest pre-announcement confirmation that Sailfish and Marlin were becoming Google's Pixel phones.
Jun 30, 2025 · Design and hardware
Pixel 10 Pro battery and charging details leak
Droid-Life reported a 4,870mAh battery for the Pixel 10 Pro along with changes to charging and cooling. The report helped fill in the internal hardware picture ahead of Google's launch.
Jul 15, 2025 · Filed with regulators
FCC filings confirm Pixel 10 models and show no UWB or Thread on the base phone
Android Authority reported that Pixel 10 models had passed through the FCC, providing a regulatory confirmation shortly before launch. The filings showed satellite functionality and wireless charging while indicating that the standard Pixel 10 lacked UWB and Thread support.
Jul 23, 2025 · Design and hardware
A dimensions leak puts the Pro XL at 232 grams
Android Authority reported dimensions and weights for the full Pixel 10 family. The Pixel 10 Pro XL was listed at 162.8 by 76.6 by 8.5mm and 232 grams, adding near-final physical specifications before launch.
Oct 4, 2016 · Announced
Google announces the first Pixel phone
Google formally introduced Pixel as its phone made by Google, ending the pre-launch reporting cycle. The announcement emphasized Google's control over both the hardware and software experience and introduced features including Google Assistant.
Jul 22, 2025 · Design and hardware
The Pixel 10 Pro color lineup leaks
Android Authority reported renders and names for the Pixel 10 Pro's expected colors. The leak identified Obsidian, Porcelain, Jade, and Moonstone and provided another near-final look at the phone before launch.
Aug 20, 2025 · Announced
Google announces Pixel 10 Pro XL at $1,199
Google formally announced the Pixel 10 Pro XL alongside the rest of the non-folding Pixel 10 family. Preorders opened that day, with the Pro XL starting at $1,199.
Aug 20, 2025 · Announced
Google unveils the Pixel 10 series
Google officially unveiled the Pixel 10 series at its Brooklyn Made by Google event on August 20. The announcement moved the base Pixel 10 into official status and confirmed the product family that the preceding chip, camera and FCC reports had described.
Oct 20, 2016 · Went on sale
Pixel and Pixel XL go on sale
The Pixel and Pixel XL became officially available through the Google Store, Verizon, and Best Buy. This marks the retail launch of Google's first-generation Pixel phones in the United States.
Aug 20, 2025 · Announced
Google announces Pixel 10 Pro at $999
Google formally announced the Pixel 10 Pro alongside the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro XL. Preorders opened immediately, with the Pixel 10 Pro starting at $999.
Aug 28, 2025 · Went on sale
Pixel 10 Pro XL reaches stores
The Pixel 10 Pro XL moved from preorder to retail availability on Google's announced August 28 date. It launched alongside the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro while the Pixel 10 Pro Fold remained delayed.
Aug 28, 2025 · Went on sale
Pixel 10 reaches retail shelves
Google said the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL would reach Google Store and retail-partner shelves on August 28. Its launch post also set the base Pixel 10 starting price at $799, while the held record for this brief supplies the $899 256GB tier.
Dec 2, 2019 · New feature
The original Pixel receives its final software update
9to5Google reported that the original Pixel and Pixel XL received their last update with the December security patch. The event closed the software-support chapter for the phones that started Google's first-party Pixel line.
Aug 28, 2025 · Went on sale
Pixel 10 Pro reaches stores
Google's announced retail date arrived for the Pixel 10 Pro and its two non-folding siblings. The phone moved from preorder to general shelf availability at the Google Store and retail partners.
Oct 27, 2025 · Design and hardware
Post-launch testing quantifies the Pixel 10 camera tradeoff
DPReview’s side-by-side testing found that the Pixel 10’s new dedicated telephoto came with a substantially smaller main-camera sensor than earlier base Pixels. The post-launch analysis materially validated the pre-launch report that Google had traded main and ultrawide hardware for the third camera.
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Audio
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Stereo speakersthree microphones; Spatial Audio
Biometrics
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Fingerprint Unlock and Face UnlockConfirmed: Google · Sep 10, 2026
Buttons
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USB-C, power button, volume controlsConfirmed: Google · Oct 4, 2026
Design
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Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back with spacecraft-grade aluminum frame
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Processor
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Google Tensor G6 with Titan M3 security coprocessorConfirmed: Google · Oct 4, 2026
Charging
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About 55% in 30 minutes with 30W-or-higher USB PPS chargerConfirmed: Google · Sep 10, 2026Qi2.2/Pixelsnap wireless up to 25W
Fit and sizes
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152.8 × 72.0 × 8.6mmConfirmed: Google · Sep 10, 2026197g

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Lowest in 30 days$799Oct 8
Highest in 30 days$899Sep 10
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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Google Pixel

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What does it cost?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: it costs $899. That is the list price.
How big is the screen?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: the screen measures 6.3 inches.
How much storage does it have?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: it comes with 256GB to 512GB of storage. There are 2 sizes: 256GB and 512GB.
Does it have a 120Hz screen?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: yes, the screen runs at 120Hz.
Does it do 5G?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: yes, it does 5G. mmWave is on the US model only, and the rest of the world gets sub-6.
Does it unlock with my face?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: yes, it unlocks with your face.
How heavy is it?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: it weighs 197g.
How good is the camera?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: it shoots on a 48MP main camera, one of 3 rear cameras. The front camera is 10.5MP.
What video can it shoot?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: it shoots 4K at 60fps. That is its highest setting.
What colours does it come in?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: it comes in 4 finishes. Frost, Hibiscus, Obsidian, Pistachio.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: the screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest. It packs 422 pixels into every inch.
How thick is it?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: it is 8.6mm thick.
What chip is inside?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: it runs on Google Tensor G6 with Titan M3 security coprocessor. There is a Google Tensor G6 with Titan M3 security coprocessor alongside it.
How much memory does it have?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: it has 12GB of RAM.
What software does it run?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: it runs Android 17.
What is it made of?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: it is made of Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back with spacecraft-grade aluminum frame.
Does it do satellite SOS?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: yes, it can call for help by satellite. Off-grid emergency messaging where there is no signal.
Does it unlock with a fingerprint?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: yes, it unlocks with your fingerprint.

Sizing and fit

What sizes does it come in?
Storage: 256GB or 512GB Zoned UFS.

Battery and charging

How fast does it charge?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: it charges in 30 minutes, to 55%. That is wired, with a fast charger.
How big is the battery?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: the battery is 4985 mAh. That is the typical capacity.
Does it charge wirelessly?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: yes, it charges wirelessly. It takes up to 25W on a wireless pad.

Water

Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Google Pixel 11, the current model: yes, it survives a shower and a soaking. Its rating is IP68. The maker states immersion beyond a metre. Swimming laps and diving need a different rating, and it does not carry one.

Price and models

When did the Pixel come out?
It went on sale August 20, 2026. Announced August 12, 2026.
Is there a newer one?
No. The Pixel is the current model.
How much does the Pixel cost?
List price: $899. Current price we last read at Amazon: $799, October 9, 2026.
What colors does it come in?
Frost, Hibiscus, Obsidian, Pistachio.

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