Google's teases an early Pixel 10 drop: What to expect

Google might be switching up the Pixel playbook again. After nudging last year’s Pixel 9 launch to August—just ahead of Apple’s iPhone 16 reveal—the company now seems ready to move even earlier. Rumours suggest the Pixel 10 could make its debut as soon as late June or early July.

Adding fuel to the fire, select Pixel Superfans have been invited to an exclusive “Pixel Penthouse” event in London on June 27. And yes, it’s as fancy as it sounds—hands-on access to unreleased Pixel devices, Q&As with Googlers, and a stash of Pixel-themed goodies for the chosen few.

All this, while the Pixel 9a has already made its way into users' hands.

But here’s the catch—only 25 fans get in. To secure a spot, invitees have to prove their Pixel smarts by answering a series of questions from Google.

For years, Google stuck to October for Pixel launches. The problem? Apple drops iPhones in September, and many buyers don’t wait—they just grab the latest iPhone, leaving Pixel overshadowed before it even hits shelves.

To get ahead, Google pushed the Pixel 9 launch up by a month last year. Now, they’re accelerating even more. By eyeing a June event, Google clearly wants to beat Apple to the punch before the iPhone 17 reveal in September.

What To Expect From Pixel 10 Series
The Pixel 10 is expected to be powered by Google’s Tensor G5 chip, with 12GB of RAM on the base model. The Pixel 10 Pro may offer up to 16GB of RAM.

Early benchmarks show the Tensor G5 running Android 15, but the Pixel 10 series is likely to launch with Android 16 pre-installed.

Leaks suggest a triple-lens camera setup on both Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, featuring a 64MP main sensor, a 64MP ultra-wide lens, and a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with up to 50x digital zoom.

Design-wise, the Pixel 10 is reported to resemble the Pixel 9 Pro, including a horizontal camera bar across the range.