The leak, first reported by Android Headlines, reveals that Google is keeping its U.S. pricing nearly identical to the Pixel 9 series for the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro. The base Pixel 10 with 128GB of storage stays at $799, while the 256GB version remains at $899. Likewise, the Pixel 10 Pro opens at $999 for 128GB and climbs to $1,099, $1,219, and $1,449 for 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, respectively.
Only the Pixel 10 Pro XL sees a slight shift: Google drops the 128GB option and starts the series at $1,199 for 256GB—effectively mirroring last year’s 256GB Pixel 9 Pro XL price—then moves to $1,319 (512GB) and $1,549 (1TB).
At the top end sits the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which according to Android Headlines, will kick off at $1,799 for 256GB of storage, rise to $1,919 for 512GB, and hit $2,149 if you splurge on the 1TB model. That places Google squarely in the ultra-premium foldable space alongside Samsung’s Z Fold series—and right in the crosshairs of anyone debating whether to stick with a slab-style flagship or go foldable.
All of these models are expected to debut (and be available for preorder) at Google’s “Made by Google” event in New York on August 20, 2025. Alongside the four phones, rumors point to a Pixel Watch 4 refresh and Pixel Buds 2a, rounding out Google’s hardware push this fall.
Despite steady price tags, Google is packing in some noteworthy upgrades:
- Triple camera on the base Pixel 10: For the first time in its non-Pro model, Google is adding a third rear shooter—though early spec leaks hint the additional sensor may be a modest ultrawide rather than a high-end periscope zoom.
- Tensor G5 chipset: Built on TSMC’s 3nm node, the in-house Google silicon promises better raw performance and efficiency, along with new AI-driven perks like “Speak-to-Tweak” voice controls and an enhanced “Pixel Sense” assistant.
- Magnetic Qi2 charging (“Pixelsnap”): Leaked accessory renders show a new Qi2-compliant magnetic puck snapping onto Pixel 10 phones—making Google the first Android OEM to embrace the emerging magnetized charging standard.
- Ruggedness for the Fold: The Pixel 10 Pro Fold reportedly gains IP68-level dust and water resistance, addressing a long-standing weakness in Google’s earlier book-style foldables.
Google’s strategy appears to be “steady progress”—upgrading core features without rocking the pricing boat. For budget-conscious buyers eyeing the Pixel 10, that triple-camera boost and magnetic charging may feel like a real value add at the same $799 entry point. Power users who go Pro still see familiar costs but get the new high-end Tensor chip and better build.
Meanwhile, the premium gap between standard and foldable remains wide: you’ll pay more than double for the 1TB Fold versus a 1TB Pixel 10 Pro. That pricing suggests Google is targeting enthusiasts willing to trade pocket bulk for the novelty of a book-style screen.
With just weeks to go until August 20, leaks like this set the stage—but final verdicts will wait until hands-on reviews land. For now, Google seems content to let its steady update cycle and AI-flavored features do the selling, while offering “some things change, some stay the same” price reassurance to an otherwise cost-sensitive market.
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