The wait is nearly over. Google’s annual Made by Google event is set to unveil its most ambitious hardware lineup yet, headlined by the Pixel 10 series. With leaks flooding the internet and anticipation at an all-time high, here’s your definitive guide to what’s coming—and how to watch it live.
Watch the Event Live
Date: August 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM UTC
Location: New York City
Livestream: Watch the Made by Google 2025 event on YouTube
Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, with appearances from Lando Norris, Stephen Curry, and the Jonas Brothers, this year’s event promises both star power and serious tech reveals.
Tensor G5 Chipset: A New Era of Pixel Performance
Tensor G5 Benchmark results
The Tensor G5 marks a major leap for Google’s custom silicon. Manufactured by TSMC for the first time, it ditches the Exynos-based architecture of previous generations. Early benchmarks show:
- CPU performance: +73% (Geekbench multi-core)
- Overall AnTuTu score: +16%
- GPU performance: -12% (due to switch from ARM Mali to Imagination GPU)
While the GPU results raise questions, driver optimization may still be underway. If Google fine-tunes the software, the Tensor G5 could redefine Pixel performance.
Magnetic Charging and Pixelsnap Accessories
Google is finally embracing magnetic charging with rumored support for Qi 2.2, featuring magnets built directly into the phones. This unlocks a new ecosystem of Pixelsnap accessories, including:
- Magnetic charger
- Charging stand
- Ring Stand
However, some leaks suggest magnets may only be embedded in official cases. If true, accessories would require a case to function properly—let’s hope Google goes all-in.
Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL: Flagship Specs
| Feature | Pixel 10 Pro | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.3″ LTPO, 120Hz | 6.8″ LTPO, 120Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| Battery Capacity | 4,870mAh | 5,200mAh |
| Wired Charging | 29W | 39W |
| Wireless Charging | 15W+ | 15W+ |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Storage Options | Up to 1TB | Up to 1TB |
| Colors | Moonstone, Obsidian, Porcelain, Jade |
Camera System
- 50MP main sensor
- 48MP ultra-wide
- 48MP telephoto with tele-macro mode
- 42MP ultra-wide selfie camera
- Macro focus: 10cm (tele), 2cm (ultra-wide)
Pixel 10: A Telephoto Surprise
For the first time, the standard Pixel 10 includes a telephoto lens:
- Telephoto: 11MP
- Ultra-wide: 13MP
- Main camera: 50MP
- Chipset: Tensor G5
- RAM: Expected 12GB
- Colors: Iris, Ultra Blue, Limoncello, Midnight
Despite the trimmed-down ultra-wide, the addition of a telephoto lens is a welcome upgrade for photography enthusiasts.
Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Refining the Foldable Experience
Google’s foldable ambitions continue with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, now powered by the Tensor G5. Key specs include:
- Cover Display: 6.4″ LTPS, 1080p+
- Main Display: 8.0″ LTPO, 2,076 x 2,156px
- Peak Brightness: 3,000 nits
- Camera Stabilization: “Gimbal-like” across all models
- New AI Features: Camera Coach, Conversational Photo Editing (also coming to older Pixels via Feature Drops)
Biometrics and Connectivity
All Pixel 10 models will feature upgraded ultrasonic fingerprint readers, promising faster and more reliable unlocking. Satellite connectivity for emergency SOS remains available across the lineup.
The Pixel 10 series is shaping up to be Google’s most refined and forward-thinking smartphone lineup yet. With a redesigned chipset, enhanced camera capabilities, magnetic accessories, and a foldable flagship, the 2025 Pixel family could finally close the gap with its fiercest competitors.
Don’t miss the live reveal—tune in here and be among the first to see what’s next from Google.
