Overview
- Google set shipping for the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL on August 28, with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold slated for October 9.
- Retailers and carriers are offering aggressive promos, including Best Buy trade-ins plus a $350 gift card, Amazon’s $300 gift card on Fold preorders, Google Store credit up to $350 through September 4, and Verizon carrying the Fold at launch with up to $1,000 off on Unlimited Ultimate.
- In India, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is priced at Rs 1,72,999 versus Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 at Rs 1,74,999.
- Hardware tradeoffs differ: Google’s Tensor G5 targets on‑device AI, early benchmarks report a multi‑core edge for Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the Pixel adds IP68 ingress protection, a 5,015mAh battery, 30W wired charging, and 15W Qi2 wireless charging.
- Google executives say there are no current plans for a Pixel flip clamshell or a new Pixel Tablet, signaling a tighter focus on phones and AI.