Pixel 10 Pro renders hint at triple camera redesign, Google Tensor G5, and $999 US launch this October

Google’s Pixel 10 Pro is expected to launch in the U.S. this October with a $999 price tag, featuring a triple rear camera setup and the new Tensor G5 chip, according to recent CAD-based renders published by Android Headlines. The design closely resembles the Pixel 9 Pro, with improvements focused on software-driven photography despite largely unchanged camera hardware.

CAD-based renders published by Android Headlines reveal the Pixel 10 Pro will retain a triple rear camera setup housed in Google’s signature visor-style bar, including a periscope telephoto module. The design closely mirrors that of the Pixel 9 Pro, featuring flat sides with slightly curved edges for grip and an unchanged button layout, with the power button positioned above the volume rocker. Reported dimensions for the Pixel 10 Pro are 152.8 by 72 by 8.6 millimeters, essentially matching its predecessor and indicating no major chassis redesign. The camera bump adds approximately 3.4 millimeters to the device’s thickness, consistent with the triple-camera visor housing, according to multiple sources including Android Headlines and GSMArena.

The Tensor G5, reportedly Google’s first fully custom system-on-chip (SoC) manufactured by TSMC instead of Samsung Foundry, is believed to be built on TSMC’s N3E 3-nanometer process.

Leaked information suggests that while the Pixel 10 Pro’s camera hardware remains largely unchanged from the Pixel 9 Pro, Google is expected to focus on software-driven photography improvements powered by the new Tensor G5 chip. Android Police noted that the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL will rely heavily on computational photography enhancements rather than hardware upgrades. Architecture leaks describe a shift to five performance cores and two efficiency cores, differing from the Tensor G4 layout. According to GSMArena and other reports, the Tensor G5 will enable 4K HDR video recording at 60 frames per second, an improvement over the 4K 30 fps capability on previous non-Pro Pixel models.

The Pixel 10 series is expected to launch with Android 16 preinstalled and introduce a new “Pixel Sense” assistant, which sources describe as an upgraded AI assistant layer leveraging Tensor G5’s capabilities. The series reportedly includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, expanding Google’s Pro and foldable offerings. Codenames surfaced in leaks identify the base Pixel 10 as “Frankel,” with CAD files tied to that designation.

The base Pixel 10 is also set to feature a triple-camera array for the first time, adding a telephoto lens to the main and ultrawide cameras. Multiple reports, including those from Android Police, specify that the telephoto lens is Samsung’s 3J1 sensor, previously used in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold but with a slightly lower megapixel count. To offset the cost of adding a telephoto lens, Google is reportedly using smaller main and ultrawide sensors on the base Pixel 10, aligning them with the mid-range Pixel 9a rather than the Pixel 9. The main camera is said to be a 50-megapixel Samsung GN8 sensor, while the ultrawide is a 13-megapixel Sony IMX712, both matching the Pixel 9a sensor set. The selfie camera is expected to remain unchanged from the Pixel 9.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is rumored to switch to a Samsung GN8 main sensor while retaining most other sensors from previous models, emphasizing Google’s continued reliance on computational photography. Display sizes across the lineup are expected to remain consistent with the Pixel 9 series, with 6.3-inch screens on the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro, and a 6.8-inch display on the 10 Pro XL.

Design details for the Pixel 10 Pro include four color options: Obsidian, Porcelain, Moonstone, and Jade, continuing Google’s pastel and neutral naming convention. The device maintains flat side rails with slight edge curves and a matte finish on the sides, while display bezels are expected to remain symmetrical, consistent with recent Pixel generations.

According to 9to5Google, Google is scheduled to unveil the Pixel 10 series at a hardware event on August 20, which will also feature new smartwatch and earbud refreshes. While current leaks suggest a $999 starting price for the Pixel 10 Pro in the U.S., no official Google announcement or regulatory filing has confirmed this figure. Historically, Google’s Pro models have targeted the upper-tier flagship price band, but the $999 price point remains unverified.

Overall, the Pixel 10 series appears to emphasize software and AI-driven enhancements, leveraging the new Tensor G5 chip and improved computational photography, rather than introducing major hardware redesigns. The upcoming launch event will provide further details on pricing, availability, and additional features.