Pixel 9 Pro, rear angle
Pixel 9 Pro, rear angle Credit: Iyaz Akhtar
Recent leaks about the Google Pixel 10 show that the device will closely resemble its predecessor, the Pixel 9, at least in terms of design and dimensions. According to CAD renders shared by Android Headlines, the Pixel 10 will keep the same 6.3-inch display size and have dimensions of 152.8 by 72 by 8.6mm.
The design appears largely unchanged, with Google sticking to flat sides that are slightly curved at the edges for better grip. The sides are expected to have a matte finish, similar to previous models. The button layout also remains unconventional, with the power button placed above the volume rocker—opposite to what most smartphones on the market do.
The bezels around the display are likely to remain unchanged as well, keeping them symmetrical, as seen in recent Pixel devices.
Pixel 10 Series Leak
Pixel 10 Series Leak
Credit: Android Headlines
The Pixel 10 Pro will also maintain a similar design to its predecessor, with the same 6.3-inch display size and dimensions of 152.8 by 72 by 8.6mm, making it just 0.1mm thicker than the Pixel 9 Pro. It will have a triple camera setup with a periscope telephoto lens and will be powered by the new Tensor G5 chip manufactured by TSMC.
This chip is expected to enable features like 4K 60fps HDR video recording. The Pixel 10 Pro XL will have a larger 6.8-inch display and measure 162.7 by 76.6 by 8.5mm, slightly shorter than the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
The best part about the lineup is that even the base variant, which currently has two cameras, is getting a third camera, at least according to leaks. Now, I have mixed feelings about Google retaining the design. Don't get me wrong: I love the design and am a proud owner of one, but I still kind of expected something to change.
On the other hand, even Apple is planning to use Pixel's design on the rumored iPhone 17 Air or something very similar to it; this gives Google more reasons not to change this design.