The Google Pixel 10 is expected to be revealed later this year. It's expected to bring a few upgrades over the previous generation, but a new revelation suggests some feature omissions as well.
As per Android Headlines, Google is yet again skipping vapour chamber cooling for the base Pixel 10. Last year as well, the Pixel 9 missed out on vapour chamber cooling while the Pro models came with the same. And it appears, Google will follow the same mantra in its 2025 Pixel lineup.
This puts the standard Pixel 10 at a serious disadvantage when it comes to performance and thermal management. A vapour chamber allows the effective dissipation of heat during demanding tasks. Its presence improves the overall performance of the device, reduces thermal throttling, and helps it maintain usable temperatures in the long run.
Now, while the vapour chamber omission is somewhat understandable, the omission of Wi-Fi 7 is not. Yes, the base Pixel 10 model could also miss out on Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. It's a surprising bit of development, since the Pixel 9 did feature Wi-Fi 7 support.
An earlier leak reported that the entire Pixel 10 lineup will use the same Wi-Fi modem. Now if the new information is true, it will refute the earlier claim. However, as of now we are not sure which one of the leak will materialise in the future.
And that's not all. There are some software-based omissions, too, like the ultra-stable video recording capabilities. And this too contradicts a previous leak that suggested the Pixel 10 could feature gimbal-like video stabilisation support. So, with the lack of ultra-stable video recording, we're not sure, at the time of writing, how Google will deliver a better stabilisation experience for videos.
Additionally, the Ultra Res Zoom feature is likely to debut with the Pixel 10 Pro lineup this year, not on the standard Pixel 10. It is an upgrade over the existing Super Res Zoom feature that currently allows up to 8x zoom. With Ultra Res Zoom, the Pixel 10 Pro models will be able to zoom much further, likely up to 10x.
However, it is not all gloom and doom with the Pixel 10. For starters, the base model is touted to get a 11 MP Samsung 3J1 telephoto lens. Additionally, the Pixel 10 could also get a better speaker setup and faster fingerprint unlock.
Apart from this, the standard variant is expected to come equipped with the Tensor G5 chipset, a 50 MP Samsung GN8 primary sensor, a 5,000mAh battery, 33W charging, and up to 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.
With that said, the Google Pixel 10 is not shaping up to be a substantial upgrade over the Pixel 9. It might even have a downgrade. So, it begs the question. Is Google done with base Pixels? Is this Google's way of slowly phasing the "non pro" Pixel out? Or, is it Google's way to sell more Pro Pixels?
We will have to wait to know more, but not for long. Google is rumoured to unveil the Pixel 10 lineup on August 20, 2025.
