How to pre-order Google’s new Pixel 10 phones, Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a

The base Pixel 10 doesn't look or feel all that different from last year's Pixel 9 from afar, but it packs a few notable upgrades on the spec sheet. The big one is a new 10.8MP telephoto camera with a 5x optical zoom, which should make the phone much more adept for portraits and shots of faraway objects. Previously, you had to buy a Pro model if you wanted a Pixel with a dedicated zoom lens.

The catch is that the other two shooters in the triple-camera setup appear to be downgrades from the Pixel 9, at least on paper. The main camera is now 48MP instead of 50MP, while the ultrawide cam is down to 13MP instead of 48MP and has a smaller sensor. We'll have to see how noticeable these changes are in practice.

There's still a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but Google says it can now get a bit brighter, reaching a peak of 3,000 nits. The battery is also slightly larger at 4,970mAh, up from 4,700mAh. And like every other Pixel 10 phone, the device runs on a new Tensor G5 chip. Google promises improved CPU and TPU (for AI) performance there, though it's had something of a spotty track record with custom-made silicon in the past, so we'll have to put the chip through its paces to see how well it holds up against Qualcomm's better Snapdragon SoCs.

Elsewhere, all of the Pixel 10 phones support magnetic Qi2 charging, which here is branded "Pixelsnap." This is essentially Google's take on Apple's MagSafe, and the company is selling accessories like a snap-on charging puck and ring stand alongside the handsets. However, only the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports the fastest 25W wireless charging speeds; with the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro you're limited to 15W. Wired charging, meanwhile, now tops out at 30W for the base model instead of 27W.

Unsurprisingly, Google is pushing a bunch of AI features with all of the Pixel 10 devices. The most interesting is probably "Magic Cue," which promises to proactively surface contextually relevant information within apps. If you call an airline, for instance, Google says this could pull up your flight details as you dial. Per usual, how accurate AI tricks like this will actually be remains to be seen. Either way, Google will still provide seven years of OS and security updates for each new phone.

The Pixel 10 starts at $799. Pre-orders are live today at the Google Store, Amazon and Best Buy, with general availability starting on August 28. The standard Pixel 10 still comes with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, though another configuration with 256GB of space is also available for $899. The device will come in four colors: Obsidian, Indigo, Frost and Lemongrass.

As for pre-order perks, Amazon and Best Buy are bundling the phone with a $100 gift card. At Google's online store, you can get a $100 store credit if you order by September 4, though you need to use a Google account and Google Pay profile to receive that. 

The 6.3-inch Pixel 10 Pro and 6.8-inch Pixel 10 Pro XL are Google's flagship phones for 2025. Compared to the base model, you still get a superior triple-camera system — which includes a 50MP wide cam, a 48MP ultrawide cam and a 48MP telephoto cam with 5x optical zoom — plus a sharper front shooter, more RAM (16GB), higher storage options up to 1TB and a more polished glass finish. The OLED displays support a wider VRR range (1-120Hz instead of 60-120Hz), and they can now get a little brighter at their peak, reaching up to 3,300 nits instead of 3,000 nits.

Both phones have the Tensor G5 chip, Qi2 charging and AI tricks noted above, though the Pixel 10 Pro XL gets you the fastest charging speeds. Apart from the 25W Qi2 charging, that one also supports 45W wired charging, whereas the smaller Pixel 10 Pro maxes at 30W. Both devices come with slightly larger batteries: 4,870mAh for the Pixel 10 Pro (up from 4,700mAh) and 5,200mAh for the Pixel 10 Pro XL (up from 5,600). Google advertises "30+ hour battery life" for both Pro phones as well as the standard Pixel 10 — with the Pixel 9 series, it claimed "24+ hours." There aren't a ton of major changes beyond that, but these two should remain decent upgrades over the base model for those who aren't so concerned with value.

As with the standard Pixel 10, the two Pro phones are up for pre-order today and will be widely available on August 28. The Pixel 10 Pro starts at $999, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL starts at $1,199. The latter is $100 more than the previous generation, though the device now includes 256GB of storage by default rather than 128GB. You can grab either device in Obsidian, Moonstone, Porcelain or Jade colorways.

These phones are available with a $200 gift card at Amazon and Best Buy, or the same amount in store credit at the Google Store through September 4.

Google says the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first foldable phone with an IP68 water- and dust-resistance rating, which suggests that it'll hold up better against the sort of dust and small particles that have proved dangerous to foldable displays in the past. (Last year's Pixel 9 Pro Fold had an IPX8 rating, meaning it had no formal protection against small objects.) A new "gearless" hinge is said to be more durable as well.

The external OLED display is a smidge larger at 6.4 inches (up from 6.3 inches) and can now reach up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness (up from 2,700 nits). The inside display still measures eight inches when unfolded. Battery life has jumped up to 30+ hours with a 5,015mAh cell; the previous model had a 4,650mAh battery and advertised 24+ hours of juice. Like the other Pixel 10 phones, the whole thing runs on the Tensor G5 chip and supports Google's new Pixelsnap charging, albeit at 15W instead of 25W. The three-camera system still isn't on par with the Pro models on paper either, packing a 48MP main lens, a 10.5MP ultrawide cam and a 10.8MP telephoto lens with a 5x optical zoom. There's still 16GB of RAM beyond that, but the highest-end configuration now comes with 1TB of storage.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold starts at $1,799 for 256GB of storage. That's the same as last year's model. The device is available to pre-order today, but unfortunately it won't ship until October 9. Your color options here are Moonstone and Jade. 

Best Buy is pairing pre-orders for this one with a $350 gift card, while the Google Store is throwing in a $350 store credit. Amazon's deal looks to be a little worse: It's throwing in a $300 gift card.

The Pixel Watch 4 is once again available in two case sizes, 41mm and 45mm, but now features a more domed display with bezels that are 15 percent smaller than those of the Pixel Watch 3. As a result, Google says the new wearable's OLED panels are ten percent larger than before. These screens can also get much brighter at their peak, reaching a maximum of 3,000 nits instead of 2,000 nits.

Battery life is said to be greatly improved too. Whereas both versions of the Pixel Watch 3 were rated for 24 hours of typical use, Google says the 41mm model here can last up to 30 hours on a charge. With the 45mm version, that increases to 40 hours. Charging speeds should also be faster: According to Google, you can now fully top up the 41mm watch in 45 minutes instead of an hour. The 45mm version meanwhile, takes 60 minutes instead of 80. The actual charging dock is now smaller than before, and the watch itself now charges on its side.

The better longevity is partially due to the new Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip at the heart of device, which is joined by the same 32GB of eMMC storage and 2GB of RAM as before. The weight and dimensions of each model aren't drastically different, and both are still IP68-rated for water resistance. Google says it's improved the haptic engine and built-in speaker, though.

The watch is still packed with a range of health-tracking tools, many of which are available in a redesigned Fitbit app, and Google touts that you can simply raise your wrist to chat with its Gemini AI assistant. The company says this is the first smartwatch to offer emergency satellite communications as well — though hopefully you won't need to use that very often. Encouragingly, Google also says it'll be easier to replace the watch's display and battery if either component breaks.

Like the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the Pixel Watch 4 is available to pre-order today at Amazon, Best Buy and the Google Store but won't begin shipping until October 9. Pricing starts at $350 for the 41mm Wi-Fi model or $400 for the 45mm version. That's the same as the Pixel Watch 3. LTE variants are available for $100 extra. Unfortunately, we aren't seeing any special gift card or store credit promotions just yet. 

The Pixel Buds 2a are Google's new lower-tier wireless earbuds, meant to slot in below the flagship Pixel Buds Pro 2. Compared to the older Pixel Buds A-Series, they now come with active noise cancellation, an improved IP54 water-resistance rating and a more compact shape that ditches the larger stabilizing fins. It all runs on Google's Tensor A1 chip. Battery life checks in at seven to 10 hours of continuous use depending on how hard you push the ANC, or 20-27 hours total with the included charging case. There's no word on wireless charging, however.

Comfort and sound quality are ultimately what matters with any set of wireless earbuds, and we can't really speak to those qualities here until we spend more time actually wearing the Pixel Buds 2a. But if you're intrigued, the pair is up for pre-order today for $129 in either Hazel or Iris colorways. That's a $30 increase over the Pixel Buds A-Series, though having ANC could make the jump worthwhile. This is another device that won't be widely available until October 9. Again, the Buds are available at Amazon, Best Buy and the Google Store, but there don't appear to be any special pre-order promos.