Pixel 10 Pro’s Design Secrets Leak Ahead of Launch

Google leans on refinement over revolution as the Pixel 10 Pro gets exposed early through FCC filings and insider leaks

The cat’s out of the bag—again.

Just weeks ahead of Google’s August 20 Made by Google event, the Pixel 10 Pro has made an unscheduled appearance thanks to a series of FCC filings and whispers from the supply chain. While the Mountain View giant remains tight-lipped, new information is trickling out—confirming that this year’s flagship isn’t trying to shock, but rather sharpen.

It’s a familiar silhouette, maybe even too familiar. But under the hood, subtle tech flourishes are giving fans reason to look twice.

FCC Documents Pull Back the Curtain

Before any tech gadget makes it to store shelves in the U.S., it has to pass through the Federal Communications Commission—a quiet stop that’s become an unexpected leak machine for gadget enthusiasts.

Last week, multiple filings surfaced showing wireless certification for three Pixel 10 models—the standard, the Pro, and the Pro XL. What stood out?

Wi-Fi 6E is confirmed across the board.
All models include wireless charging.
Only the Pro and Pro XL get two standout features:
- Ultra Wideband (UWB) for spatial awareness
- Thread support for seamless smart home integration

UWB isn’t new in premium phones—Apple, Samsung, and even Nothing have dabbled—but it marks a significant leap for Google’s ecosystem ambitions. Expect tighter Find My Device tracking, smarter Nearby Share, and maybe even digital car keys.

A Design That Doesn’t Shout

If renders and prototype hands-on leaks are accurate—and at this point, they usually are—the Pixel 10 Pro keeps much of the design language introduced with the Pixel 6: the visored rear camera bar, a matte finish chassis, and slightly more curved edges compared to last year.

There’s no radical redesign. No folding screen. No disappearing camera lenses.

But there’s polish.

Bezels are thinner. Edges look smoother. The rear glass appears less prone to fingerprint smudges. Google seems to be fine-tuning, not reimagining, and in a market fatigued by novelty for novelty’s sake, that could resonate.

Here’s what leaked renders suggest:

Component	Pixel 10 Pro Rumored Spec
Display	6.7-inch OLED, 120Hz refresh
Rear Camera Bar	Triple lens, larger apertures
Build	Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass
Bezels	~10% thinner than Pixel 9 Pro
Colors	Charcoal Black, Cloud White, a new “Lemongrass Ice”

Tensor G5: Faster, Smarter, Still Google

Arguably the real story is inside the silicon.

Sources familiar with production hint that the Pixel 10 Pro will debut the Tensor G5, Google’s first fully in-house chip manufactured by TSMC, not Samsung. If true, this represents a shift from semi-custom to truly custom silicon, signaling Google’s deeper dive into AI-first performance tuning.

What does that mean in real terms?

More efficient power draw
Faster on-device language models
Smoother photo/video processing, especially in dim light
And likely: longer support cycles, with whispers of a jump to 7 years of Android updates

If Google nails this, Tensor G5 could be what Apple’s M-series chips were for MacBooks—a reason to believe in vertical integration.

Smart Home Play Is Quietly Loud

Thread support on the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL is more than a checkbox—it’s a power move.

As smart homes evolve from light bulbs and thermostats to fully automated ecosystems, latency, range, and interoperability matter. Thread enables fast, low-power communication directly between devices—no cloud hop required.

Coupled with Google Home, Matter, and Nest devices, the Pixel 10 Pro is now a hub, not just a remote control.

What Thread + UWB Bring to Pixel 10 Pro:

Tap-to-share automations across rooms
Contextual awareness of which device you’re nearest to
Tighter pairing with Pixel Watch and Pixel Tablet
Potential for cross-brand smart home scenes

It’s subtle, but it could be game-changing for those deep in Google’s ecosystem.

Pricing and Launch: Will Google Play It Safe?

While the leaks are generous on hardware, one thing remains shrouded: the price.

The Pixel 9 Pro launched at $999, already brushing shoulders with Samsung and Apple’s big guns. Early chatter suggests no major hike, but with the Tensor G5 and UWB baked in, a $50 bump wouldn’t be shocking.

Expect pre-orders to open the day of the August 20 event, with shipping likely beginning the following week. Google loves a clean rollout when the supply chain cooperates.