Alleged Pixel 10 series pricing leak highlights an unexpected price tag for a specific model
The tech world is abuzz with leaks about Google's upcoming Pixel 10 series, scheduled for an official launch on August 20. According to the latest leaks, the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold are set to offer competitive pricing, challenging the market's current foldable phone leaders.
The Pixel 10 Pro XL is expected to cost $1,199 for the 256GB model and up to $1,549 for the 1TB model in the US, with no 128GB option reportedly available[1][2]. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 base model with 256GB storage is priced at $1,999, which is higher than the expected starting price of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold[2][4]. The 1TB Galaxy Z Fold 7 costs around $2,419, which is more expensive than the top-tier Pixel 10 Pro Fold model[3].
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold, according to a leak, may have a 1TB version priced at $2,149, making it Google's most expensive phone to date[1][3]. However, this price is still lower than the Galaxy Z Fold 7's 1TB version.
The Pixel 10 Pro XL, if the leak is accurate, may not offer a 128GB option, similar to 2024 models[1]. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold, on the other hand, may have 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB versions priced at $999, $1,099, $1,219, and $1,449 respectively[5].
An interesting feature that sets the Pixel 10 series apart is its potential native support for WPC's Qi2 wireless charging magnets, making it the first Android devices in the U.S. to fully support Qi2[6]. This could mean that the Pixel 10 series might not require a case with Qi2 wireless charging magnets for full functionality, unlike Samsung's Galaxy S25 phones.
The base Pixel 10 will reportedly maintain its price at $799 and $899 for 128GB and 256GB variants, contrary to a previous rumor about its storage configurations[6]. The Pixel 10 Pro, if the leak is accurate, may offer 256GB, 512GB, and a new 1TB option priced at $1,799, $1,919, and $2,149 respectively[4].
In summary, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is priced under $1,600, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold from about $1,799 up to $2,149, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 starts higher at $1,999, with the 1TB version at $2,419+ in the US[1][2][3][4]. Thus, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to be a bit more affordable than the Galaxy Z Fold 7, especially at the base storage tier.
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The Pixel 10 Pro Fold, set to rival the market's current foldable phone leaders, may have a 1TB version priced at $2,149, making it Google's most expensive phone to date. On the other hand, the smartphones in the Pixel 10 series, including the Pixel 10 Pro XL, are expected to offer competitive pricing with models starting under $1,600, positioning them as more affordable alternatives to high-end smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.
