For much of the year, Samsung has set the tone for the best Android phones with its Galaxy S25 release from earlier in the year. But with a Google launch event looming, we're likely to get a look at the Pixel 10 very soon, setting the stage for a Google Pixel 10 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 showdown.

Google has consistently ranked among the best smartphones for its affordable devices over the past six years, particularly with its Pixel A series. The Pixel 3a set the trend for major phone manufacturers to provide a compelling experience at half the price of flagship models, intensifying competition in this segment.

Google has had a successful last 36 months, releasing solid hardware and reliable software. Still, it wasn’t that long ago that Pixels faced more issues. While those days appear to be gone, the Pixel 6a battery issue is a voice from Google’s haunted past.

Google is expected to launch the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, new Pixel Buds and maybe even a MagSafe-alternative on August 20.

On the base Pixel 10 that means brighter colors than ever (and confirmation of that triple camera). The site reports that the phone will come in “Obsidian,” Google’s standard black finish, along with a vibrant blue called “Indigo,” a paler shade called “Frost,” and an almost fluorescent green dubbed “Limoncello.”

Ahead of Google's hardware event next month Pixel 10 rumors are starting to pick up. And that's giving us a better idea of what Google has planned for its next flagship phone — though some mysteries remain.

An urgent update has been pushed to a range of Google phones due to the risk they could overheat and even cause fires.

The Google Pixel 9a is the budget-friendly Pixel device to consider, particularly for mobile enthusiasts who don't want to break the bank on a new handset. Sky is currently offering the device for £13 per month with no upfront cost.