The Pixel 10 launch is drawing nearer and though the leaks have been leakier than ever, we’re nonetheless excited for Google’s subsequent batch of flagship telephones. Nevertheless, the agency might have made a nasty choice in 2025.
Don’t get me unsuitable, the Pixel 10 telephones look to be an honest improve, with built-in magnetic Qi2 charging and varied upgrades elsewhere, and though the design appears primarily the identical because the Pixel 9, the vary of colourways is a giant change.
There are at least 5 new shades being launched to the Pixel 10 telephones this yr, however has Google obtained the choice proper? One alternative specifically may make it very tough for patrons to choose which mannequin to purchase.
We’ve ranked all 7 Pixel 10 colors from “queasy” to “arboreal” and I completely agree with Jon that the Limoncello hue is an eyesore, however I wish to concentrate on one other color right here.
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All in on Indigo
Indigo is trying like will probably be this yr’s fan favorite colourway, with a variety of hype and love on social media for it within the lead-up to the launch occasion.
It is smart for a number of causes, partly as a result of it’s very on pattern, following within the footsteps of the Ultramarine iPhone 16 and Blue Shadow of Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7.
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For long-time Pixel followers, it’s additionally an homage/throwback to one of the best authentic Pixel color by far. Again in 2016, when Google had a number of enjoyable with its colourway names, it was referred to as ‘Actually Blue’.
It was a US-only unique at first, however Google did finally launch it within the UK as a restricted version.
Should you missed that stunner, Indigo is more likely to fill the blue gap in your coronary heart. However there’s a giant drawback…
The colourway conundrum
Indigo is barely obtainable on the entry-level common Pixel 10. ‘Professionals’ shopping for the Professional fashions seemingly have to hold issues extra critical with a grown-up color palette – very like the iPhone 16 Professional fashions.
Essentially the most enjoyable possibility when you do need a Pixel 10 Professional is the Jade inexperienced; elsewhere, the darkish silver Moonstone is the one Google has gone large on this yr, leaving the traditional Obsidian and Porcelain choices.
These wanting the ten Professional Fold will get extra thrilling choices than regular, with Moonstone and Jade.
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Generally these colors do look totally different in individual (I completely thought the Pixel 8a in ‘Aloe’ was horrible in renders and it turned out to be extra mint than acid inexperienced).
However Indigo is more likely to be the winner for me this yr, and it may properly be one of the best Pixel 10 cellphone with the addition of a telephoto digital camera, Qi2 charging and the truth that it’s sticking on the similar value as final yr.
That’s if the rumours are true, which they usually are, so which color will you go for?
We’ll discover out all of the official particulars on 20 August on the large Made by Google occasion.
See our Google Pixel 2025 Occasion Information.