Google’s latest range of Pixel devices has finally broken cover, with the Pixel 10 series celebrating 10 generations of the search giant’s flagship phones with some welcome upgrades. The preorder period often marks the best time to buy a new phone and I think that’s the case here, with some unmissable bargains I’ve found from Australian telcos and retailers.
There are some weird and wonderful discounts to be had when preordering a Google Pixel 10 device – the most interesting of which being a free PlayStation 5 when preordering the 10 Pro XL from Vodafone. Some deals include bonus store credit or add-ons like a Google AI Pro subscription, and across the board you’ll typically score better savings than usual when trading an old phone in.
Just keep in mind that the Pixel 10, 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL will be launching a lot earlier than the other devices announced at the Made by Google event. The aforementioned handsets will officially launch on 28 August, 2025 in Australia, while the Pixel 10 Pro Fold – as well as the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a – will arrive on 9 October.
For more info on these brand new handsets before you lay down a preorder, be sure to have a read of our impressions of the Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, after our phone experts had some early hands-on time.
Without further ado, these are the best preorder deals for the Google Pixel 10 series in Australia.
Best Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro and 10 Pro Fold preorders – the quick list
- JB Hi-Fi: up to AU$400 gift card, plus up to an extra AU$350 off via trade-in
- The Good Guys: earn a AU$350 gift card with the Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Vodafone: bonus PS5 digital console when preordering the Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Optus: AU$600 off your device when connected to a 24/36 month plan
Best outright Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro and 10 Pro Fold preorder deals
Best Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro and 10 Pro Fold preorder plan deals
What’s new with the Google Pixel 10?
Four new phones are part of the new lineup, including the standard Google Pixel 10, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and larger Pro XL, and the Google’s premium foldable, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. But what are the new worthwhile features and how do they compare? Here’s a quick breakdown.
Let’s start with the Tensor G5 chipset that powers the entire range of new Pixel 10 phones. This is a direct upgrade to the previous G4 chip, boasting a 34% faster CPU and a 60% more powerful TPU. In basic terms, that means faster overall performance, a more efficient battery and speedier processing – especially when it comes to AI features.
Google phones have always been good for photos, too, and that theme continues with the Pixel 10 range. There’s a dedicated telephoto camera, which is best on the Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL with its 48MP telephoto sensor that offers up to 100x digital zoom.
You also get a Camera Coach feature, which uses AI to offer suggestions for shot composition and shooting modes to help you take better photos. For snaps you’ve already taken, there’s the Edit with Ask Photos feature, which will suggest tweaks to the lighting, sharpness and more to refine your pics even further.
One of the most exciting features, though, is Pixelsnap: a built-in, magnetic Qi2 wireless charging technology for the entire Pixel 10 line. This works similarly to Apple’s MagSafe technology, allowing magnetic wireless charging of up to 15W on the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and up to 25W on the Pixel 10 Pro XL. It’s a convenient addition, so you no longer need magnetic rings or bulky magnetic cases.
Altogether, there are some impressive upgrades across the new Pixel 10 lineup. Combined with one of these preorder deals, you could come away with an awesome new phone at a great price, too.
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