Whispers are once again making the rounds in the world of Pixel, and this time they hint at a potentially major shift for Google’s next flagship lineup. The Pixel 10 series, slated for release next year, could be saying farewell to a tiny yet iconic smartphone feature that’s been around since the beginning: the trusty SIM card tray. The lineup comprises of Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 10 Pro, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. So, here is everything you need to know about the latest leak on the Pixel 10 series.
Google Pixel 10 Leak: Physical SIM Slot For The Series
According to latest leak, Google may be planning to eliminate the physical SIM slot from three of its upcoming devices: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.
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In their place, the phones would rely solely on eSIM technology—more specifically, dual active eSIMs to handle connectivity. If true, this means you can say goodbye to fiddling with SIM tools, but it might also mean sacrificing the convenience of quick SIM swaps when you’re traveling or switching networks.
However, the leak suggests that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold—the foldable model expected to debut with the rest of the lineup—will retain its physical SIM tray.
More Details On The eSIM Slot
The shift to eSIM-only might end up being a U.S.-exclusive move for the Google Pixel 10 series, as per the leak. If that’s the case, users in other regions could still see devices with the traditional SIM slot—though nothing is confirmed just yet. Adding to the uncertainty, recent leaked images haven’t clearly shown the top edge of the phone, where the SIM tray typically resides, leaving room for plenty of speculation.
Some Pixel fans see this as an inevitable step forward, suggesting Google could be quietly testing eSIM-only models or planning a limited regional rollout rather than a full global switch—at least for now.
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