When it comes to the best Android phones, a significant number of people swear by the Google Pixel series. Google's phones may not be the fastest, as company’s own Tensor chipset lags well behind the leading Qualcomm silicon that powers other Android contenders. But what the Pixels lose in speed, they make up for in camera performance, AI capabilities and a clean version of Google’s own Android operating system that’s always the first in line for upgrades.
As 2025 draws to a close, let's turn to what Google could have up its figurative sleeve in 2026. At a minimum, we expect no fewer than five new handsets, ranging from the budget Pixel 10a to the tablet/phone hybrid Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
