The Pixel 10 has recently been spotted in AOSP, with a code modification suggesting possible enhancements in startup speed. However, the full extent of its impact remains uncertain.
This month has seen numerous leaks regarding the Pixel 10. We’ve come across design renders that are very similar to those of last year’s Pixel 9 series, as well as specifications related to the Tensor G5 chip that will power Google’s new devices.
Most notably, a code change identified by Mishaal Rahman indicates potential performance improvements specifically linked to the Pixel 10. In an article for Android Authority, Rahman discusses the code update titled “Parallel Module Loading: Add performance mode.”
In this entry, a Google engineer reports a 30 percent reduction in loading times for a particular segment of the boot-up process. Interestingly, this update is not exclusive to the Pixel 10, as the engineer also noted a 25 percent reduction in loading time for the Pixel Fold.
It’s important to clarify that the term “loading time” refers to a specific phase of Android’s initialization process. While the code change does optimize a section of the boot process, it does not equate to a full 30 percent faster startup for the entire phone.
The exact practical effects of this change on actual device performance remain unclear, and Rahman allows for the possibility that users may not notice much difference. What stands out about this code change is its explicit reference to the Pixel 10, marking it as the first public acknowledgment of the device’s existence.
Although the Pixel 10’s development was expected, it’s notable that Google is already testing software modifications on the new hardware. Rahman speculates that this enhancement could eventually benefit all Android devices once incorporated into Android’s open-source codebase, possibly in a future quarterly release for Android 16.
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