Google has lifted the curtain on its brand-new Pixel 10 lineup at the Made by Google event in New York, introducing four models: Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold (covered separately).
The highlight of this generation is the Tensor G5 processor, Google’s most powerful chip yet, built on a 3nm process. Coupled with Android 16 and seven years of updates, the Pixel 10 series signals Google’s push to make long-lasting AI-powered smartphones the new standard.
Design and display upgrades
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Pixel 10: 6.3-inch Actua OLED, 120Hz adaptive refresh, 3,000 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, IP68 water/dust resistance.
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Pixel 10 Pro: 6.7-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz dynamic refresh, 3,300 nits peak brightness.
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Pixel 10 Pro XL: 6.8-inch LTPO OLED, the largest Pixel screen ever, with the same adaptive refresh.
Color options:
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Pixel 10 → Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian
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Pixel 10 Pro & Pro XL → Porcelain, Obsidian, Bay Blue
For the first time, even the base Pixel gets a telephoto camera, marking a big leap in the series.
Performance and AI features
All devices are powered by the Tensor G5 chip, paired with:
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Pixel 10 → 12GB RAM, 128/256GB storage
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Pixel 10 Pro/Pro XL → 16GB RAM, 256GB–1TB storage
Running Android 16, the phones come with 7 years of OS and security support. AI takes center stage — with Gemini AI baked into the system, delivering faster translation, smarter voice commands, and enhanced image editing tools directly on the device.
Camera improvements
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Pixel 10: 48MP main + 13MP ultrawide + 10.8MP telephoto (5x zoom), plus 10.5MP selfie camera.
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Pixel 10 Pro & Pro XL: 50MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP telephoto (5x zoom), plus a powerful 42MP ultrawide front camera with PDAF.
New photography features include:
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Night Sight Zoom with AI
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Astrophotography on telephoto lenses
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ProRes video support
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Up to 100x digital zoom on the Pro XL
Battery, charging, and PixelSnap ecosystem
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Pixel 10 → 4,970 mAh, 29W wired, 15W wireless charging (Qi2 + PixelSnap support)
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Pixel 10 Pro → 4,870 mAh, 30W wired, 23W wireless + reverse charging
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Pixel 10 Pro XL → 5,200 mAh, 45W wired, 25W wireless + reverse charging
The PixelSnap magnetic system debuts with the Pixel 10 series — enabling wireless charging and modular accessories, directly challenging Apple’s MagSafe ecosystem.
Pricing and availability
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Pixel 10 → $799 (128GB), $899 (256GB)
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Pixel 10 Pro → starting at $999, up to $1,399 for 1TB
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Pixel 10 Pro XL → starting at $1,199
Quick specs table
| Model | Display | Cameras | RAM | Storage | Battery | Starting Price |
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| Pixel 10 | 6.3″ OLED, 120Hz | 48MP + 13MP + 10.8MP | 12GB | 128/256GB | 4,970 mAh | $799 |
| Pixel 10 Pro | 6.7″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz | 50MP + 48MP + 48MP | 16GB | 256GB–1TB | 4,870 mAh | $999 |
| Pixel 10 Pro XL | 6.8″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz | 50MP + 48MP + 48MP | 16GB | 256GB–1TB | 5,200 mAh | $1,199 |
Bottom line
The Pixel 10 series marks Google’s most ambitious smartphone release yet, blending hardware upgrades with AI-first experiences. With longer software support, Pro-level cameras across all models, and the PixelSnap ecosystem, the lineup is designed to compete head-on with the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25.
