The hype behind the Pixel 10 series is building as we get closer to the launch of Google‘s latest flagship smartphones. These devices are expected to hit the market sometime next month, so here’s a detailed breakdown of what you can expect from each model from the lineup that includes the base Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.
1. Google Pixel 10 Series: Design & Display
Google isn’t planning a major redesign with its upcoming Pixel 10 lineup. Many liked the flat iPhone-like design, which returning along with the visor camera module. While the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are expected to receive an vapor chamber for cooling, rumors have hinted that Google could skip the vapor chamber for thermal management on the base model once again.
The standard Pixel 10 might arrive in multiple color options, namely Obsidian, Frost, Lemongrass, Indigo, Lemongrass, and Indigo. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro series is rumored to come in Obsidian, Porcelain, Moonstone, and Jade. So now let’s have a look at the display:
- Pixel 10: The base model sports a 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits of peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for protection.
- Pixel 10 Pro & 10 Pro XL: Google is still offering a compact flagship with a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 3000 nits of peak brightness. Meanwhile, the Pro XL variant gets a taller 6.8-inch panel with specs.
2. Performance
Google is set to equip the entire Pixel 10 lineup with its latest Tensor G5 chipset. It is expected to bring various upgrades in performance, power efficiency, and even AI workloads. This chip also marks a big shift for Google as it changes its chip making partner from Samsung to TSMC, using TSMC’s N3E advanced 3nm process node. The custom TPU in this processor might allow allow for on-device machine learning as well.
3. Battery & Charging
Reports have hinted that the battery size is getting an upgrade across the new series. The base Pixel 10 may house a 4,970mAh battery pack, which could support 29W wired fast charging and 15W wireless Qi2 wireless charging. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro has identical charging specs but a slightly smaller 4,870mAh cell. Lastly, the Pixel 10 Pro XL packs the largest 5,200mAh battery with 39W wired fast charging and the same wireless charging speeds.
4. Camera
In a surprising turn of events, the base Pixel is getting both an upgrade and a downgrade at the same time this year. Its main camera is losing the same main sensor as the more expensive Pro series, exchanging it with the Pixel 9a’s 1/2.0-inch 48MP shooter. Even the ultra wide angle lens is expected to get downgraded to a 13MP shooter (down from 48MP). But the base model finally gains a 10.8MP telephoto shooter (5x optical zoom).
On the other hand, the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are set to retain the same rear cameras setup as their predecessors, which consists of a 50MP (main), a 48MP (ultra wide), and a 48MP (periscope telephoto) with 5x optical zoom. While this may appear identical to the Pixel 9 Pros, it includes a new Samsung GN8 main camera. For selfies and video calls, the front has a 42MP shooter with autofocus on the Pro models and a 10.5MP camera on the base Pixel 10.
5. Pricing & Launch Date
The premium new Pixel phones are likely being announced next month on August 20th, with first sales kicking off around the 28th. A recent pricing leak even hinted that the price will remain the same over the Pixel 9 models, at least in Europe:
Pixel 10
- 128GB – €899
- 256GB – €999
Pixel 10 Pro
- 128GB – €1,099
- Up to 1TB – €1,589
Pixel 10 Pro XL
- 256GB – €1,299
- 512GB – €1,429
- 1TB – €1,689
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