Google Pixel 10 Series Official Launch: Powerful Tensor G5, Advanced Cameras & AI Features

Google has finally taken the wraps off its Pixel 10 series at the Made by Google event in New York City. After months of leaks and rumors, we now have official confirmation of the lineup, which includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Along with specs, Google also revealed pricing and availability details.

Here’s everything you need to know about the new Pixel 10 smartphones.

Google Pixel 10: Features and Specifications

The standard Pixel 10 has received some of the most notable upgrades in the lineup. It comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ OLED panel that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Brightness has been bumped up significantly, now peaking at 3,000 nits, making outdoor visibility much better than the Pixel 9.

• Display: 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED, 120Hz, 3,000 nits
• Build: Rounded edges, recycled aluminium, IP68 water/dust resistance
• New Feature: Pixelsnap with Qi-2 magnetic charging, similar to Apple’s MagSafe

Cameras

For the first time, the base Pixel gets the same triple-camera setup as the Pro models:

• 48MP primary sensor
• 13MP ultra-wide lens
• 10.8MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom
  On the front, there’s a 10.5MP selfie camera, unchanged from last year.

Performance and Battery

The Pixel 10 is powered by the new Google Tensor G5 chipset, delivering 25% faster CPU performance than its predecessor. It is paired with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.

Battery capacity has increased to 4,970mAh, with support for 30W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.

Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL

Both the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL feature QHD+ LTPO OLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, and peak brightness of 3,300 nits.

• Pixel 10 Pro Display: 6.3-inch
• Pixel 10 Pro XL Display: 6.8-inch

Like the base model, both get Pixelsnap Qi-2 magnetic charging support.

Camera Setup

The Pro models carry a 50MP main camera, 48MP ultra-wide, and a 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. Google also introduced 100x Pro Res Zoom, a clear jab at Apple’s branding. The front camera is a 42MP sensor.

Performance and Battery

Both models run on the Tensor G5 chipset with 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage.

• Pixel 10 Pro: 4,870mAh battery, 30W wired + 15W wireless charging
• Pixel 10 Pro XL: 5,200mAh battery, faster 45W wired + 25W wireless charging

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is Google’s most premium device yet. It features a 6.4-inch Actua OLED cover display and an 8-inch Super Actua Flex LTPO OLED inner screen, both running at 120Hz with peak 3,000 nits brightness.

• Durability: IP68 water and dust resistance, making it the first foldable phone with this rating, even ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Cameras

The Pro Fold has a triple rear setup with:

• 48MP main camera
• 10.5MP ultra-wide
• 10.8MP telephoto (5x optical zoom)
  It also includes 10MP front and inner selfie cameras.

Battery and Performance

The battery has been upgraded from 4,650mAh to 5,015mAh, with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging. The foldable also supports Pixelsnap and is powered by the Tensor G5 with 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage.

Pixel 10 Series: Software and Updates

All four devices ship with Android 16 out of the box, loaded with Google’s latest Gemini AI features. Google has also committed to seven years of major Android updates, ensuring long-term support.

Google Pixel 10 Series Pricing and Variants

Google Pixel 10

• 12GB + 128GB — $799
• 12GB + 256GB — $899

Google Pixel 10 Pro

• 16GB + 128GB — $999
• 16GB + 256GB — $1,099
• 16GB + 512GB — $1,219
• 16GB + 1TB — $1,449

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

• 16GB + 256GB — $1,199
• 16GB + 512GB — $1,319
• 16GB + 1TB — $1,549

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

• 16GB + 256GB — $1,799
• 16GB + 512GB — $1,919
• 16GB + 1TB — $2,149

The devices are available through the Google Store along with new accessories, including Pixel Buds 2a and the Pixel Watch 4.

Final Thoughts

The Google Pixel 10 series is shaping up to be the most ambitious Pixel lineup yet. With the Tensor G5 processor, brighter displays, Pixelsnap charging, upgraded cameras, and seven years of software support, Google is positioning itself to go head-to-head with Samsung and Apple in 2025.

Whether you want the affordable Pixel 10, the versatile Pro models, or the futuristic Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Google now has something for everyone.