Google just introduced the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL, the company’s latest flagship smartphones, and also launched these in India, as it had promised. The Pixel 10 has a familiar 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED Actua display with 120Hz refresh rate with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness.
The Pixel 10 Pro has a 6.3-inch 1.5K 120Hz display, and the Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 6.7-inch 120Hz Quad HD+ screen with up to 3,300 nits peak brightness, up from 3,000 nits.
Performance
The phones powered by Google Tensor G5 SoC with support for 5G SA/NSA and come with Titan M2 Security chip. The new chip promises up to
60% improved on-device AI, and double-digit performance increases across compute cores including a CPU that’s on average 34% faster, according to Google. It also includes a fully custom Imaging Signal Processor (ISP).
The Pixel 10 Pro series also vapor chamber cooling. These run Android 16, and will get Android and security updates for 7 years. The Pixel 10 series feature Satellite SOS in the US.
Camera
The Pixel 10 gets a telephoto camera, a first for the non-Pro model, but the main and ultra-wide sensor have become smaller compared to the Pixel 9. The Pixel 10 Pro series feature 48MP main sensor with OIS while retaining a similar ultra-wide, telephoto and front cameras from the Pixel 9 series. The Pixel 10 Pro series feature up to 100x Pro Res Zoom.
AI features
- Magic Cue powered by the custom-built Google Tensor G5 chip brings a new level of personalised intelligence and helpfulness to Pixel.
- The all-new Camera Coach, powered by Gemini models built right into the camera, can read the scene, offer you suggestions and help you find the best angle, lighting and can even suggest the best modes to use.
- New Auto Best Take can automatically find and combine similar photos into one where everyone looks their best. Improved Add Me feature lets you add the photographer to even bigger groups
- Pixel Journal app is a private space to focus on your wellbeing, progress toward your goals and build a lifelong practice of reflection. It uses on-device AI to give you writing prompts that help you process your thoughts, and it offers insights into your patterns and progress over time. You can even lock your journal so everything you write remains totally secure and personal.
The Pixel 10 Pro models come with a one-year subscription to the Google AI Pro plan, like the last time. The Pixel 10 comes with Google One (2TB) subscription for 6 months. All the models come with six months of personalised fitness support with Fitbit Premium and three months of ad-free YouTube Premium (new users only).
Pixelsnap
The Pixel 10 series finally brings Pixelsnap, an all-new magnetic technology that lets you effortlessly snap wireless chargers, stands, grips and other accessories. It works at 15W (Pixel 10 / 10 Pro) / 25W (Pixel 10 Pro XL) when you use Qi2 wireless charging when you pair with 20W (Pixel 10 / 10 Pro) / 35W (Pixel 10 Pro XL) or higher USB-C power adapter.
Google Pixel 10 specifications
- 6.3-inch (1080 x 2424 pixels) FHD+ AMOLED display with 60 / 120 Hz refresh rate, up to 2000 nits (HDR) / up to 3000 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
- Google Tensor G5 3nm processor with Titan M2 security chip
- 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 / 256GB UFS 4.0 storage
- Android 16
- Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
- 48MP rear camera with 1/1.95″ Samsung GN8 sensor, f/1.7 aperture, OIS, LDAF, macro option, 13MP 120° Ultra-wide camera with 1/3.1″ Sony IMX712 sensor, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 10.8MP 5x telephoto camera with 1/3.2″ Samsung 3J1 sensor, ƒ/3.1 aperture, 10-bit HDR recording, Cinematic Blur, Super Res Zoom up to 20x, 4K 60 fps video recording
- 10.5MP 95° front camera with 1/3″ Samsung 3J1 sensor, 4K 60 fps video recording, face unlock
- Ultrasonic In-display fingerprint scanner
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
- Dust and Water-resistant (IP68)
- Dimensions: 152.8x72xx 8.6mm; Weight: 204g
- 5G SA/NA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 ax (2.4/5/ 6 GHz), Bluetooth 6 LE, Ultra-wideband chip, Dual Band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC, USB Type C 3.2, NFC, Satellite SOS (US Only)
- 4970mAh battery with 29W wired fast charging, 15W Qi2 Pixelsnap wireless charging
- Colors: Obsidian, Frost, Lemongrass, and Indigo
Google Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL specifications
- Pixel 10 Pro – 6.3-inch (1280 x 2856 pixels) 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with 1-120 Hz refresh rate, up to 2200 nits (HDR) / up to 3300 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
- Pixel 10 Pro XL – 6.8-inch (1344 x 2992 pixels) QHD+ AMOLED display with 1-120 Hz refresh rate, up to 2200 nits (HDR) / up to 3300 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
- Google Tensor G5 3nm processor with Titan M2 security chip
- 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 (Pixel 10 Pro only) / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 storage
- Android 16
- Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
- 50MP rear camera with 1/3″ Samsung GNV sensor, ƒ/1.7 aperture, OIS, LDAF, 48MP Ultra-wide camera with 1/2.51″ Sony IMX858 sensor, ƒ/2.8 aperture, macro option, 48MP 5x telephoto camera with 1/2.55″ Sony IMX858, ƒ/2.8 aperture, OIS, Pro Res Zoom up to 100x, 10-bit HDR recording, Cinematic Blur, 4K 60 fps video recording, 8K video recording at
24/30 FPS (powered by Video Boost) - 42MP 103° front camera with 1/2.51″ Sony IMX858 sensor, autofocus, 4K 60 fps video recording
- Ultrasonic In-display fingerprint scanner, Temperature sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
- Dust and Water-resistant (IP68)
- 5G SA/NA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11be (2.4/5/ 6 GHz), Bluetooth 6 LE, Dual Band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC , USB Type C 3.2, NFC
- 4870mAh (10 Pro) / 5200mAh (10 Pro XL) battery with 29W (10 Pro) / 39W (Pixel 10 Pro XL) wired fast charging, 15W (10 Pro) / 25W (Pixel 10 Pro XL) Qi2 Pixelsnap wireless charging
- Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain (Pixel 10 Pro only), Moonstone, and Jade
Pricing and availability
The Google Pixel 10 is priced at Rs. 79,999 for the 256GB model in India. In the U.S. it starts from USD 799 (Rs. 69,570 approx.) for 128GB and USD 899 (Rs. 78,275 approx.) for 256GB model.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is priced at Rs. 1,09,999 in India for the single 256GB model. In the U.S. it starts from USD 999 (Rs. 86,980 approx.) for the 128GB model and goes up to USD 1449 (Rs. 1,26,130 approx.) for the 1TB model.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is priced starting at Rs. 1,24,999 for the 256GB model and the 512GB model costs Rs. 1,39,999 in India. In the U.S. it starts from USD 1199 (Rs. 1,04,360 approx.) for the 256GB model and goes up to USD 1549 (Rs. 1,34,840 approx.) for the 1TB model.
The Pixelsnap Case for Pixel 10 series costs Rs. 4,900, the Pixelsnap Charger costs Rs. 4500, the Pixelsnap Charger with Stand costs Rs. 6,939 and the Pixelsnap Ring Stand costs Rs. 2,979.
The Pixel 10 series phones are now available to pre-order from Flipkart, Google India online store, and offline store starting from today, 20th August.
Launch offers
- Rs. 7,000 (Pixel 10) / Rs. 10,000 (Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL) instant cashback with HDFC Bank credit card EMI purchases
- No-Cost EMI plans for up to 24 months,
- Rs. 5000 exchange bonus