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Our takeEditorialThe Pixel 10 brings 5x telephoto to the mainstream Pixel at $519 - the clearest hardware upgrade over the Pixel 9 for buyers who missed it.
Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian
Google
Google Pixel 10
9.0/10 UpPhone score
Google's 2025 mainstream flagship: Tensor G5 at 3 nm, 5x telephoto, wide carrier availability from $519.
Storage
Screen
6.3"
Chip
Google Tensor G5 (3nm)
Camera
48 MP
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get the Google Pixel 10?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“Tensor G5 efficiency and 5x optical telephoto in the standard Pixel is the meaningful step forward from 2024.”
“Ten megapixels up front and 13 MP ultrawide while the Pro gets 42 and 48 - the gap is intentional and visible.”
Our take
Google's 2025 mainstream flagship: Tensor G5 at 3 nm, 5x telephoto, wide carrier availability from $519.
The Google Pixel 10 is the 2025 standard flagship in Google's lineup - a significant jump from the Pixel 9 in processor generation (Tensor G5 at 3 nm vs G4 at 4 nm) and a meaningful one in the camera system. The 6.3-inch OLED at 120 Hz with 3000 nit peak brightness sits on a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back with an aluminum frame. The rear camera pairs a 48 MP main with a 13 MP ultrawide and adds 5x optical telephoto - a zoom lens previously confined to the Pro models now included in the base Pixel 10. The front camera is 10 MP. Battery is 4970 mAh with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging. IP68. The Tensor G5's move to TSMC's 3 nm process brings improved energy efficiency and processing speed over G4, which should extend battery life and reduce heat under sustained workloads. Android 15. mmWave 5G. Available on AT&T, Boost Mobile, Consumer Cellular, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Visible starting around $519. The Pixel 10's biggest news for comparison shoppers is that 5x telephoto: the Pixel 9 at a similar discounted price does not have it. The main trade-off against the Pixel 10 Pro is the front camera (10 MP vs 42 MP), the display resolution (1080p OLED vs higher-res LTPO), and 12 GB vs 16 GB RAM. At $519 with wide carrier distribution, the Pixel 10 is the straightforward choice for a current-generation Pixel with telephoto capability.
What we love
- Tensor G5 at 3 nm - current-generation chip with efficiency improvements over G4
- 5x optical telephoto now included in the base Pixel 10 (was Pro-only in Pixel 9)
- OLED at 3000 nit peak brightness, 120 Hz
- IP68 protection
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back and aluminum frame
- 4970 mAh battery with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging
- Android 15 with Google's multi-year update track
- mmmWave 5G
- Available at six major carriers from $519
What we don't
- 10 MP front camera is a step down from Pixel 10 Pro's 42 MP
- 12 GB RAM vs 16 GB in the Pro line
- OLED (not LTPO) - no adaptive refresh rate below 60 Hz
- 13 MP ultrawide vs 48 MP in the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro
Full specifications
Display
Size6.3"
TypeOLED
Resolution1080 x 2424 px
PPI422
Performance
ChipGoogle Tensor G5 (3nm)
RAM12 GB
Storage128 GB
OSAndroid 15
Camera
Rear camera48 MP
Rear camera 213 MP
Front camera10 MP
VideoYes
Battery
Wireless charging15 W wireless (Qi2)
Design
Dimensions152.8 x 72.0 x 8.6 mm
Weight204
ColorsIndigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian
Form factorSlate
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0
NFCYes
USBUSB 3.2 (5 Gbps)
Networks5G: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 46, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GK2MP | 4G: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40 , 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - GK2MP | 3G: HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Google Pixel 10 on individual carriers
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30 GB
36-mo term
$10.99/mo
total $35.99 over term
Unlimited
36-mo term
$22.22/mo
total $52.22 over term
Frequently asked questions about the Google Pixel 10
What kind of display does the Google Pixel 10 have?
Six-point-three inches of 1080 x 2424 OLED at 120 Hz with 3000 nit peak brightness. The pixel density is approximately 424 pixels per inch - sharp and clear. The OLED delivers excellent contrast and color accuracy. Not LTPO, so the refresh rate is fixed at up to 120 Hz rather than adaptive. The 3000 nit peak matches the Pixel 10a's display specification in the same body size. A standout display for a 2025 mainstream flagship.
What kind of camera does the Google Pixel 10 have?
The triple-camera system - 48 MP main, 13 MP ultrawide, 5x optical telephoto - is the headline upgrade over the Pixel 9 and represents the biggest camera expansion in the base Pixel line since the 9 Pro introduced telephoto. Tensor G5 processes the pipeline with improved efficiency over G4. Night Sight, HDR+, and portrait processing are all current-generation. The 5x optical telephoto delivers reach that the Pixel a-series cannot provide. The 13 MP ultrawide is narrower resolution than the Pixel 9 Pro's 48 MP ultrawide, which shows at extreme ultrawide crops.
What is the battery life of the Google Pixel 10?
4970 mAh with Tensor G5's improved 3 nm efficiency is a strong pairing. Daily full-use sessions should be reliable. The 30W wired charging fills the battery in about 90 minutes. The 15W wireless is practical for midday top-up. Better battery life than the Pixel 9 expected from the chip efficiency improvement.
What processor does the Google Pixel 10 use?
Google Tensor G5 at 3 nm is the first Pixel chip built on TSMC's 3 nm process. Improved efficiency means better performance per watt compared to G4's 4 nm. The on-device AI stack, camera pipeline, and Android 15 workloads all benefit. 12 GB of RAM handles multitasking comfortably. The G5 closes some of the benchmark gap with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-series chips.
How much storage does the Google Pixel 10 have?
128 GB internal. No microSD slot. Standard Pixel configuration. Dual SIM via physical plus eSIM.
What kind of speakers does the Google Pixel 10 have?
Stereo speakers with earpiece and bottom-firing configuration. Consistent with the Pixel 10 line's speaker quality improvements. Good for calls, video, and music playback.
Does the Google Pixel 10 support fingerprint or face unlock?
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor and face unlock via 10 MP front camera. Tensor G5 handles on-device biometric processing with improved speed over G4.
Is the Google Pixel 10 water-resistant?
IP68 rated. Full dust and submersion protection. Standard Pixel flagship specification.
