After just showing the devices off over the last few weeks, Google has announced their Pixel 10 series phones and the latest features, alongside new Pixel Buds 2a and Pixel Watch 4.
Just like last year, the new Pixel 10 series includes four devices: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
The Tensor G5 processor powers the new phones, Google’s most significant chip advancement since the launch of the first Tensor processor 5 years ago.
Built on the 3nm process by TSMC, the Tensor G5 brings a new faster CPU with improved battery life and a TPU that’s 60% faster. The new TPU powers the latest Gemini Nano model, unlocking over 20 on-device generative AI experiences at launch.
New AI experiences will launch first on the Pixel 10 series, including Magic Cue, a new, intuitive and proactive use of AI.
This feature will “proactively suggest relevant information and helpful actions based on the context on your phone,” says Google – and frankly, it looks brilliant.
In demonstrations, the AI was able to surface information including flight and dinner reservations, addresses and more from your Gmail, Calendar, Screenshots, Messages and more, presenting the information where you need it like phone calls and chats.
The Pixel 10 series will include new AI powered features in the camera, including the all-new Camera Coach, an AI guided helper that will offer suggestions to find the best angle and Lighting, as well as the mode, or Auto Best Take, an update of last years Best Take feature that will now automatically pick everyone’s best look in similar photos and show you the best picture.
An exclusive camera feature coming to the 10 Pixel Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL is Pro Res Zoom offering options beyond the 5x optical zoom, all the way up to 100x. It’s not just a crop, the feature utilises the on-board AI to find and recover details in the image.
Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL
Google’s Pixel 10 series keeps similar dimensions, as well as the now signature camera bar on the rear, bumping the internals with the Tensor G5.
The Pixel 10 picks up a 5x telephoto zoom for the first time, giving it a triple camera array on the rear for the first time. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL will see improved Optical Image Stabilisation on their main sensor, including on their video boost.
All the Pixel 10 phones will get brighter displays across the range, with the Pixel 10 now capable of up to 3,000 nits, while the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL’s Super Actua displays can now peak at 3300 nits. Alongside the brighter displays on the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, Google has also bumped the speakers for the loudest and most powerful bass.
All three Pixel 10 phones are now spruiking 30+ hours of battery life, thanks in part to the new Tensor G5 processor, as well as slightly larger batteries. On the charging front, Google is supporting their fast charging with up to 55% charge in 30 minutes using their 30W charger on the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, while the Pro XL will get 70% charge out of their 45W charger.
Google is launching Qi2 Wireless charging on the Pixel 10 series, though it’s a bit mismatched. The Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro (and Pixel 10 Pro Fold) will support 15W Qi2 wireless charging, supporting MagSafe, as well as their new Pixel Snap accessories, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports the newly announced Qi2.2 25W wireless charging standard.
The Pixel 10 will come in a satin finish metal frame in four colour options, including Indigo, a nod to the first-gen Pixel that launched in this stunning blue back in 2016. The Pixel 10 will also come in stunning Lemon Grass, a more intense version of the colour launched on the Pixel 7, as well as Obsidian (Black) and Frost (White).
The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL feature Google’s most sophisticated design yet and will also come in four colour options, starting with the familiar Porcelain (White) and Obsidian (Black), with two more colourful options: Moonstone and Jade.
| Pixel 10 | Pixel 10 Pro | Pixel 10 Pro XL | |
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Actua display (LTPO) – 20:9 aspect ratio – 1280 x 2856 LTPO OLED Smooth Display (1-120Hz) – Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass – Up to 2200 nits (HDR) and up to 3300 nits (peak brightness) – >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio – HDR support – Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colours | 6.8-inch Super Actua display (LTPO) – 20:9 aspect ratio – 1344 x 2992 LTPO OLED Smooth Display (1-120Hz) – Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass – Up to 2200 nits (HDR) and up to 3300 nits (peak brightness) – >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio – HDR support – Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colours | 6.8-inch Super Actua display (LTPO) – 20:9 aspect ratio – 1344 x 2992 LTPO OLED Smooth Display (1-120Hz) – Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass – Up to 2200 nits (HDR) and up to 3300 nits (peak brightness) – >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio – HDR support – Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors |
| Dimensions | 152.8 height x 72.0 width x 8.6 depth (mm) @ 204 g | 152.8 height x 72.0 width x 8.6 depth (mm) @ 207 g | 162.8 height x 76.6 width x 8.5 depth (mm) @ 232 g |
| Battery and Charging | 30+ hour battery life – Typical 4970mAh Minimum 4835mAh – Fast charging – up to 55% in about 30 minutes using 30W USB-C PPS charger or higher, sold separately – Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2-certified) up to 15W | 30+ hour battery life – Typical 4870mAh Minimum 4707mAh – Fast charging – up to 55% in about 30 minutes using 30W USB-C PPS charger or higher, sold separately – Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2-certified) up to 15W | 30+ hour battery life – Typical 5200mAh Minimum 5079mAh – Fast charging – up to 70% in about 30 minutes using 45W USB-C PPS charger or higher, sold separately – Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2-certified) up to 25W |
| Processor | Google Tensor G5 – Titan M2 security coprocessor | Google Tensor G5 – Titan M2 security coprocessor | Google Tensor G5 – Titan M2 security coprocessor |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB with Zoned UFS | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB with Zoned UFS |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP wide with Macro Focus 13 MP ultrawide 10.8 MP 5x telephoto lens | 50 MP wide 48 MP ultrawide with Macro Focus 48 MP 5x telephoto lens | 50 MP wide 48 MP ultrawide with Macro Focus 48 MP 5x telephoto lens |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP Dual PD selfie camera with 95° ultrawide field of view | 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with 103° ultrawide field of view | 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with 103° ultrawide field of view |
| Colours | Indigo Frost Lemongrass Obsidian | Moonstone Jade Porcelain Obsidian | Moonstone Jade Porcelain Obsidian |
| OS and Updates | Launched with Android 16 with 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates from launch | Launched with Android 16 with 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates from launch | Launched with Android 16 with 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates from launch |
As far as availability is concerned, you can pre-order the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL from today – and on sale in Australia on August 28th through the Google Store, or through your favourite retailers or telco, including Officeworks, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Telstra, Vodafone and Optus.
Pricing-wise, the phones all stay the same as last year, though the Pixel 10 Pro XL gets a bump to 256GB for the same price as last year:
- Pixel 10 – 128GB – $1349
- Pixel 10 Pro – 128GB – $1699
- Pixel 10 Pro XL – 256GB – $1999
If you’re looking for pre-order deals, Vodafone is offering a free PS5 Slim Digital Edition Console at no extra cost if you pre-order a Pixel 10 Pro XL on an eligible plan between 21-27 August. Eligible plans include Vodafone Infinite Plan on a 12, 24, or 36-month contracts, you can check their website for more.
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Google is sticking with foldables, with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This is Google’s most advanced foldable yet, with a new gearless hinge and the first in the Pixel Fold line to carry an IP68 dust and water resistance rating.
On the hardware front, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has been re-engineered to enable that new hinge design, with the new design allowing them to put a slightly larger external display on the front. Both the internal and external Actua displays are now brighter, peaking at 3000 nits.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold has also seen a battery increase to just over 5,000 mAh, making it their largest battery to date, promising over 84 hours of battery life with their Extreme Battery Saver mode. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will also support Qi2 Wireless charging at 15W with MagSafe and the new PixelSnap charging accessories.
The foldable experience is getting an update on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, with new Split Screen resizing giving you more control over your multitasking letting you easily scale your split screen view outside the boundary of the display. Sharing images, videos, links, and text is also incredibly fast and intuitive with a simple drag and drop between split-screen apps.
Gamers are getting upgrades on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold too, with Google working with developers like Gameloft and Disney on Asphalt Legends and Speed Storm for a great dual-screen experience. They’ve also added in-game controller support to the front display.
Google is using a new 48MP main sensor on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, alongside a 10.5MP ultra-wide, and 10.8MP Telephoto sensor capable of 5x optical zoom. You’ll also be able to take advantage of the new camera features like Camera Coach and Auto Best Take thanks to the Tensor G5 under the hood which includes improved ISP. Google has added in a neat new Pixel 10 Pro Fold camera feature with Instant View, offering a scroll of recently taken photos alongside your viewfinder.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will come in two new colours: Moonstone and Jade.
| Pixel 10 Pro Fold | |
| Display | External Screen 6.4-inch / 162mm Actua display – 20:9 aspect ratio – 1080 x 2364 OLED Smooth Display (60-120Hz) – Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass – Up to 2000 nits (HDR) and up to 3000 nits (peak brightness) – >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio – HDR support – Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors Internal Screen 8-inch / 204 mm Super Actua Flex display (LTPO) – 2076 x 2152 OLED Smooth Display (1-120 Hz) – Ultra Thin Glass – Up to 1800 nits (HDR) and up to 3000 nits (peak brightness) – >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio – HDR support |
| Dimensions | Folded 155.2 height x 76.3 width x 10.8 depth (mm) Unfolded 155.2 height x 150.4 width x 5.2 depth (mm) @ 258 g |
| Battery and Charging | Up to 84-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver – Typical 5015 mAh – Minimum 4919mAh – Fast charging – up to 50% in about 30 minutes using 30W USB-C PPS charger or higher, sold separately – Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2-certified) up to 15W |
| Processor | Google Tensor G5 – Titan M2 security coprocessor |
| Memory | 16GB RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB with Zoned UFS |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP Quad PD wide camera 10.5 MP Dual PD ultrawide camera with Macro Focus 10.8 MP 5x telephoto lens |
| Front Camera | Front 10 MP Dual PD with 87° field of view Inner 10 MP Dual PD with 87° field of view |
| Colours | Moonstone Jade |
| OS and Updates | Launched with Android 16 with 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates from launch |
Pre-orders for the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold are open today; however, the phone won’t arrive in-store until October 9th. You’ll be able to grab a Pixel 10 Pro Fold from $2699 from the Google Store, or through your favourite retailers or telco including Officeworks, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Telstra, Vodafone and Optus.
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