Android technological windows, the Google Pixel are reaching the decade of existence this year. Design, technical sheet, new features, availability, prices, here is everything we know about Pixel 10, 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL smartphones.
Happy birthday ! The range of pixel smartphones celebrates its 10 years. Before their birth, Google marketed the family of Nexus, devices that were not directly designed by the Californian firm, but by third -party manufacturers, such as Huawei, HTC, LG, Samsung or Motorola.
The first two generations of Pixel were not marketed in France. The first model to go out with us was Pixel 3. After difficult years, the Google Pixel gained in quality and managed to establish themselves as essentials of the Android ecosystem. The release of new Pixel mobiles has become an event in itself, reinforced in 2025 by this 10 years turn. So let’s see what we concoct Google for this special batch.
When do Pixel 10 come out?
Google has changed its calendar since last year. The new pixels no longer come out in October as was the case for a long time, but at the end of the summer. According to information fromAndroid Headlinesa Made by Google conference would be planned for the August 20, 2025event during which the smartphones in the Pixel 10 series would be officially presented. The devices would then be made available from August 28, after a big week of pre -order period. By tilting from October to August, Google offers the premium of the advertisement against Apple’s iPhone, which arrive in September.
How much do the Pixel 10 cost?
Last year, Google upset its range, which influenced its pricing policy. The Pixel 9 Pro XL was in fact the successor of the Pixel 8 Pro, while the Pixel 9 Pro joined the family as a premium, but compact smartphone. If we base ourselves on the new prices charged, here are how much the Pixel 10 could cost:
- Pixel 10 : 899 euros with 128 GB of storage and 999 euros with 256 GB
- Pixel 10 Pro : 1,099 euros for the 128 GB model, 1,199 euros with 256 GB and 1,329 euros for 512 GB
- Pixel 10 Pro XL : 1 199 euros (128 Go), 1 299 euros (256 Go), 1 429 euros (512 Go) et 1 689 euros (1 To)
However, we can fear a new price increase. Tensor G5 fleas are designed in partnership with TSMC, and no longer with Samsung. Their cost could increase, which could be reflected in the final price of the products.
No design revolution in sight
Does Google have a nice surprise in design for us with its 10th generation of Pixel? Probably not. The manufacturer has already revised the design of its smartphones last year with the Pixel 9. The Pixel 10 will be content to follow it to see it traced by their elders, with a few small adjustments here and there. The dimensions will be almost identical to those of the previous generation. The Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro would measure 152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm. The Pixel 10 Pro XL would reach it 162.7 x 76.6 x 8.5mm. The size of the borders should not evolve either, which means that the screens will not be larger. The flat slices and the angles will make their return.
The most important change is to be put to the credit of the basic pixel 10: for the first time, it would be Equipped with a third photo sensor. The photo block evolves accordingly, so that it is even more harmful than before distinguishing it with the Pixel 10 Pro. The only notable difference between the two seems to be on the right of the photo block, at the Flash LED, where the Pixel 10 Pro has an additional element. Otherwise, it will be necessary to rely on colors to recognize a Pixel 10 of a Pixel 10 Pro.
Precisely, here are the ones that will be available for each model:
Pixel 10 :
- Ultra Blue
- Limoncello
- Iris
- Midnight
Pixel 10 Pro et Pixel 10 Pro XL :
- Sterling Gray
- Light Porcelain
- Midnight
- Smoky Green
Biometric authentication is entrusted to an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor under the screen on the three devices, which are IP68 certified for water and dust seals.
A brighter and comfortable screen?
The screen diagonals do not move: 6.3 inches for the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, 6.8 inches for the Pixel 10 Pro XL. But that is not to say that the display experience will stagnate. Pixel 10 would reach a brightness of 3,000 nitsagainst 2,700 nits for its predecessor, catching up with the performance of Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro in this regard.
All the screens in the series are OLED. We hope that the Pixel 10 will be up to this time right to LTPO technology, reserved for PRO on the Pixel 9, to benefit from the adaptive refresh frequency up to 120 Hz. The definition is full HD+ (1,080p) on the Pixel 10, between the Full HD+ and the Quad HD+ on the Pixel 10 Pro (1,280p) and a little lower than the Pixel 10 pro XL (1,344p). It is on the other hand The Pixel 10 Pro which enjoys better resolutionaround 500 pixels per inch, thanks to the ratio between its number of pixels and its compact screen. The 20: 9 format is kept on the screens that do not bend.
We await a modulation of pulse width which doubles on the pixel 10 pro and 10 pro XL, Passing from 240 to 480 Hz. Pixel 10 would remain blocked at 240 Hz. Improving this characteristic must strengthen the comfort of use by reducing the flickering effects of the screen, and therefore eye fatigue.
A great evolution for the Tensor chip, for better performance?
It is one of the great changes expected on this generation. Engraved according to a 3 nm process, the Google Tensor G5 chip should be designed from an TSMC architecture. So far, all the Tensor SoCs were based on a Samsung node and could in fact be considered as personalized exynos. Las of the delay in the performance of Samsung technologies in this area, Google turned to its main competitor, which already provides the Snapdragon of Qualcomm and the chips of the iPhone.
We can expect a serious performance gain and in energy efficiency with this Tensor G5. In any case, in theory, Google has all the tools to achieve it. But keep in mind that the company is not specialized in semiconductors. If it leaves with stronger foundations (3 nm technology of TSMC would be between 10 and 20 % more efficient that that of Samsung), she can no longer count on the commitment of Samsung to support him, while TSMC does not a priori offer support as pushed as her rival.
It should therefore not be hoped that the Tensor G5 is as impressive as the Snapdragon 8 Elite, especially since it does not take advantage of the CPU ORYON CPUS of Qualcomm. The Tensor G5 would take eight CPU Arm cores: a powerful Cortex-X4, five Cortex-A725 intermediaries and two Cortex-A520 with low consumption. A brand new IMG DXT GPU, made up of fewer hearts, but with a higher clock frequency, would be in charge of the graphic part.
Finally, we talk about IA performances 14 % at the Tensor G4 thanks to a new TPU. The Pixel 10 enjoys 12 Go there be ramly.the Pro models of 16 GB. Such a quantity of RAM provides AI features, resource -gourmet.
The Pixel 10 will also offer new network performance. Google also abandons Samsung Exynos modems to turn to a Mediatek solution, in this case the T900. Its capacities and a possible improvement in relation to the old equipment are not yet clear.
Better autonomy?
A more efficient chip energy should allow Google to offer better autonomy to its Pixel 10. In addition, the Pixel 10 basic and the Pixel 10 Pro would see the capacity of their battery going from 4,700 mAh to 4,870 mAh, enough to help boost the endurance of the device a little. The Pixel 10 Pro XL would have a 5,200 mAh battery, against 5060 MAH on the Pixel 9 Pro XL. All the lights are green in the field of autonomy.
Pixel 10 and 10 Pro would benefit from a Wiring 29 W recharging power and 15 W wireless recharge with Qi 2 technology. It is barely better than the 27 W with cable of the previous generation. And for wireless, there is no evolution … unless Google integrates magsafe magnetic recharge. Magnetic accessories for Pixel 10 as well as Qi 2.2 compatibility are mentioned, but we remain cautious for the moment on this point.
The Pixel 10 PRO XL would support a slightly faster wired load, up to 39 W, and an induction recharge of 15 W. Wireless recharge could potentially be a little more swift than 15 W using a Pixel Stand charger. With or wireless, we are in any case far from the standards offered by Chinese manufacturers.
A telephoto lens for the Pixel 10
This is a first, the Pixel 10 is equipped with three photo sensors, instead of two traditionally. Cait usually reserved for pro models. In addition to the high-angle and ultra-large-angle modules, The smartphone is entitled to a telephoto lens. It would be a Samsung 3J1 of 11 MP, which we have already seen on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. However, we expect lower performance than those of the Sony IMX858 periscopic telephoto lens of 48 MP which equips the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL. The latter grants a 5x optical zoom and takes advantage of the Ultra Res Zoom technology, evolution of the Super Res Zoom, which uses the high definition of the sensor to improve digital zoom.
We still hope that the zoom of the Pixel 10 will be good, because Google has made concessions on the other sensors to integrate this telephoto lens. The main sensor is a 50 Mp Samsung GN8 and the Ultra Grand Angle A Sony IMX712 of 13 MP, Both smaller than their equivalents on the Pixel 9. The size of the sensor greatly influences the efficiency of the capture of light, and therefore on the quality of the shots.
The Pixel 10 PRO and Pixel 10 Pro XL would take on a Samsung GNV main camera of 50 MP and an ultra-wide Sony IMX858 48 MP optics, as last year. For the front photo sensor, there is also a difference. The Pixel 10 would be satisfied with a Samsung 3J1 of 11 MP, while the pro models would take advantage of a Sony IMX858 of 48 MP. As on the iPhone, it is on the photo part that we observe the most important gap between the basic version and the pro configurations of the series.
On this generation, Google would have managed to improve image stabilization. Android Headlines Compare even the video capture of Pixel 10 to what could be obtained using a gimbal. The way the manufacturer has obtained this result is not known. But knowing the firm, you can bet on a software function rather than material. The Pixel 10 would also make better close-ups, thanks to a hybrid approach combining telephoto and ultra-angle. The subject of the photo will be more detailed, with a blurred effect around it to add a feeling of depth.
Beyond the sensors, the photo and video quality of the Pixel 10 should experience improvements thanks to the performance of the Tensor G5 and an even further integration of the AI.
Android 16 is already there
The Pixel 10 will be delivered directly under Android 16, the fresh update of the Google mobile OS. This version brings a new design, the expressive material 3, as well as many additional features. AI and Gemini are well understood very present. Google promises 7 years of Android updates and security patches on its devices, making it one of the most serious software supports in the smartphones industry.
