Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL

Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL: Specs, Release Date, Price, and Everything You Need to Know

In 2025, Google’s Pixel smartphone lineup celebrates a milestone: its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, Pixel devices have evolved from niche products into flagship contenders, showcasing the best of Android. This year, the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL mark a turning point with upgraded designs, powerful internals, and Google’s boldest ambitions yet. But what exactly do these devices bring to the table? Let’s break it all down.

🎉 A Decade of Pixel: From Nexus to Today

Before Pixels, there were Nexus devices built by manufacturers like HTC, LG, Samsung, and Huawei. While popular among enthusiasts, they weren’t directly engineered by Google. That changed in 2016, when the company launched the Pixel line, designed in-house to showcase the “purest” vision of Android.

Interestingly, the first two Pixel generations never officially launched in France. It wasn’t until the Pixel 3 that European users got their hands on Google’s flagship. Since then, the brand has grown steadily, overcoming early struggles to become a staple in the Android ecosystem. Now, with a decade behind it, the Pixel 10 series arrives as a true celebration of Google’s progress.

📅 Pixel 10 Release Date: When Will They Be Available?

Google has shifted its release calendar. Instead of unveiling new Pixels in October, the Made by Google 2025 event took place on August 20. Preorders for the Pixel 10 lineup began immediately, with devices officially available from August 28.

This strategic timing allows Google to launch before Apple’s iPhones, which typically arrive in September. It’s a clever move: by getting ahead of Apple’s announcements, Google secures attention from tech media and early adopters who might otherwise wait for iOS devices.

💸 Pixel 10 Price: How Much Will They Cost?

Pricing has always been a delicate subject for Google. In 2024, the company reshuffled its lineup, positioning the Pixel 9 Pro XL as the direct successor to the Pixel 8 Pro. Following that strategy, here’s the expected pricing for 2025:

• Pixel 10: €899 (128 GB) / €999 (256 GB)
• Pixel 10 Pro: €1,099 (128 GB) / €1,199 (256 GB) / €1,329 (512 GB)
• Pixel 10 Pro XL: €1,199 (128 GB) / €1,299 (256 GB) / €1,429 (512 GB) / €1,689 (1 TB)

However, there’s a catch: the new Tensor G5 chip, manufactured by TSMC instead of Samsung, may drive production costs higher. This raises the possibility of another slight price hike compared to last year.

🖼️ Design: Familiar but Refined

Should we expect a radical new look for the Pixel 10 series? Probably not. Google already refreshed its design language in 2024 with the Pixel 9, introducing flatter edges and squared corners. The Pixel 10 family follows this blueprint, with only minor refinements.

• Dimensions: Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro measure 152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL stretches to 162.7 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm.
• Durability: All models maintain IP68 certification for dust and water resistance.
• Biometric security: An ultrasonic fingerprint sensor under the display ensures quick, secure authentication.

Perhaps the biggest visual shift is reserved for the standard Pixel 10, which for the first time gets a triple-camera setup. This makes it harder than ever to distinguish the Pixel 10 from the Pro version at a glance.

🎨 Color Options

• Pixel 10: Ultra Blue, Limoncello, Iris, Midnight
• Pixel 10 Pro & Pro XL: Sterling Gray, Light Porcelain, Midnight, Smoky Green

Google even “accidentally” leaked some renders on the Play Store, giving fans an early peek.

📱 Display: Brighter and Smoother

Though screen sizes remain unchanged 6.3 inches for the Pixel 10 and Pro, and 6.8 inches for the Pro XL Google has made meaningful upgrades.

• Pixel 10 now reaches 3000 nits brightness, a jump from 2700 nits, making outdoor visibility much better.
• Pro models enjoy PWM frequency doubled to 480 Hz, reducing flicker and easing eye strain.
• All three devices feature OLED panels, but only the Pro models get LTPO adaptive refresh rate up to 120 Hz.
• Resolution varies: Full HD+ on Pixel 10, QHD-ish on Pro, and near-Quad HD+ on Pro XL.

Imagine streaming your favorite Netflix show under the summer sun with 3000 nits brightness, the screen will stay sharp and vibrant, unlike many competing smartphones.

⚡ Tensor G5: A Major Leap in Performance

The centerpiece of the Pixel 10 series is the Tensor G5 chip, Google’s first processor built with TSMC’s 3nm process. This marks a significant departure from Samsung’s Exynos-based designs.

• CPU setup: 1× Cortex-X4, 5× Cortex-A725, 2× Cortex-A520
• GPU: New IMG DXT with higher clock speeds
• AI processing: 14% faster than Tensor G4, thanks to a new TPU
• RAM: 12 GB on Pixel 10, 16 GB on Pro models

The implications are big. Not only will the Pixel 10 be faster and more power-efficient, but it will also handle AI-driven features more smoothly. From advanced photo editing to real-time translation, the Tensor G5 unlocks next-level experiences.

Still, it’s worth noting: the Tensor G5 won’t rival Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite with its Oryon cores. Google is focusing more on AI optimization than raw performance.

🔋 Battery Life and Charging

With a more efficient chip, Google aims to boost endurance. Capacities have also increased slightly:

• Pixel 10 & Pixel 10 Pro: 4870 mAh (up from 4700 mAh)
• Pixel 10 Pro XL: 5200 mAh (vs. 5060 mAh on Pixel 9 Pro XL)

Charging speeds:

• 29W wired and 15W Qi wireless for Pixel 10 and Pro
• 39W wired for the Pro XL

There are rumors of Qi 2.2 magnetic charging, potentially bringing Pixel devices closer to Apple’s MagSafe ecosystem. Imagine snapping your Pixel onto a magnetic charger and having it lock perfectly into place no cables, no fumbling.

📸 Camera Upgrades: Telephoto for All

For the first time, even the base Pixel 10 gets a telephoto lens. This marks a big step, as zoom capabilities were previously reserved for Pro models.

• Pixel 10: 50 MP main (Samsung GN8), 13 MP ultra-wide (Sony IMX712), 11 MP telephoto (Samsung 3J1)
• Pixel 10 Pro & XL: 50 MP main (Samsung GNV), 48 MP ultra-wide (Sony IMX858), 48 MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom

Google’s Ultra Res Zoom combines high-resolution sensors with AI to produce detailed shots, even at long distances. Early reports suggest video stabilization is so good that footage looks like it was shot with a gimbal.

Selfie cameras differ too: 11 MP on the Pixel 10, but a sharper 48 MP Sony sensor on Pro models.

🤖 Android 16 and Gemini AI

Out of the box, the Pixel 10 series ships with Android 16, Google’s latest OS. Expect:

• Material You Expressive design with deeper customization
• Gemini AI integration across apps and services
• A promise of 7 years of updates, putting Google among the most reliable brands in long-term support

This means Pixel owners won’t just buy a phone they’re investing in a device that evolves continuously for nearly a decade.

✅ Final Thoughts

The Google Pixel 10 series doesn’t reinvent the smartphone wheel, but it refines nearly every aspect: brighter displays, better cameras, stronger AI, and improved durability. With the Pixel 10 finally gaining a telephoto lens, and the Tensor G5 promising major efficiency gains, Google is positioning itself as a serious rival not just to Samsung but also to Apple.

The real question is: Will these upgrades combined with aggressive pricing be enough to convince users to switch ecosystems?