Google launched the Pixel 10 in August 2025, with sales starting on August 28. It is the entry model of the Pixel 10 family and the first base Pixel with a 5x telephoto camera. It runs the new Tensor G5 chip, supports Qi2 magnetic charging with Pixelsnap, and comes with seven years of updates. Here is what is new, the full specs as Google lists them, and what it costs.
Key Takeaways
- Three rear cameras: a 48MP main, a 13MP ultrawide and a new 10.8MP 5x telephoto.
- Tensor G5: Google’s chip with 12GB of RAM in both storage options.
- Display: 6.3-inch OLED, up to 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak brightness.
- Battery: 4970mAh typical, with 24+ hours of battery life according to Google.
- Updates: 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates.
- Price: launched at $799 in the US.
What Is Actually New
1. A telephoto camera on the base Pixel
The Pixel 10 adds a 10.8MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom to the main and ultrawide cameras. Google lists optical-quality zoom at 0.6x, 1x, 5x and 10x, and Super Zoom up to 20x. The main camera is 48MP with an f/1.70 lens and Macro Focus.
2. Tensor G5 and 12GB of RAM
The phone uses Google Tensor G5 with the Titan M2 security chip. Both the 128GB and 256GB models have 12GB of RAM. It runs Gemini Nano on the device and supports AI features such as Magic Cue, Circle to Search, Live Translate and Call Assistant.
3. Qi2 wireless charging with Pixelsnap
Wireless charging is Qi2-certified with Pixelsnap, at up to 15W. Wired charging reaches up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30W USB-C PPS charger or higher, which is sold separately. There is no charger in the box.
4. A brighter display
The 6.3-inch Actua display is a 1080 x 2424 OLED with a 60 to 120Hz refresh rate. Google lists up to 2000 nits in HDR and up to 3000 nits at peak. It is covered by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
5. Seven years of updates
The phone launched with Android 16 and Google promises 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates.
Google Pixel 10 Full Specifications
| Feature | Google Pixel 10 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch Actua OLED, 1080 x 2424, 422 ppi, 20:9, 60 to 120Hz |
| Brightness | Up to 2000 nits HDR, up to 3000 nits peak |
| Chip | Google Tensor G5, Titan M2 security coprocessor |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Main camera | 48MP, f/1.70, Quad PD, 82 degree field of view, Macro Focus |
| Ultrawide | 13MP, f/2.2, 120 degree field of view |
| Telephoto | 10.8MP, f/3.1, 5x optical zoom |
| Zoom | Optical quality at 0.6x, 1x, 5x, 10x; Super Zoom up to 20x |
| Front camera | 10.5MP, f/2.2, 95 degree field of view, autofocus |
| Video | Rear 4K up to 60 fps, 10-bit HDR, slow motion up to 240 fps; front 4K up to 60 fps |
| Battery | 4970mAh typical (4835mAh minimum), 24+ hours, up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver |
| Charging | Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30W USB-C PPS charger; Qi2 wireless up to 15W |
| Connectivity | 5G (mmWave and Sub-6 on the model listed), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, NFC, dual-band GNSS |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (two active at once) |
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Build | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Size and weight | About 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in, 7.2 oz |
| Colors | Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian |
| Software | Android 16, 7 years of updates |
| Safety | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, Crisis Alerts |
Google lists size and weight in inches and ounces only, and we have not converted them. The box includes a 1 meter USB-C cable but no charger.
Pixel 10 vs Pixel 10 Pro
| Feature | Pixel 10 | Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch, 1080 x 2424, 60 to 120Hz | 6.3-inch, 1280 x 2856 LTPO, 1 to 120Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 3300 nits |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Main camera | 48MP, f/1.70 | 50MP, f/1.68 |
| Ultrawide | 13MP | 48MP |
| Telephoto | 10.8MP, 5x | 48MP, 5x, with OIS |
| Front camera | 10.5MP | 42MP |
| Battery | 4970mAh | 4870mAh |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Weight | 7.2 oz | 7.3 oz |
| US launch price | $799 | $999 |
Both use Tensor G5 and get 7 years of updates. The Pro adds more RAM, a sharper screen, better cameras, 8K Video Boost and Wi-Fi 7. The standard Pixel 10 is the better value if you do not need those.
Pixel 10 Price Around the World
Google’s store pages show only a starting price, not a separate price for each storage option, so we list the starting price (128GB). These are the current Google Store prices we saw in October 2026. They are lower than some launch prices in places where Google shows a discount. Prices in most countries include local tax, while US prices do not.
| Country | Currency | Current Google Store starting price | Usual price shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | USD | $799 | Not shown |
| United Kingdom | GBP | £699 | Not shown |
| Germany (Eurozone) | EUR | €629 | €799 |
| Canada | CAD | C$1,099 | Not shown |
| Australia | AUD | A$1,349 | Not shown |
| India | INR | ₹74,999 | ₹79,999 |
| Japan | JPY | ¥128,900 | Not shown |
We could not verify a Google Store price for the UAE, so it is left out.
Pixel 10 Price in Pakistan
Google does not officially sell Pixel phones in Pakistan, so there is no official Google price in rupees. Units sold locally are imported, and the price changes from seller to seller and with the exchange rate. A phone must also be PTA-registered before you can use it on a Pakistani network, and an unregistered phone can lose cellular service. Warranty from Google may not apply to imported units, so ask the seller what support you get before you pay.
Should You Buy It?
Buy it if you want a clean Android phone with strong cameras, a 5x telephoto, Qi2 charging and seven years of updates, without paying Pro prices.
Skip it if you want 8K video, the sharpest screen or 16GB of RAM. Look at the Pixel 10 Pro instead.
FAQ
Does the Pixel 10 have a physical SIM slot?
Google lists dual eSIM, with two eSIMs active at once. It does not list a physical SIM tray.
When did the Pixel 10 go on sale?
It launched in August 2025, with sales starting on August 28 at the Google Store and retail partners.
Does it come with a charger?
No. The box has the phone and a 1 meter USB-C to USB-C cable.
Is the Pixel 10 waterproof?
It has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
How long will it get updates?
Google promises 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates.
Last updated: October 18, 2026. Prices and availability can change.
