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Google Pixel 10

Google's 6.3-inch Android phone, with three rear cameras including a 5x telephoto, the Tensor G5 chip and seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates.

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Google Pixel 10 in Indigo from the back, showing the three-lens camera bar
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At a glance

  • Best forPeople who want Google's camera software and an optical telephoto at a mid-flagship price, and do not need the Pro's display or sensor sizes
  • PricingFrom $799
  • PlatformAndroid 16 at launch; Google states seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
  • Key differentiatorA 5x optical telephoto and seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates at $799, in the same 152.8 mm body as the Pro

Quick take

A 6.3-inch Pixel with a 5x optical telephoto and the same seven-year update commitment Google gives the Pro, at $799. The trade is the panel and the camera hardware: 60-120Hz rather than down to 1Hz, and smaller sensors across the three lenses.

Good fit if

  • You want a 5x optical telephoto without paying Pro prices
  • A published update window matters: Google states seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
  • You want Gemini and Google’s AI features built into the phone
  • $799 is closer to what you want to spend than $999

Consider another option if

  • You want a display that drops to 1Hz; this one runs 60-120Hz
  • You want more than 256GB of storage
  • You want the larger camera sensors and the 42MP front camera on the Pixel 10 Pro
  • You are on iOS and your watch, tablet and messages are already there

Key facts

  • PriceFrom $799
  • Display6.3-inch Super Actua OLED, 2424 x 1080 (tall x wide) at 422 ppi; Smooth Display 60-120Hz; up to 2000 nits HDR and 3000 nits peak
  • Battery life24+ hour battery life; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; typical 4970 mAh (minimum 4835 mAh)
  • ChipGoogle Tensor G5 with Titan M2 security coprocessor
  • Camera systemAdvanced triple rear system: 48MP wide (f/1.70, 82 degrees), 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees), 10.8MP telephoto with OIS (f/3.1, 23 degrees, 5x optical); 10.5MP front camera (f/2.2, 95 degrees); Super Res Zoom up to 20x
  • Operating systemLaunched with Android 16
  • ChargingUp to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30W USB-C PPS charger or higher; Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2-certified) up to 15W
  • Size and weight152.8 mm tall x 72.0 wide x 8.6 deep; 204 g
  • Storage128GB and 256GB; 12GB of memory
  • Software support7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates
  • Water resistanceIP68 dust and water resistance, under IEC standard 60529

Alternatives

Apple iPhone Duo

Apple's first folding iPhone: a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch screen inside, with a 48MP Dual Fusion camera and the A20 Pro chip.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro

Google's 6.3-inch Pro Pixel, with a three-camera system, the Tensor G5 chip and seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Google's book-style foldable: a 6.4-inch cover screen outside and an 8-inch screen inside, with a triple rear camera and seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates.

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