Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL Debut with Tensor G5, Bigger Batteries, and Magnetic Pixelsnap Charging

Google Pixel 10 Pro: A Big Upgrade with Tensor G5

The Google Pixel 10 Pro has officially launched alongside the Pixel 10 Pro XL, introducing major upgrades in performance, battery life, and wireless charging. Powered by the all-new Tensor G5 chipset, the Pixel 10 series promises faster speeds, improved AI, and longer-lasting efficiency compared to its predecessors.

Display and Design

Pixel 10 Pro: 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with 1,280 x 2,856 resolution
Pixel 10 Pro XL: Larger 6.8-inch panel at 1,344 x 2,992 resolution
Both support a 1–120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and gaming
Peak brightness reaches 3,300 nits, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2
New color options: Moonstone (blue-gray), Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), and Jade (green)

An ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner and a sharp 42MP selfie camera are embedded within the screen for added convenience.

Power of Tensor G5

The highlight of this release is the Tensor G5 chipset, the first Pixel processor built by TSMC instead of Samsung. It delivers:

34% faster CPU performance compared to Tensor G4
60% faster AI processing for smarter Google features
Integrated Gemini Nano model for on-device AI tasks
Enhanced security with Titan M2 chip
Paired with 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking

This marks the biggest performance leap in Pixel history, positioning the 10 Pro series closer to Snapdragon-powered Android flagships.

Camera Excellence

While the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL retain the same hardware from the Pixel 9 lineup, Google’s software refinements continue to shine. The setup includes:

50MP main sensor (1/1.3″)
48MP ultrawide (1/2.55″)
48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom and up to 100x hybrid zoom

Video recording supports 8K resolution at 30fps (upscaled from 4K), making the Pixel a true content creator’s device.

Bigger Batteries and Pixelsnap Charging

Google has significantly upgraded battery performance:

Pixel 10 Pro: 4,870 mAh battery with 30W wired charging
Pixel 10 Pro XL: 5,200 mAh battery with 45W wired charging

Both phones now support Qi 2 wireless charging enhanced by Pixelsnap magnetic charging, Google’s new MagSafe-style solution.

15W wireless on Pixel 10 Pro
25W wireless on Pixel 10 Pro XL

Software and Long-Term Support

The Pixel 10 Pro series launches with Android 16 and Google’s new Material 3 Expressive UI, offering a modern and colorful design. Google promises 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates, ensuring the phones remain future-proof for most of the decade.

Additional features include: