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The Pixel 10 is the standard model, with a 6.3-inch Actua OLED display reaching 3,000 nits and Google's Tensor G5 chip alongside 12GB of memory. It is the first standard Pixel to carry a dedicated telephoto, giving it a 48MP main, a 13MP ultra-wide and a 10.8MP 5x zoom. The 4,970mAh battery supports Qi2 magnetic charging through Pixelsnap.

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What Pixel 10 does best

  1. Photos and video

    Three rear cameras include a dedicated telephoto for zoomed shots.

  2. AI assistant

    Gemini is built in, and the Tensor G5 kept things fast with no hiccups over two weeks.

  3. Everyday use

    Over 24 hours per charge, up to 100 with Extreme Battery Saver, and 55% back in about 30 minutes.

Pixel 10 vs Pixel 11

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Pixel 10
THIS PRODUCT

Pixel 10

Aug 2025
Pixel 11
THE NEWCOMER

Pixel 11

Aug 2026
  1. Pixel 10: 4970 mAh typicalBattery capacity+15 mAhPixel 11: 4985 mAh typical
  2. Pixel 10: Google Tensor G5ProcessorImprovedPixel 11: Google Tensor G6
  3. Pixel 10: Pixelsnap (Qi2) up to 15WWireless charging+10 WPixel 11: Pixelsnap (Qi2.2) up to 25W

Comparison

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How it compares

Price

$799

What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.

Weight

204g

Grams in your hand. Lower is lighter.

Battery life

24+ hrs

How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.

Price

Google Pixel 10
$799
Apple iPhone 17
$899
Google Pixel 11
$899
Samsung Galaxy S26
$899.99
Google Pixel 10 Pro
$999

Current list prices.

The handset as sold, without a case.

Hours of typical use, as each phone's own company reports it. A phone whose company gives only a video-playback figure or a battery capacity is not on this chart: those are different measures.

If not this one

  • If display decides itPixel 11 Pro Fold

    Brighter screen: up to 3,600 nits, against up to 3,000 nits here.

    $1,899
  • If big-screen multitasking decides itiPhone Duo

    Stronger on big-screen multitasking, in iDevice's view.

    $1,999

Most paired with

Everything it works with

What the Google Pixel 10 works with

Does the Google Pixel 10 work with the Pixel Watch 5?

Yes. Pixel Watch 5 works with most phones running Android 12 or newer.

Does the Google Pixel 10 work with the Pixel Buds Pro 2?

Yes. Fullest support on compatible Pixel phones.

Does the Google Pixel 10 work with the Oura Ring 5?

Yes. Pixel phones meeting Oura’s Android requirement are supported.

Does the Google Pixel 10 work with the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)?

Yes. Ray-Ban's page for Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) says it needs a compatible phone with Android or iOS and wireless internet access.

Works with

Most paired with

Does the Google Pixel 10 work with the Pixel Watch 5?

Yes. Pixel Watch 5 works with most phones running Android 12 or newer.

Does the Google Pixel 10 work with the Pixel Buds Pro 2?

Yes. Fullest support on compatible Pixel phones.

Does the Google Pixel 10 work with the Oura Ring 5?

Yes. Pixel phones meeting Oura’s Android requirement are supported.

Does the Google Pixel 10 work with the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)?

Yes. Ray-Ban's page for Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) says it needs a compatible phone with Android or iOS and wireless internet access.

Does the Google Pixel 10 work with the Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar?

Yes. The T-Rex Dual Solar works with an Android phone running Android 7.0 or later, through the Zepp app.

Does the Google Pixel 10 work with the Pixel Buds 2a?

Yes. Fullest support on compatible Pixel phones.

Does the Google Pixel 10 work with the Ultrahuman Ring Pro?

Yes. The Ultrahuman app supports Android phones and is on Google Play.

Does the Google Pixel 10 work with the Meta Glasses (2026)?

Yes. Meta Glasses pair with an Android phone through the Meta AI app from Google Play.

Supports

Works

Google lists Satellite SOS as a safety feature of the Pixel 10.

How it works

Works

The Pixel 10 supports dual eSIM: two active eSIMs, and it stores eight or more.

Doesn't work

Google says the Pixel Stand 1 and Pixel Stand 2 do not work with the Pixel 10.

Works

Google's Pixelsnap Ring Stand magnetically attaches to the Pixel 10.

Good to know
Remove the Ring Stand to charge wirelessly.
Works

Apple MagSafe chargers are compatible with the Pixel 10.

Good to know
The 2020 Apple MagSafe charger charges it at 5W only.
Some features missing

But slowly. Older Qi1.x chargers still charge the Pixel 10.

Good to know
Up to 5W. Google says the Pixel 10 series is not optimized for older Qi1.x chargers, which lack magnetic alignment.
Works

Google's Pixelsnap Charger wirelessly charges the Pixel 10 at up to 15W.

What you need
A 20W or higher USB-C power adapter, sold separately, for the full 15W.
Works

The Pixel 10 fast charges over USB-C with a 30W or higher PPS charger, sold separately.

What you need
A 30W or higher USB-C PPS charger, sold separately.
Doesn't work

Google lists only a USB-C to USB-C cable in the Pixel 10 box, with no wall charger.

4.2 / 5
Great

Scores published by other outlets, normalized and averaged. iDevice did not test these products for this score.

3 expert reviews, 2 with a score

  1. Engadget
    Mat SmithAug 27, 2025
    4.6 / 5
    Read review
  2. WIRED
    Julian ChokkattuAug 27, 2025
    3.9 / 5
    Read review
  3. Tom's Guide
    John Velasco
    No score
    Read review
May 25, 2024 · First sign of it
Trade data ties Google’s TSMC Tensor G5 work to Pixel 10
Android Authority found a Tensor G5 sample in public trade data and tied the chip program directly to the future Pixel 10. The evidence showed Google testing an early TSMC-built Tensor generation well before the phone’s later design leaks.
Mar 11, 2025 · Design and hardware
First Pixel 10 CAD renders show a Pixel 9-style design
The first claimed CAD-based Pixel 10 renders showed Google carrying forward the Pixel 9 design language, with flat sides and a raised camera bar. The report also pointed to a third rear camera on the base model, setting up the later telephoto-specific reporting.
Apr 3, 2025 · Design and hardware
Internal documents reveal a telephoto camera and downgraded main sensors
Android Authority reported from documents viewed through a source inside Google that the base Pixel 10 would gain a dedicated telephoto camera for the first time. The same report said its main and ultrawide sensors would step down to hardware also used in the Pixel 9a.
May 29, 2025 · New feature
App code points to satellite connectivity continuing on Pixel 10
Android Authority found Pixel 10 model references in Google’s Adaptive Connectivity Services code alongside satellite-related functionality. The teardown suggested the base Pixel 10 would retain satellite connectivity despite the generation’s modem changes.
Jul 15, 2025 · Filed with regulators
FCC filings confirm Pixel 10 models and show no UWB or Thread on the base phone
Android Authority reported that Pixel 10 models had passed through the FCC, providing a regulatory confirmation shortly before launch. The filings showed satellite functionality and wireless charging while indicating that the standard Pixel 10 lacked UWB and Thread support.
Aug 20, 2025 · Announced
Google unveils the Pixel 10 series
Google officially unveiled the Pixel 10 series at its Brooklyn Made by Google event on August 20. The announcement moved the base Pixel 10 into official status and confirmed the product family that the preceding chip, camera and FCC reports had described.
Aug 28, 2025 · Went on sale
Pixel 10 reaches retail shelves
Google said the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL would be on shelves at the Google Store and its retail partners on August 28. The base Pixel 10 started at $799.
Oct 27, 2025 · Design and hardware
Post-launch testing quantifies the Pixel 10 camera tradeoff
DPReview’s side-by-side testing found that the Pixel 10’s new dedicated telephoto came with a substantially smaller main-camera sensor than earlier base Pixels. The post-launch analysis materially validated the pre-launch report that Google had traded main and ultrawide hardware for the third camera.

Reveal to on sale

How long after the reveal can you actually buy one?

Pixel 49 days
Pixel 515 days
Pixel 69 days
Pixel 7155 days
Pixel 88 days
Pixel 99 days

The gap has ranged from 8 days (Pixel 8) to 155 days (Pixel 7).

At a glance

Google Pixel 10PREVIOUS MODELGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 11CURRENT MODELGoogle Pixel 11
Display
6.3-inch Actua OLED, 1080×2424, 422ppi, 60–120Hzup to 3,000 nits peak brightness; Gorilla Glass Victus 2
6.3-inch Actua OLED, 1080×2424, 422ppi, 60–120Hzup to 3,000 nits peak brightness; Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Battery
4,970mAh typical24+ hour battery life
4,985mAh typical30+ hour battery life
Software
Android 16
Android 17
Connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, NFC
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, NFC, 5G
Price
$774 (regularly $799)
From $899
Rear camera
48MP wide with Macro Focus + 13MP ultra-wide + 10.8MP 5x telephotoSuper Res Zoom up to 20x
48MP wide with Macro Focus + 13MP ultra-wide + 10.8MP 5x telephotoSuper Res Zoom up to 30x
Storage
128GB or 256GB
256GBor 512GB Zoned UFS
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Sound
Stereo speakersSpatial Audio; three microphones with noise suppression
Stereo speakersthree microphones; Spatial Audio
Unlock
Fingerprint Unlock and Face Unlock
Fingerprint Unlock and Face Unlock
Buttons
USB-C, power button, volume controls
USB-C, power button, volume controls
Design
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back with spacecraft-grade aluminum frame
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back with spacecraft-grade aluminum frame
Water resistance
IP68 dust and water resistance
IP68 dust and water resistance
Front camera
10.5MPautofocus
10.5MPautofocus
Memory
12GB RAM
12GB RAM
Video
Rear: 4K at 24/30/60fpsfront: 4K at 30/60fps
Rear: 4K at 24/30/60fpsfront: 4K at 30/60fps
Technical specs
Processor
Google Tensor G5 with Titan M2 security coprocessor
Google Tensor G6 with Titan M3 security coprocessor
Charging
About 55% in 30 minutes with 30W-or-higher USB PPS chargerQi2/Pixelsnap wireless up to 15W
About 55% in 30 minutes with 30W-or-higher USB PPS chargerQi2.2/Pixelsnap wireless up to 25W
Size
152.8 × 72.0 × 8.6mm204g
152.8 × 72.0 × 8.6mm197g

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Returns and warranty

Google's store policy today, checked on the models Google sells now, not on Google Pixel 10.

Returns
15-day returns· the clock starts the day it arrives
Warranty
1-year warranty· starts the day you buy it
Returns and warranty details

Returns

  • Send it back like new

    Send it back in its box with all accessories and paperwork, after backing up and factory resetting it.

  • How you get your money back

    To your original payment method, minus any delivery costs, within 14 days of Google receiving it (the how-to page says about 1 to 14 business days after inspection).

Warranty

Covered

  • Defects in materials and workmanship

    A new Google product and the parts packed with it are covered against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of original retail purchase.

  • Battery covered only for defects

    The standard warranty covers a battery only if it fails from a defect. Pixel Care+ adds $0 battery replacement when the battery keeps less than 80% of its original charge capacity (phones; see plan).

Not covered

  • Water damage

    Liquid damage voids the warranty. If a Google product has liquid damage, the warranty no longer applies and Google will not repair it; Google offers a paid replacement or returns the product.

  • Accidents and misuse

    Damage caused by accidents is not covered.

  • Normal wear and aging

    Damage caused by normal wear and tear is not covered.

  • Scratches and dents

    Cosmetic damage is not covered unless failure comes from a defect.

  • Not covered

    Damage from disassembly, alterations, or servicing by anyone other than Google-authorized technicians is not covered.

  • Loss or theft

    Google's eligibility page says you may not get warranty support if the device was lost or stolen.

  • How it gets fixed

    Google chooses to repair with new or refurbished parts, replace with a new or refurbished product at least equivalent, or refund the purchase price.

Good to know

  • Carrier contract phones

    Verizon contract phones: 30 days after receipt. AT&T contract phones: 14 days after receipt. SIM cards cannot be returned.

  • Carrier service

    Returning a device does not cancel your carrier or internet service contract.

  • Promotions and bundles

    Return both the main product and the promotional product for a full refund. A promo code cannot be reused after a return.

  • Other retailers

    If you bought from another retailer, return it to them.

Price by generation

How the Google Pixel 10 line has been priced across generations.

$0$200$400$600$800$799Pixel 102025$899Pixel 112026$0$450$900102025$799112026$899

It's the outgoing model, but the price is near its low, so buy now.

Lowest in 30 days
$599Oct 30
Highest in 30 days
$799Oct 17
Stores we check
1Amazon
On sale since
Aug 28, 2025
Newer model
Google Pixel 11on sale Aug 20, 2026
Lowest known
$549Dec 1, 2025, from older published history
Price checks
50 over 31 days
Pixel 10a$599Available nowGuide News
Pixel 11 Pro$1,099Available nowGuide News
Pixel 11 Pro Fold$1,899Available nowGuide News
Pixel 11 Pro XL$1,299Available nowGuide News

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Pixel 10

Using it

How big is the screen?
The screen measures 6.3 inches.
How much storage does it have?
It comes with 128GB to 256GB of storage. There are 2 sizes: 128GB and 256GB.
Does it have a 120Hz screen?
Yes, the screen runs at 120Hz.
Does it do 5G?
Yes, it does 5G.
Does it unlock with my face?
Yes, it unlocks with your face.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 204g.
How good is the camera?
It shoots on a 48MP main camera, one of 3 rear cameras. The front camera is 10.5MP.
What video can it shoot?
It shoots 4K at 60fps. That is its highest setting.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 6E.
What colours does it come in?
It comes in 4 finishes. Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass, Obsidian.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
It packs 422 pixels into every inch.
How thick is it?
It is 8.6mm thick.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Google Tensor G5. There is a Titan M2 alongside it.
How much memory does it have?
It has 12GB of RAM.
What software does it run?
It runs Android.
How many microphones?
It has 3 microphones. They handle calls, voice control and recording.
What is it made of?
It is made of aluminium.
Does it do spatial audio?
Yes, it does spatial audio.
Does it do contactless payments?
Yes, it has NFC for contactless payments.
Does it unlock with a fingerprint?
Yes, it unlocks with your fingerprint.

Sizing and fit

What sizes does it come in?
Storage: 128 GB.

Battery and charging

How fast does it charge?
It charges in 30 minutes, to 55%. That is wired, with a fast charger.
How big is the battery?
The battery is 4970 mAh.
Does it charge wirelessly?
Yes, it charges wirelessly. It takes up to 15W on a wireless pad.
Does it charge over USB-C?
Yes, it charges over USB-C.

Water

Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes, it survives a shower and a soaking. Its rating is IP68. Immersion beyond a metre is officially stated. Swimming laps and diving need a different rating, and it does not carry one.

Price and models

When did the Pixel 10 come out?
It went on sale August 28, 2025. Announced August 20, 2025.
Is there a newer one?
Yes: the Google Pixel 11, out August 20, 2026.
How much does the Pixel 10 cost?
List price: $799. Current price we last read at Amazon: $774, October 31, 2026.
What colors does it come in?
Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass, Obsidian.

Returns and warranty

How long do I have to return it?
15-day returns The clock starts the day it arrives.
Is there a restocking fee?
Restocking fee: not stated by Google
Who pays return shipping?
Who pays return shipping: not stated by Google After you start a return you have 14 days to send it. Google gives either a return code for a FedEx drop-off, where the clerk prints the label, or an emailed label for the carrier it names.
Can I return it if I opened or wore it?
Send it back like new Send it back in its box with all accessories and paperwork, after backing up and factory resetting it.
How do I get my money back?
How you get your money back To your original payment method, minus any delivery costs, within 14 days of Google receiving it (the how-to page says about 1 to 14 business days after inspection).
How long is the warranty?
1-year warranty Starts the day you buy it.
Is water damage covered?
Water damage not covered Liquid damage voids the warranty. If a Google product has liquid damage, the warranty no longer applies and Google will not repair it; Google offers a paid replacement or returns the product.
Is the battery covered?
Battery covered only for defects The standard warranty covers a battery only if it fails from a defect. Pixel Care+ adds $0 battery replacement when the battery keeps less than 80% of its original charge capacity (phones; see plan).

Works with

How does the Google Pixel 10 handle Qi2 / Pixelsnap magnetic charging?
Yes. Google's Pixelsnap Charger wirelessly charges the Pixel 10 at up to 15W. Works
Does the Google Pixel 10 support Satellite SOS?
Yes. Google lists Satellite SOS as a safety feature of the Pixel 10. Works
How does the Google Pixel 10 handle USB-C fast charging?
Yes. The Pixel 10 fast charges over USB-C with a 30W or higher PPS charger, sold separately. Works
How does the Google Pixel 10 handle wall charger in the box?
No. Google lists only a USB-C to USB-C cable in the Pixel 10 box, with no wall charger. Doesn't work