Google Pixel 10 Review
Tensor G5 · First base Pixel with 5× tele
Specdex verdict The Google Pixel 10 earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.
The first base-tier Pixel to ship with a dedicated telephoto — 6.3″ FHD+ OLED, Tensor G5, 4970 mAh, 29 W wired + 15 W Qi2 wireless. Released August 28, 2025 at $799 with 7-year update commitment.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Google Pixel 10 versus its closest rivals
- +First base-tier Pixel with a dedicated 5× telephoto
- +4970 mAh — the largest battery in any base Pixel
- +7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
- −128 GB tier still on UFS 3.1 (slower than 256 GB)
- −29 W wired charging trails Samsung / OnePlus
- −Front camera drops to 10.5 MP
Who's the Google Pixel 10 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Performance is comfortably above mainstream but not bleeding-edge — suitable for moderate creative work, not the pick if you live in DaVinci Resolve.
Battery sub-score of 90 puts this near the top of its category — full-day use without anxiety.
Camera sub-score of 93 — one of the strongest mobile imaging packages on the market today.
Mid-tier pricing at $799 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
Configurations
Available options for the Google Pixel 10.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Google Pixel 10.
- Device
- USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick-start guide
- Brand sticker
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Verified against Google · 2026-05-11| Specification | Value |
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| Display | 6.3″ OLED, 2424×1080 (FHD+), 60–120 Hz, 422 ppi |
| Specification | Value |
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| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 |
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Specification | Value |
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| Rear camera | 48 MP wide + 13 MP UW + 10.8 MP 5× tele |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP (95° FOV) |
| Specification | Value |
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| Battery | 4970 mAh |
| Charging | 29 W wired, 15 W Qi2 wireless |
| Specification | Value |
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| Storage | 128 GB UFS 3.1 / 256 GB UFS 4.0 |
| Specification | Value |
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| Weight | 204 g |
| IP rating | IP68 |
| Specification | Value |
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| OS | Android 16 |
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