Google launches Pixel 10 series with AI features, new cameras and bigger batteries

Google has unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the Pixel 10 series, at the annual Made by Google event, marking a decade of Pixel launches. The new lineup includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and the larger Pixel 10 Pro XL, all powered by the company’s new Tensor G5 chipset and equipped with exclusive AI-driven features.

Pixel 10

The entry-level Pixel 10 comes with a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED display offering peak brightness of 3,000 nits. It is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The device ships with stock Android 16 and Google has promised seven years of OS and security updates.

On the rear, the phone features Google’s signature pill-shaped camera bar, now housing three lenses — a 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP ultrawide, and a 10.8MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom and 20x Super Res Zoom. Video capture is limited to 4K at 60fps. The handset packs a 4,970mAh battery, which Google claims can last up to 24 hours, and supports 15W Qi2-certified Pixelsnap wireless charging.

Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL

Both the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL are equipped with the Tensor G5 chip, 16GB RAM, and a minimum of 256GB storage. The Pro sports a 6.3-inch OLED panel, while the Pro XL features a larger 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display. Like the standard model, both are protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, have IP68 water resistance, and will receive seven years of software support.

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The Pro models carry a triple camera system comprising a 50MP main sensor, a 48MP ultrawide, and a 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom. They also support up to 100x Super Res Zoom and 8K video recording at 30fps. The front camera has been upgraded to a 42MP sensor. Battery capacity differs: the Pro includes a 4,870mAh unit, while the Pro XL offers a larger 5,200mAh cell.

Price and availability

Pre-orders for the Pixel 10 series have opened on the Google India Store. Prices start at Rs 79,999 for the Pixel 10 (256GB), Rs 1,09,999 for the Pixel 10 Pro, and Rs 1,24,999 for the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Customers using HDFC Bank credit cards can avail Rs 10,000 instant cashback on EMI transactions.