CNET·2025-08-20 16:00Product Overview - The Pixel 10 series is an evolution of the Pixel 9 series, not a complete overhaul [1][2] - The Pixel 10 range features the new Tensor G5 processor, claimed to be faster and more power efficient [2][18] - All Pixel 10 models will receive 7 years of software and security updates [16] Camera Performance & AI Integration - The Pixel 10 Pro XL's camera setup includes a 50 megapixel main sensor, a 48 megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 48 megapixel telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom [5] - The phone utilizes AI to upscale digitally zoomed images up to 30x, enhancing details for static scenes [6] - Google is implementing AI features like Magic Q, which surfaces relevant information from messaging history and email [14][15] - Google will not apply AI upscaling to pictures of people's faces [9] Design & Features - The Pixel 10 series retains the design introduced with the Pixel 9 [9][10] - The back of the phone is now magnetic, supporting CHI2 wireless chargers and MagSafe accessories [10] - The Pixel 10 Pro supports 30 watt wired charging, while the 10 Pro XL supports 45 watt charging, reaching 70% charge in 30 minutes [21][22] - The latest Android 16 brings updates to the UI with Material 3, including changes to text icons and menus [12] Battery & Performance - Google anticipates a full day of battery life from all Pixel 10 models [19] - The base Pixel 10 has 8 gigabytes of RAM, while the Pro models have 16 gigabytes [18] Recommendation - The Pixel 10 series is recommended for users with older Pixel phones, older Android phones, or those switching from iPhones [23]