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A Game-Changing Telephoto Lens for the Pixel 10
Previously exclusive to Pro versions, the telephoto lens makes its debut in the standard Pixel 10 model. This is a significant new feature in the lineup, slightly altering the usual hierarchy between models. The lens in question is an 11-megapixel Samsung 3J1 sensor, previously seen in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
However, to include this new module without drastically increasing the price or size of the phone, Google appears to have made cuts elsewhere. The main sensor has been downgraded from a Samsung GNV (50 MP, 1/1.31”) to a smaller Samsung GN8 (50 MP, 1/1.95”). The same logic applies to the ultra-wide-angle, which has dropped from 48 MP to just 13 MP (Sony IMX712). These components were also used in the Pixel 9a.
Minimal or No Changes for the Pro Models
The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are expected to retain the same photo configuration as the Pixel 9 Pro. We would continue to see a 50 MP main sensor by Samsung GNV, a 48 MP ultra-wide-angle Sony IMX858, and a similar type of telephoto lens.
The only expected improvement is in software, with the introduction of the Tensor G5 processor. This includes a new image processing unit, aimed at enhancing overall image quality, especially in low-light conditions. However, the hardware remains unchanged on paper.
Marginal Evolution for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold
The foldable model, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, seems to follow the general trend. It replaces its main 64 MP Sony IMX787 sensor (which was limited to 48 MP through cropping) with the same Samsung GN8 found in the Pixel 10. The rest of the camera setup remains the same, including the two 11 MP selfie cameras (internal and external).
This change could be seen as a step back in terms of sheer quality, depending on the shooting conditions.
A Puzzling Strategy
Google seems to be attempting to strike a balance between enhancing the entry-level model and maintaining a clear distinction from the Pro models. The Pixel 10 gains a much-anticipated feature, but at the expense of the raw quality of the sensors. It’s a risky move, and somewhat perplexing.
If the price remains the same as last year (€899), the Pixel 10 may find itself in direct competition with a less expensive Pixel 9a… which might not necessarily be inferior in terms of photography. All of this, of course, remains to be confirmed during the official announcement, expected in the coming months.
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