The full specifications for the Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL have been leaked, and they look… rather familiar, to say the least. Apart from the new Tensor G5 chip and some minor battery tweaks, the new models seem almost identical to the Pixel 9 Pro.
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Camera and Display: Same Old Story
The biggest shock (or letdown) from this leak is Google’s decision to keep the camera setup unchanged for its Pro models this year. We’re seeing the exact same trio of sensors as the Pixel 9 Pro: a 50 MP main sensor, a 48 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 48 MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom.
The story is the same for the displays. The screen sizes remain unchanged at 6.3 inches for the Pro and 6.8 inches for the Pro XL, with peak brightness sticking to 3000 nits. In short, it’s a case of déjà vu.
The Only Real Upgrades: Chip, RAM, and Battery
So, what’s actually new? Not much. The most noticeable upgrade is the incorporation of Google’s new in-house Tensor G5 chip, which for the first time will be manufactured by TSMC with a 3nm process. It will come paired with 16 GB of RAM.
The battery sees a slight increase as well. The Pixel 10 Pro will have a battery capacity of 4870 mAh, while the Pro XL will boast 5200 mAh, marking the largest battery ever in a Pixel device. Wired charging speeds are also expected to see a marginal increase.
A Sneaky Price Hike for the XL Model?
An important detail to note is the storage options for the Pixel 10 Pro XL. The leak suggests that the base model will start at 256 GB of storage, skipping the 128 GB option.
If the starting price remains the same as last year’s 256 GB model, this effectively acts as a hidden price increase for the entry-level variant of the largest model. This tactic is not unfamiliar, as Apple has previously employed similar strategies.
What’s the Verdict?
After years of reinventing its offerings, Google seems to be entering an “S” phase similar to Apple’s. This is the year where changes are so minimal that it feels more like a Pixel 9S Pro than a true Pixel 10 Pro. The Pixel 9 Pro was indeed a great phone, but the lack of hardware innovations, especially in the camera department, is quite disappointing.
Google now appears so confident in its software and Tensor chip capabilities that it feels no need to revamp the hardware annually. This is a risky move in such a competitive market. And for you, do these modest updates justify a new phone purchase? It seems, we’ve grown somewhat accustomed to this with the iPhones…
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