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Google introduced the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL in India on Wednesday, along with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. These smartphones are driven by Google’s own Tensor G5 chipsets, along with Titan M2 security chips. They come with built-in Qi2 charging magnets and work with Pixel Snap magnetic charging accessories. The Pro and Pro XL versions feature 50-megapixel main cameras on the back and 42-megapixel front cameras for selfies. The Pixel 10 and Pro versions include a telephoto lens that allows for 5x optical zoom, plus they can utilize Super Res Zoom (20x) and Pro Res Zoom (100x) features. The cost of the Pixel 10 in India is Rs. 79,999 for the single 256GB version. It is available in Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, and Obsidian colors. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are priced at Rs. 1,09,999 and Rs. 1,24,999, respectively, for the same storage option. Both models come in Jade, Moonstone, and Obsidian colors, with the Pixel 10 Pro also available in a Porcelain version. All models in the Google Pixel 10 series can be purchased online in India through Flipkart.
The Google Pixel 10 features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,424 pixels) OLED Super Actua display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits, and protection from Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The back of the phone also uses the same durable glass. It is powered by a 3nm Tensor G5 SoC and Titan M2 security chip, with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It comes with Android 16 pre-installed and is promised to receive seven years of OS and security updates. The phone supports Google Gemini and includes the Material You Expressive design system. In terms of cameras, the Google Pixel 10 has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 10.8-megapixel telephoto camera with 5x zoom, and a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera at the back. For selfies and video calls, it has a 10.5-megapixel front camera. It features multiple AI-based photography tools, such as Camera Coach. Google has included a 4,970mAh battery in the Pixel 10, supporting 30W fast charging. It also offers up to 15W Qi2 wireless charging and is compatible with Pixel Snap accessories. The device has a vapor cooling chamber for managing heat. It carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. For security purposes, the phone has an in-display fingerprint sensor and supports eSIM, 5G, 4G, GPS, GNSS, Google Cast, Bluetooth 6, Wi-Fi, NFC, and USB Type-C connectivity.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro has a 6.3-inch Super Actua screen with a resolution of 1,280 by 2,856 pixels, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL has a bigger 6.8-inch display with a resolution of 1,344 by 2,992 pixels. Both models utilize LTPO screens that can refresh up to 120 times a second and can reach a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits. They are both shielded on the front and back by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for added toughness. Additionally, the Pro versions are powered by Tensor G5 processors and come with 16GB of RAM.
The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL have the same software, connectivity, charging, cooling, construction, and security features as the regular version. The Pro models include 50-megapixel main cameras on the back, along with 48-megapixel telephoto lenses with 5x zoom and 48-megapixel ultrawide cameras. Each has a 42-megapixel front camera for selfies. The Pro model is equipped with a 4,870mAh battery, while the Pro XL features a 5,200mAh battery. The Pro XL supports 45W fast charging through wired connections and can charge wirelessly at up to 25W.
