Google has launched the Pixel 10 series encompassing four models - a base Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold at its ‘Made by Google’ event in New York. The devices support Qi2 wireless charging and feature built-in magnets, making them compatible with the new Pixel Snap magnetic charging accessories.
The tech giant announced its tenth generation Pixel line-up with a total of seven new devices, including the latest smartwatch - Pixel Watch 4 and the Pixel Buds 2a wireless earbuds.
All of these devices are available for preorder, with varying release dates.
Pixel 10
The Pixel 10 is the smallest and most affordable smartphone in Google’s newest lineup. It comes with a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED screen that can reach 3,000 nits of peak brightness. The device comes with stock Android 16 out of the box, with Google promising seven years of OS updates and security patches. The Pixel 10 is powered by the Tensor G5 chipset which enables it to last up to 24 hours on a single charge. Another new upgrade is that the phone now supports Qi2-certified Pixelsnap wireless charging with speeds up to 15W.
Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL
Google hasn't changed the camera sensors on the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL over the Pixel 9 Pro series. However, the company still claims to have improved the 2X digital zoom option to be even more like an optical zoom. These are the only Pixel phones that can capture 8K video with the help of Google's Video Boost technology.
The Pixel 10 Pro XL charges the fastest, hitting up to 70 percent in 30 minutes when used with a 45-watt charger, and it's the only Pixel with Qi2 25-watt support.
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Google's latest folding phone focused on improving durability this year, and that's evident in the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's IP68 dust and water protection rating. There's a new gearless hinge, allowing the 6.4-inch outer display to have smaller bezels around the screen, especially on the left side where the display meets the hinge. Google says this gearless design enables better drop performance.
Pixel Watch 4
The Pixel Watch 4 is once again available in two sizes—41 and 45 mm. Google is emphasizing the device's repairability with Pixel Watch owners can now be able to replace the battery and screen, with replacement components available at iFixit. Considering that previous Google watches weren't repairable at all, this a massive improvement. These watches feature a new domed display to match the iconic domed-glass design, and they have brighter screens, more powerful and efficient processors for better battery life.
Pixel Buds 2a wireless earbuds
A follow-up to Pixel Buds A-Series from 2021, Pixel Buds 2a wireless earbuds are the smallest and lightest that Google said it has ever made. The acoustic design has supposedly been improved for more immersive sound and are IP54 water-resistant, while being powered by the Tensor A1 chip found in the Pro variant.
