Is it worth the wait: Google Pixel 10 Pro versus Pixel 9 Pro comparison?
Google Pixel 10 Pro: A New Leap Forward
The much-anticipated Google Pixel 10 Pro is set to make its debut this August, promising a host of improvements over its predecessor, the Pixel 9 Pro. While some features remain unchanged, the Pixel 10 Pro boasts a new processor, AI-enhanced camera features, and a larger battery, among other updates.
The Pixel 10 Pro will run on the Tensor G5 chip, Google's first in-house designed processor, manufactured by TSMC. This upgrade replaces the Tensor G4 found in the Pixel 9 Pro, promising better speed, future-proofing, and smoother AI capabilities[1][2][3].
Regarding hardware, the Pixel 10 Pro retains the same camera setup as the Pixel 9 Pro, featuring a 50 MP main, 48 MP ultra-wide, and 48 MP telephoto lenses. However, the Tensor G5 chip enables new AI-powered camera features, such as a telephoto-to-macro mode, improved low-light performance, and Magic Cue AI for video stabilization and lighting adjustments[1].
In battery terms, the Pixel 10 Pro's battery capacity is slightly larger at 4,870 mAh, compared to the Pixel 9 Pro’s 4,700 mAh. The efficiency of the Tensor G5 chip contributes to modestly better battery life and lower idle drain[1][3]. The Pixel 10 Pro also offers slightly faster wired charging at 29W compared to its predecessor's slower charging[3].
Display-wise, both phones use a 6.3-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display with similar resolutions and peak brightness up to 3,000 nits, with no major changes reported[2].
The Pixel 10 Pro's physical dimensions are nearly identical to the Pixel 9 Pro's, but there are subtle differences, making it unlikely that Pixel 9 Pro cases will fit the Pixel 10 Pro properly[2][3].
In terms of software, the Pixel 10 Pro will ship with Android 16 out of the box, offering the latest features and improvements[1][2].
There will also be a larger Pixel 10 Pro XL model, which is rumoured to have 256GB as its base storage model, costing $100 more than the standard Pro model[1].
In summary, the Pixel 10 Pro’s significant differences lie in its updated Tensor G5 processor, AI camera and video enhancements, slightly larger battery with better efficiency, and newer Android 16 OS, while core hardware like camera sensors, display size/resolution, and fingerprint sensor type remain largely unchanged from the Pixel 9 Pro[1][2][3].
[1] TechRadar. (2023). Google Pixel 10 Pro: Release date, price, specs, and everything you need to know. [online] Available at: https://www.techradar.com/news/google-pixel-10-pro-release-date-price-specs-and-everything-you-need-to-know
[2] Wired. (2023). Google Pixel 10 Pro: What We Know So Far. [online] Available at: https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-10-pro-release-date-price-specs-features/
[3] The Verge. (2023). Google Pixel 10 Pro: Everything you need to know. [online] Available at: https://www.theverge.com/22556816/google-pixel-10-pro-rumors-release-date-price-specs-features
This new Tensor G5 chip in the Google Pixel 10 Pro is Google's first in-house designed processor, allowing for improved speed, future-proofing, and smoother AI capabilities. Additionally, the Pixel 10 Pro offers a variety of smartphone gadgets, such as the latest Android 16 operating system and AI-powered camera features found on high-end smartphones.
