Google Pixel 10 lineup 5 key upgrades including Pixelsnap, Tensor G5, and Camera Coach

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

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We round up five key features of the newly announced Google Pixel 10 lineup.

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Google has officially unveiled its new Pixel lineup, with the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold having debuted at Made by Google 2025 .

Weve spent time with all four new models, and for our early thoughts on each, check out our hands-on Google Pixel 10 review , hands-on Google Pixel 10 Pro/XL review , and hands-on Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review .

If, however, youre after a whistle-stop tour of Googles latest hardware and software upgrades, weve detailed five key things to know about the Google Pixel 10 lineup below. 1. New Pixelsnap accessories (Image credit: Google / Future)

Lets kick off with Pixelsnap: a built-in, magnetic Qi2 wireless charging technology for the entire Pixel 10 line.

Much like Apple's MagSafe technology, Pixelsnap lets you snap wireless chargers, stands, grips, and other accessories to your chosen Pixel 10 model. The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold can charge at up to 15W using Pixelsnap, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL gets a higher 25W ceiling.

Google debuted its own suite of Pixelsnap accessories alongside the Pixel 10 line including a magnetic charger, a magnetic stand, and a magnetic ring
tool to set your phone upright but the technology is also compatible with existing MagSafe accessories from Apple and third-party brands like Belkin.

Suffice to say, this is a big deal for Google and the future of Android phones. Until now, all Android users (except for HMD Skyline owners) have
been forced to buy adhesive magnetic rings and bulky magnetic cases to magnetize their devices, but Pixelsnap builds a magnetic ring into the Pixel devices themselves.

Heres hoping we see other Android phone makers launch similar magnetic charging systems soon (looking at you, Samsung). 2. New AI camera tricks

Another new feature of the entire Pixel 10 line is Camera Coach, which uses
AI to help you take better photos.

This Gemini-based software tool can analyze a scene in the Pixel 10
viewfinder and offer suggestions on how to improve your shot. For instance, Camera Coach can tell you which shooting mode to use, how best to frame your subject, and suggest other useful pointers for getting the most out of your Pixel 10's cameras.

Alternatively, if you want to improve a photo youve already taken, the Pixel 10 introduces Edit with Ask Photos, which, as the name suggests, lets you ask Gemini for specific photo edits. You can request improvements to things like sharpness or lightning, or even ask Gemini to add AI-generated content straight to your image. 3. Real zoom for the Pixel 10 The Google Pixel 10 has three rear cameras (Image credit: Google)

Sticking with cameras, Google has finally added a dedicated telephoto camera to its base Pixel flagship.

The Pixel 10 gets a 10.8MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and 20x digital zoom, which is the same telephoto camera as youll find on the Pixel
10 Pro Fold.

Thankfully, Google hasnt ditched any of the other cameras to make room for this new lens on the Pixel 10, so youll still have wide and ultra-wide shooting options to choose from. The company has, however, dropped the resolution of the latter camera from 48MP to 12MP.

Of course, for the best Pixel cameras youll want to go for the Pixel 10 Pro
or Pixel 10 Pro XL, which both sport a 48MP telephoto sensor and offer up to 100x digital zoom. That said, were glad to see Google finally equip its base model with a capable zoom camera this year. 4. Tensor G5 chipset The Google Pixel 10 Pro in Moonstone (Image credit: Google)

Every Pixel 10 model is powered by the new Tensor G5 chipset, which Google says is the most significant upgrade to the Tensor platform since its debut five years ago.

Compared to the Tensor G4, the G5 boasts a 34% faster CPU and a 60% more powerful TPU that's Google's custom Tensor Processing Unit, which handles machine learning workloads so you can expect smoother performance, faster AI processing, and better battery efficiency from every Pixel 10 phone.

The Tensor G5 is also paired with the new Titan M2 security chip, which
offers baked-in security features like automated call screening, malware protection, and even a built-in VPN.

While were not expecting the Tensor G5 to compete with the Snapdragon 8 Elite or Apples A18 Pro chipset in terms of raw power, it should deliver a clean and crucially, secure software experience. 5. IP68 rating for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold (Image credit: Google)

At first glance, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold looks very similar to its predecessor, and while it is pretty much the same size and thickness, it benefits from a true world-first in the foldable category: an IP68 resistance rating.

An IP rating IP standing for ingress protection defines how well a device can prevent dust (first number) and water (second number) from entering its chassis. An IP68 rating means the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is resistant to both
water and dust, which is a selling point that not even the Galaxy Z Fold 7
can boast.

For reference, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold shipped with an IPX8 rating, meaning it offered the same level of water protection but no dust protection whatsoever.

An IP68 rating means the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is now just as secure as the very best Android phones and that's a big deal for not just Pixel Fold fans, but foldable fans more generally, as it suggests future foldables from other brands could benefit from the same level of protection.

Other durability upgrades for Googles new foldable include a new gearless hinge, which Google says will stay strong for over 10 years.

So, there you have it: five key things you need to know about the Google
Pixel 10 lineup. For a deeper dive into all four new products, check out our aforementioned hands-on reviews, and stay tuned for our full Pixel 10 reviews in the coming weeks.

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