Pixel 10: AI & Magnetic Charging – Google’s New Lineup
Here’s a breakdown of the key facts from the provided text about the new Google Pixel phones:
New Phones Announced:
Pixel 10: Starting at $799
Pixel 10 Pro: Starting at $999 (muted colors compared to the standard 10)
Pixel 10 Pro XL: Starting at $1,199 (256GB storage, up from 128GB in the 9 Pro XL)
Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Starting at $1,799 (dustproof – IP68 rated)
Key Features & Changes:
AI focus: The launch event heavily emphasized new AI features, including turning photos into videos.
Pixelsnap: Built-in magnetic charging for all models.
Camera Changes (Pixel 10):
Added a 10.8MP telephoto camera.
Main camera downgraded from 50MP to 48MP.
Ultrawide camera downgraded from 48MP (123-degree FOV) to 13MP (120-degree FOV).
Pro and Pro Fold models retain the camera specs of the 9 Pro. Battery Capacity Increases: All models have slightly larger batteries than their predecessors.
Pixel 10 Pro XL: 5,200mAh
Pixel 10 Pro: 4,870mAh
Pixel 10: 4,970mAh
Pixel 10 Pro Fold: 5,015mAh
Pixel 10 Pro fold Improvements:
Dustproof: IP68 rating for dust resistance.
Hinge: More durable (no gears, “twice as durable” as the 9 Pro Fold).
Display: More drop-resistant,designed for “over 10 years of folding.”
Outer Display: Slightly larger (6.4 inches vs. 6.3 inches).
Inner Display: Remains at 8 inches.
Magic Cue: A new AI feature demonstrated at the launch event.
Other Details:
The Pixel 10 and 10 Pro come in blue, green, a pinkish white, and black. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is available in gray and green. The launch event was presented in a “cringingly-awkward talk show format” hosted by Jimmy Fallon.