In Big Tech’s quest to be the latest and greatest, Google has announced its next lineup of Pixel devices, including the Google Pixel 10 Pro, Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4, and new accessories.
First up is the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL, which are launching in a week on August 28, along with the new Moonstone-flavoured Pixel Buds Pro 2. Pre-orders are open now at Officeworks, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and other retailers.
So what’s new? This year features the new Tensor G5 processor under the hood, which not only enables enhanced performance but has also been designed to maximise the benefits of on-device AI. What are they you ask? The latest AI feature from Google is Magic Cue, which anticipates what you need and provides proactive and relevant information and helpful actions. The Pixel’s suite of AI tools for photography has received a couple new additions. Firstly is Camera Coach, a tool that makes suggestions to ensure you have the best angle and lighting. Best Take has also been upgraded with Auto Best Take, which scans your gallery for similar photos and combines them to make sure everyone looks their best.
Much like last year’s models, the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL come with 16GB of RAM and in 128GB (Pro only), 256GB, 512GB and 1TB versions, but with the new Tensor G5 processor powering the devices, and the usual Obsidian and Porcelain colours are joined by Moonstone and Jade. I hope you’ve been saving your pennies, because as expected, they don’t come cheap, but thankfully there’s been no price hike. The Pixel 10 Pro XL will be priced at $1999 for 256GB, $2199 for 512GB and $2549 for 1TB, while the Pixel 10 Pro starts at $1699 for 128GB, $1849 for 256GB, $2049 for 512GB and $2399 for 1TB. When it comes to smartphone cameras, few do it better than Google, and once again the Pro models are loaded with a top-notch system that features a 50MP wide, 48MP ultrawide with Macro Focus and a 48MP 5x telephoto lens.
Obsidian, Porcelain, Moonstone, Jade
While the Pixel 10 shares the new Tensor G5 chip with the Pro devices and comes with a 6.3-inch Actua display, 12GB of RAM and 128GB and 256GB storage options, and sees Obsidian return in a colour range that includes the new Indigo, Frost and Lemongrass variants. It features a 48MP wide with Macro Focus, 13MP ultrawide and 10.8MP 5x telephoto lens, and pricing starts at $1349 for 128GB and $1499 for 256GB.
Obsidian, Indigo, Lemongrass, Frost
Launching alongside the Pixel 10 devices are the new Pixelsnap accessories, which use a magnetic connection to let you Pixel 10 users utilise a range of stands, wireless chargers, grips and other accessories. The Pixelsnap Charger starts at $69, the Pixelsnap Charger with Stand starts at $119 and the Pixelsnap Ring Stand starts at $49. Pixelsnap cases start at $79.
The second wave of Pixel devices will land on October 9, which includes the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4 and the Pixel Buds 2a. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the second Pixel Fold to launch Down Under. It comes with 16GB of RAM and in Moonstone and Jade colours and starts at $2699 for 256GB, $2899 for 512GB and $3299 for 1TB. The newest entry in the Pixel Buds series, the 2a, will cost $239 and offers improved audio quality. The Pixel Watch 4 is priced at $579 (41mm), $679 (45mm), $749 (41mm & LTE) and $849 (45mm & LTE) and comes in three different colours.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Colours: Obsidian / Porcelain / Moonstone / Jade
Screen size: 6.8-inch
Display: Super Actua display (1344 x 2992) LTPO OLED at 486 PPI
Capacity: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB /1TB
Memory: 16GB RAM
Processor: Google Tensor G5
Rear Cameras: 50MP Octa PD wide camera / 48MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus / 48MP Quad PD telephoto camera
Front Camera: 42MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus
Battery Life: 30+ hour battery life / Up to 100-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver
Weight: 232g
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Colours: Obsidian / Porcelain / Moonstone / Jade
Screen size: 6.3-inch
Display: Super Actua display (1280 x 2856) LTPO OLED at 495 PPI
Capacity: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB /1TB
Memory: 16GB RAM
Processor: Google Tensor G5
Rear Cameras: 50MP Octa PD wide camera / 48MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus / 48MP Quad PD telephoto camera
Front Camera: 42MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus
Battery Life: 30+ hour battery life / Up to 100-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver
Weight: 207g
Google Pixel 10
Colours: Obsidian / Indigo / Lemongrass / Frost
Screen size: 6.3-inch
Display: Actua display (1080 x 2424) OLED at 422 PPI
Capacity: 128GB / 256GB
Memory: 12GB RAM
Processor: Google Tensor G5
Rear Cameras: 48MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus / 13MP Quad PD ultrawide camera / 10.8MP Dual PD telephoto camera
Front Camera: 10.5MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus
Battery Life: 30+ hour battery life / Up to 100-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver
Weight: 204g
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Colours: Moonstone / Jade
Screen size: External 6.4-inch | Internal 204mm
Display: external Actua display (1080 x 2364) OLED at 408 PPI | internal Super Actua Flex display (2076 x 2152) OLED at 373 PPI
Capacity: 256GB / 512GB
Memory: 16GB RAM
Processor: Google Tensor G5
Rear Cameras: 48MP Octa PD wide camera / 10.5MP Dual PD ultrawide camera with autofocus / 10.8MP Quad PD telephoto camera
Front Camera: 10MP Dual PD camera
Inner Camera: 10MP Dual PD
Battery Life: 24+ hour battery life / Up to 72-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver
Weight: 258g
Pixel Watch 4
Colours: Matte Black Aluminium case / Obsidian Active Band, Polished Silver Aluminium case / Satin Moonstone Aluminium Case/Moonstone Active Band
Display: 320 ppi AMOLED display with DCI-P3 color
Connectivity: 4G LTE and UMTS3 / Bluetooth 5.3 / Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz, 5GHz / NFC
Capacity: 32GB eMMC flash
Memory: 2GB SDRAM
OS: Wear OS 6.0
Battery Life: 40 hours with always-on display / 72 hours with Battery Saver mode
Weight: 36.7g without band
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