Google Pixel 10 ZDNET's key takeaways The Pixel 10 has officially launched with a starting price of $799.
With a three-camera system, Google Tensor G5, and improved battery life, it's Google's best base model smartphone yet.
The main and ultra-wide cameras have been downgraded in order to fit the new telephoto. View now at Google
Google's entry-level flagship Pixel has proven to be a capable smartphone, with just the right specs and features to please the masses. So when I switched over to the latest model, the Pixel 10, I wasn't expecting to be wowed. After a week of use, however, I stand corrected.
With the Pixel 10, Google kept its sleek design, while adding hardware upgrades that will improve users' everyday experiences in subtle -- but meaningful, Google hopes -- ways. These include an improved battery, a new telephoto lens, and Pixelsnap: Android's version of MagSafe.
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Yet, the Pixel 10's suite of AI features, powered by the Google Tensor G5 chipset, is the heart of what makes the smartphone stand out. Despite the upgrades, the Pixel 10 retails for the same price as its predecessor: $799.
I've been using the Pixel 10 every day since Jimmy Fallon put it down on the Made by Google stage. Let's determine if these upgrades are significant enough to warrant an upgrade from the previous models.
Specs that won't leave you wanting more
I love a Goldilocks analogy, and it's especially relevant here. When a product is done well, it won't leave you longing for more. Such is the case with the Pixel 10's performance.
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