I've been testing the new Google Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL, including extensively trying the 10 Pro XL's camera while roaming the streets of Paris. So far, I'm pleased with what I've seen.
If you're expecting a totally new generation of Google Pixel devices with the 10 Pro, you may be disappointed. The Pixel 10 Pro is an evolution of its predecessor rather than a complete overhaul. And that's fine.
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Google's Pixel 9 Pro impressed me when it launched last year, and it certainly doesn't require a radical transformation just one generation later. The newest Pixel model keeps the 9 Pro's slick design and awesome camera system, while the latest Android 16 software brings a host of new updates. There's also the new Tensor G5 processor, which Google says is faster and more power-efficient than the G4 chip found in last year's model.
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Yes, some of the Pixel 10 Pro's new features are based around various new AI tools. The camera, in particular, increasingly incorporates AI into the way you take pictures. Whether that's good or bad is up to you to decide. At least that triple rear camera array can take stunning images, as I found out.
The Pixel 10 Pro with 128GB of storage costs $999, while the 10 Pro XL starts at $1,199 with 256GB of storage. Both go on sale on Aug. 28. While it might seem that the XL's starting price is $100 higher than last year's model, Google eliminated the lower 128GB storage option. While you're paying more for the bigger screen, you're also getting double the storage.
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