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Google Pixel 10

The Pixel 10 is Google's 2025 base phone: a 6.3-inch 60–120 Hz OLED display, Tensor G5, 12 GB of RAM and a 5x optical telephoto camera. It adds Pixelsnap magnets and seven years of updates. Tests find the display bright, with charging and battery life similar to the previous model.

12 GB / 128 GB · Obsidian; US spec page GLBW0 model

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Display6.3-inch Actua OLED; 1080 × 2424, 422 ppi, 20:9
Refresh rateSmooth Display, 60–120 Hz

Smooth Display raises the rate to 120 Hz for scrolling and games to make motion smoother; the lowest rate is 60 Hz.

BrightnessUp to 2000 nits HDR, up to 3000 nits peak; contrast above 2,000,000:1

The peak figure is a brightness reached briefly on a small part of the screen in strong sunlight.

Cover glass and bodyCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2; satin glass back, aluminium frame
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G5; Titan M2 security coprocessor
Memory and storage12 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB

There is no card slot.

Main camera48 MP Quad PD, f/1.70, 82° field of view, 1/2-inch sensor; Macro Focus
Ultrawide camera13 MP, f/2.2, 120°, 1/3.1-inch sensor
Telephoto camera10.8 MP Dual PD, f/3.1, 5x optical zoom, optical stabilisation; Super Res Zoom up to 20x

Values beyond 5x are software zoom; optical quality is highest at 5x.

Front camera10.5 MP Dual PD, autofocus, f/2.2, 95°
VideoRear: 4K and 1080p at 24/30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR, slow motion up to 240 fps; front: 4K at 30/60 fps
Battery4970 mAh typical (4835 mAh minimum); 24+ hours

Google's battery figure assumes typical use; screen brightness and network conditions change the result.

Wired chargingAbout 55% in 30 minutes with a 30 W or higher USB-C PPS charger

The charger is sold separately.

Wireless chargingPixelsnap, Qi2 certified, up to 15 W

Pixelsnap uses built-in magnets so Qi2 chargers and accessories snap into alignment.

WirelessWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz) 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 6; NFC; Google Cast
LocationDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo)

Using two frequencies helps reduce position drift between tall buildings.

USBUSB-C 3.2
Cellular and SIM5G mmWave and Sub-6 (GLBW0); dual eSIM, two active at once

The US Google Store page lists the GLBW0 model; band support and a physical SIM slot can vary by market.

SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer
DurabilityIP68 dust and water resistance
Dimensions and weight6 × 2.8 × 0.3 in; 7.2 oz

The US Google page gives rounded inch and ounce figures.

Software and updatesLaunched with Android 16; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
ColoursIndigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian

From the manufacturer

Google presents the Pixel 10 with on-device Gemini features powered by Tensor G5, a triple camera including a 5x telephoto, and Qi2-compatible Pixelsnap. Google Store

Strengths and limitations

  • In GSMArena's measurements brightness on a 75% white area reached 1364 nits manually and 2030 nits on auto. The panel switches between 60 and 120 Hz, dropping to 60 Hz when idle and during video. With Google's 30 W charger it reached 30% in 15 minutes, 53% in 30 minutes and full in 1 hour 32 minutes. The speakers rated "very good" at -25.7 LUFS, slightly quieter than the Pixel 9 but fuller.

    GSMArena review unit, September 2025; battery tests were redone on 28 October after a location-polling bug was fixed and matched the Pixel 9. Wireless charging not measured.

    GSMArena: Google Pixel 10 review, lab tests
  • According to Android Authority's round-up, some Pixel 10 owners reported snow-like or multicoloured screen corruption after launch; Google said the September security update, rolling out from 3 September 2025, fixed it. Reports of garbled audio or failed connections on emergency calls had no official fix when the article was published. General instability reports such as Settings and camera crashes had no specific fix either.

    Android Authority, 10 September 2025; a round-up of Reddit and owner reports. Some items rest on Pro-model threads; only issues reported for the Pixel 10 family in general are included. No failure rate is known.

    Android Authority: Pixel 10 problems and how to fix them

Owner experiences and issues

  • On RED by SFR, 118 verified reviews from the past 12 months average 4.7/5. Most visible reviews are short and positive: C D. (August 2026) rates the durability and quality close to some iPhone models, and ROMAIN R. praises the value. NICOLAS G.'s 3/5 concerns a failed courier delivery rather than the phone.

    RED by SFR France, verified reviews; six are visible, most are one sentence with no technical detail. The model sold in France may have a different code from GLBW0.

    RED by SFR: Google Pixel 10 verified customer reviews

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Sources

  1. Google Store: Pixel 10 tech specs
  2. GSMArena: Google Pixel 10 review, lab tests
  3. Android Authority: Pixel 10 problems and how to fix them
  4. RED by SFR: Google Pixel 10 verified customer reviews