Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL deliver imaging upgrades and AI features

Google’s new Pixel 10 family, unveiled this year, has been met with broad praise for its camera and on-device artificial intelligence while prompting debate over whether the premium Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL justify their higher prices. Reviewers who tested the devices in 2025 said the Pro models deliver notable imaging upgrades and new AI features, while the standard Pixel 10 offers many of the same core experiences at a lower cost.

All Pixel 10 models run Google’s Tensor G5 system on chip and ship with Android 16 and a seven year commitment to feature and security updates. The Pixel 10 base model introduces a triple rear camera array for the first time on a non‑Pro Pixel, pairing a 48MP main sensor with a 13MP ultrawide and a 10.8MP telephoto lens that offers 5x optical reach. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL step up sensor quality and imaging features, with reviewers noting higher‑resolution main and periscope telephoto sensors and expanded software tools. The Pro line also includes larger RAM options, with the Pro typically offering 16GB compared with 12GB on the base Pixel.

Camera capabilities are a focal point of the rollout. The Pro models include an extended zoom mode that can...