Fresh specifications for Google's upcoming Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL smartphones leaked Monday, revealing a strategy that prioritizes battery life and processing power over camera innovations as the tech giant prepares for its August launch event.
According to Android Headlines, which published the detailed specifications, both devices will feature Google's new Tensor G5 chip manufactured by TSMC, marking a departure from Samsung's fabrication process. The leak suggests Google is taking a measured approach to hardware upgrades while betting heavily on its custom silicon to differentiate the devices.
The most notable improvement comes in battery capacity, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL expected to house a 5,200mAh battery—the largest ever fitted in a Pixel device12. The standard Pro model will feature a 4,870mAh battery, representing increases of 140mAh and 170mAh respectively over their predecessors23.
Charging speeds will also improve, with the Pro supporting 29W wired charging and the Pro XL reaching 39W, both maintaining 15W wireless charging14. These upgrades address long-standing criticisms of Pixel devices' charging performance compared to competitors.
Despite consumer expectations for camera improvements, both models will retain the same sensor configuration as the Pixel 9 series: a 50MP primary camera, 48MP ultrawide lens, 48MP telephoto camera, and 42MP front-facing camera12. However, the leak suggests enhanced macro photography capabilities through improved apertures on the telephoto and ultrawide cameras1.
The camera specifications represent a departure from typical smartphone upgrade cycles, where manufacturers frequently tout new sensors as key selling points.
Both devices will maintain their predecessors' screen sizes—6.3 inches for the Pro and 6.8 inches for the Pro XL—with 120Hz refresh rates and 3,000 nits peak brightness12. GSMArena reports that both models will feature 16GB of RAM, though the Pro XL may eliminate its 128GB storage option, starting instead at 256GB2.
The storage change mirrors Apple's strategy of quietly removing entry-level configurations while maintaining price points, potentially signaling a pricing adjustment for Google's premium devices.
Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 10 series on August 20, with devices reaching stores on August 283. The leaked specifications suggest the company is positioning the new devices as refinements rather than revolutionary upgrades, banking on software improvements and AI capabilities powered by the Tensor G5 to justify the annual refresh cycle.
