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Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Google Pixel 10 series to launch with a new camera twist
Google is preparing to launch its next flagship smartphone series, the Pixel 10, in August 2025, aiming to compete with Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 models. The new lineup will include four variants: Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. These smartphones are reported to come with several advanced features and upgrades. Among these improvements, Google plans to enhance macro photography by using the telephoto camera, a shift from the current reliance on the ultrawide lens for close-up shots. Currently, Google Pixel phones rely on their ultrawide camera to capture macro photos, using auto-focus adjustments to get close-up shots. This approach generally produces decent results. However, with the Pixel 10, Google plans to expand this capability by incorporating the telephoto lens. According to reports, the telephoto lens will handle macro shots up to a certain distance, after which the ultrawide lens will take over to focus on subjects even closer to the camera. Also read: iPhone SE 4 vs Pixel 9a: Which mid-ranger you should buy in 2025 Using a telephoto lens for macro photography is not a completely new concept, but it marks a shift for Google's Pixel phones, which have traditionally limited this feature to the ultrawide camera. It remains unclear whether all models in the Pixel 10 series will support this shift, but more details will emerge once the devices are launched. The Google Pixel 10 series is expected to be officially announced on August 20, with pre-orders starting the same day. Shipments may begin by August 28. Pricing information has not been confirmed yet, but the Pixel 10's base model could be priced near the Pixel 9's launch price of $799 in the United States. In India, the starting price may be around ₹79,999, though final pricing will depend on taxes and import duties. Also read: iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Leaked image reveals notable difference in thickness Early leaks suggest the Google Pixel 10 will come in new colour options like Ultra Blue, Limoncello, and Smoky Green may also be introduced. For optics, the device is rumoured to feature a 50MP Samsung GN8 sensor for its main camera, the same sensor used in the Pixel 9a. It may also include a 13MP ultrawide Sony IMX712 sensor and a 10.8MP telephoto lens from Samsung. The front camera could use the 10.8MP sensor as well. Furthermore, Google may add improved video stabilisation to enhance handheld recording quality. Also read: Infinix Note 50X vs Realme P3: Know which smartphone is worth your money under ₹15000 Moreover, the Pixel 10 series will launch with Android 16 and could offer early access to features such as the Material 3 Expressive UI and customisable Always-On Display wallpapers. The device is also expected to include updated AI-based photo editing tools and smart software features that improve the overall user experience.
Phone Arena
08-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Pixel 10 camera: All expected changes
The Google Pixel 10 series is expected to bring a meaningful camera update in 2025, especially for the base model. While the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL are likely to build on their already powerful camera systems, the standard Pixel 10 may finally join the flagship models with a triple-camera setup of its own. That could signal a big step forward in imaging versatility for Google's core Pixel everything we know so far about the cameras on the Pixel 10 series. The Pixel 10 is reportedly getting a third rear camera: a telephoto snapper, which would be a first for a standard Pixel model. This new zoom camera is expected to come with an 11 MP Samsung 3J1 sensor, which is the same one found on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. To accommodate the new zoom camera, however, Google may be making compromises in other areas of the phone. The Pixel 10 's main camera will reportedly use a Samsung GN8 sensor, which is physically smaller than the GNV used in the Pixel 9. Likewise, the ultra-wide camera is said to switch to a 13 MP Sony IMX712 sensor, replacing the more capable IMX858 from the previous summary, here's the expected camera system of the Pixel 10 : Main : 50MP Samsung GN8 : 50MP Samsung GN8 Ultra-wide : 13MP Sony IMX712 : 13MP Sony IMX712 Telephoto : 11MP Samsung 3J1 Google's software magic, however, may help cover up the supposed downgrade in hardware. Thanks to the new Tensor G5 chip (the fist one fully designed by Google itself), the Pixel 10 is also expected to introduce advanced AI-powered camera features, including: Video Generative ML for smarter video edits for smarter video edits Speak-to-Tweak for quick voice-controlled photo adjustments for quick voice-controlled photo adjustments Sketch-to-Image to turn rough drawings into shareable images The Tensor G5 may also support 4K 60fps HDR video —a welcome bump from the previous 4K 30fps limit. While the base Pixel 10 is getting a new zoom camera, the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL are expected to keep the same triple-camera layout as their predecessors. These include: Main : 50 MP Samsung GNV : 50 MP Samsung GNV Ultra-wide : 48 MP Sony IMX858 : 48 MP Sony IMX858 Telephoto : 48 MP Sony IMX858 with 5x optical zoom The Pixel 10 Pro series will continue to focus on software-based enhancements. The selfie camera, which was significantly upgraded to 42 MP in the Pixel 9 Pro, is expected to remain the same—already a standout among Android features powered by the Tensor G5 include on-device tools like "Cinematic Rendering Engine," which may enhance cinematic blur effects and allow video relighting during capture. These features could improve energy efficiency and allow more advanced effects in real-time. Some features, like "Ultra Low Light Video" (or "Night Sight video"), are expected to debut with the Pixel 11. But if we're lucky, Google may bring early versions to the Pixel 10 . If the leaks hold true, the Pixel 10 could be a big step forward in Google's non-Pro camera lineup. Even if the sensors are technically a downgrade compared to the Pixel 9 , the addition of a telephoto lens and the power of the Tensor G5 could result in an overall better score. As for the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, we expect strong scores again, particularly when it comes to the photo quality. What we want to see, though, are improvements to the video quality, which is still a bit behind compared to the competition from Samsung and Apple.
