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- Google Pixel 10 tensor packs the G5 chipset, a new telephoto lens and other long -awaited hardware upgrade.
- On the software side, the AI suit of Google Pixel 10 can predict your needs, edit photos for you, and more.
- When packing all these upgrades, Pixel 10 still retails for $ 799.
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As soon as a close and tech -tent comes in summer, Google is closing the infection created by Google event this week. One of the major releases in the incident is Google’s latest admission-major tool, Pixel 10 – And out of the entire Pixel 10 series, it is a device to keep an eye.
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While Pixel 10 is the baseline model of the company, after spending time with all new equipment before launch, I can confidently say that it is the best fit for most users. Why? Pixel 10 packs high anticipated upgrade, such as a better camera, battery and chipset (which supports new and piles of new and exciting AI features), all at a $ 799 value point similar to their predecessor.
Here I have impressions and there is a round-up to make this phone a solid option.
1. Design
The traditional compact and smooth experience of the pixel baseline model continues with Pixel 10, which plays the same dimension and weight (only 0.2 ounces heavy) as its predecessor and simply looks comfortable in the palm of your hand.
Round corners, with aluminum sides, a smooth corning gorilla glass Victus 2 (also depicted on the front), and a camera bar, the device maintains the same beauty similar to Pixel 9, while also plays the new phone colors.
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While the new lineup involves the Obesidian color from the release of pre -year, the phone also comes in new colors: IndiGo, a bright blue color similar to the ultramarine color of Apple for the iPhone 16; IndiGo, a white shade with a subtle blue undertone; And Lemongrass, a vibrant yellow shade.
The glassy finish provides a good glow on the exterior, but if you keep the spots, you may want to look out. Like last year, the phone still has an IP68 rating for stability against water and dust.
The display found a new look for better viewing experience in indoor and outdoor settings in both productivity and entertainment activities. The 6.3-inch actua display now supports 3000 Nits of Peak Brightness (above 2700 Nits of last year), and the butter smooth 120Hz refreshed rate found on Pixel 9, 2424×1080 resolution and OLED panels.
2. The most competent camera system so far on a base pixel
One of the largest upgradation of Pixel 10 is its camera system, the best on any base pixel. The phone has a new 5x telephoto lens, which enables a broad optical zoom range, with a super race zoom up to 20X. In practice, this ability means that the phone is better when it is closed on a subject, even from a distance, helps you capture crisper shots, maximizing the zoom. This feature set also shuts down the gap between the base and the Pro phone.
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The triple camera array replaces dual camera system, with 48MP main camera, 13MP 120-degree ultravide and a new 10.8MP telephoto lens. If you were expecting an upgrade from the lower-quality front camera, you will have to wait till the next model, as Pixel 10 holds the 10.5MP selfie camera of last year. It is not bad, but not the best.
While the addition of a third lens was downgrade in sensors’ glasses compared to the previous year’s model, the new tensor G5 chipset’s imaging signal processor (ISP), capable of the camera is set to improve the quality of the photo. Google has promised that the setup distributes the “Best Image and Video Quality” of Pixel yet.
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While taking photos in the demo room, I was satisfied with the crispness and quality of the shots from both the front and back cameras. In fact, to judge how well the pixel 10 in different light situations, I will have to wait for my intensive test. In addition to the actual camera upgrade, photo -taking software received the wholesale of AI upgrade, which will probably promote your photo taking and editing experience, resulting in a overall better picture quality.
3. Tensor G5
Pixel 10 has a huge suit of AI features, capable of all new tensor G5 chipset. The processor was designed for Gemini and according to Google, the most powerful and the most AII-optimized chipset of Google with a CPU, which is 60% more powerful and a CPU that is 34% faster.
While we have to test the phone in the real world to gauge the performance, the chipset supports computational enhancement on Pixel 10, such as the above ISP upgrade, a long battery life (30 hours), and better experience when using AI features.
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On-device processing is a win for users because it not only allows them to experience fast speed when using AI features by avoiding cloud-based processing, but also provides privacy, as all their information remains on the device. Tensor G5 can run the Gemini Nano model of Google on-device, a powerful model that supports the wide suit of AI features that are sprinkled in almost every phone function, from cameras to texts and phone calls.
4. AI features
With the launch of each device from last year, Google’s new hardware is with a tonne new AI features. While most tech companies are in a race, where they release the same features to keep with their rivals, I was impressed that Google managed to incorporate the original characteristics in some true sense, adding value to the lives of some users.
An ideal example is the new camera coach feature, as its name, AI is used to help you get the right shot. This feature gives step-by-step instructions and even produces a sample image of what you should do in the final picture. Some feedback involves correcting your angle, lighting and more.
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Other new features include: edit with the OSS photo, which allows you to use the natural language, indicating to edit something out of an image, such as removing the reflection; Magic Q, which can estimate your requirements and you can suggest relevant information and tasks based on what you are doing on your phone; And a new daily hub feature, which keeps all the information you need in one place, including an AI-managed insight about your day. Even old features, such as the best tech and adding me, have been promoted.
Google can take these experiences to older models through software updates. However, the company may choose to keep these features exclusive to tensor G5 chipset as a processing demands or incentive to upgrade.
5. Meet pixelsnap
If you have ever seen an iPhone user with Magsef Jealousy, Google has finally brought the same experience in the pixel phone through its new Pixelsnap magnetic technology. Pixelsnap allows users to attach their phone to their phone to unlock new experiences with your phone to unlock new experiences with their phones.
When this functionality is paired with QI2 wireless charging support available on Pixel 10, users can avail the full glory of fast wireless charging.
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Google also launched a pixelsnaap charger with a stand and a pixelsnap ring stand, allowing users to carry forward their phone for hand -free experience. This approach is ideal for watching films, scrolling on social media, video calls, and more.
Even if you do not want to buy goods, they work with existing magasaf goods, so there are already thousands of products in the market that now work with pixel phones.
