Google’s Pixel 10 series is here, but it’s a mixed bag. The base Pixel 10 is compact and adds a telephoto lens but sacrifices last year’s main and ultrawide cameras. The Pixel 10 Pro hits the sweet spot with top-tier cameras, display, and performance, while the XL is mostly a bigger, pricier version, and the Fold is ambitious but too expensive for most. For most buyers, the Pixel 10 Pro is the only model that truly makes sense.

Pixel 10

The Pixel 10 is the most affordable and compact. It gets triple rear cameras – 48MP main, 13MP ultrawide, and 10.8MP telephoto with 5x zoom. The 6.3-inch 120Hz Actua OLED screen, 4970mAh battery, and 30W wired + 15W wireless charging make it a solid daily driver. Storage options include 128GB (UFS 3.1) and 256GB (UFS 4.0)

Pros:

• Affordable entry into the Pixel ecosystem ( Still costly / Bahut mehnga hai bhai )
• Compact, comfortable in hand
• A telephoto lens at this price is rare ( it cost us Ultrawide )

Cons:

• Downgraded main and ultrawide sensors
• Still capped at 30W charging
• Only Wi-Fi 6E (no Wi-Fi 7)

Verdict: Best for people who want the Pixel experience in a smaller phone at the lowest entry price. But the downgraded primary and ultrawide sensors make it hard to recommend at ₹79999.

Pixel 10 Pro

The Pixel 10 Pro is the true flagship. It offers a 6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED with 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and the latest Tensor G5 chip built on TSMC 3nm process. Cameras are top-notch with a 50MP main, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP 5x telephoto. You also get a big 42MP front camera, UFS 4.0 storage up to 1TB, Wi-Fi 7, and 7 years of updates.

Pros:

• Best cameras in the series (50+48+48MP setup)
• Premium LTPO OLED display
• Up to 1TB storage and Wi-Fi 7
• Compact but powerful

Cons:

• Still limited to 30W wired charging
• Pricey at ₹109999
• No major design refresh

Verdict: The Pixel 10 Pro is the only model that feels like a complete flagship. If you want the best Pixel hardware and cameras, this is the one to buy.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

The Pixel 10 Pro XL steps things up with a huge 6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED display, capable of 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 3300 nits brightness, making it super bright even in sunlight. It runs on the Tensor G5 chip, has 16 GB RAM, and comes with up to 512 GB of storage. Cameras include a 50 MP main, 48 MP ultrawide, and 48 MP telephoto 5×, all packed with AI features like Pro Res Zoom up to 100×, and 8K video recording. Battery is 5200 mAh with fast 45 W wired and 25 W PixelSnap Qi2 wireless charging – the fastest in the lineup.

Pros:

• Huge, ultra-bright display (6.8 inch, 3300 nits)
• Larger 5200 mAh battery
• Same top-tier triple cameras as Pro, plus 100× AI-powered zoom

Cons:

• Bulky and heavy (232g)
• Pricey for just a size and battery upgrade at ₹124999

Verdict: Best for those who want the brightest, largest Pixel screen with longer battery life and still get top-tier cameras. But if size or budget matters, the Pixel 10 Pro offers nearly the same value more affordably.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is Google’s most ambitious phone. It comes with an 8.0-inch Super Actua Flex inner display with 120Hz refresh rate and a 6.4-inch Actua OLED outer screen. It runs on Tensor G5 with 16GB RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, and a 5015mAh battery. The new aerospace-grade build and gearless hinge make it more durable. Cameras include a 48MP main, 10.5MP ultrawide, and 10.8MP 5x telephoto.

Pros:

• Large 8.0-inch inner OLED for multitasking
• premium build
• Good battery for a foldable
• Full IP68 water resistance

Cons:

• Cameras downgraded vs Pixel 10 Pro
• Bulky at 258g
• Very expensive at ₹172999

Verdict: Best for foldable enthusiasts who want Google’s software and long-term updates. But if cameras are your priority, the Pixel 10 Pro remains superior at a much lower price.

Full Pixel 10 Series Spec Table

Conclusion – Which One Should You Buy?

• Pixel 10 Pro is the most balanced and the only one I’d really recommend for most users.
• Pixel 10 Pro XL is for big-screen fans who want a brighter, longer-lasting phone but can ignore the size and price.
• Pixel 10 is too compromised despite being compact; only worth it if size is your only concern.
• Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a niche pick – cool design, but too pricey and weaker cameras for most people.