We evaluate the cameras of the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro to determine their performance compared to other Android devices.
Google’s Pixel smartphones are frequently viewed as among the finest regarding photography. With Google’s exceptional computational photography and AI integration, Pixel phones simplify the process of taking excellent images without requiring extensive consideration.
In this thorough examination of the Pixel 10 cameras, Android Central writers Nick Sutrich and Derrek Lee assess Google’s latest flagship AI devices. Nick focuses on the Pixel 10 Pro models, while Derrek examines the standard Pixel 10. Both photographers capture images across various locations and scenarios, comparing the outcomes with those from other Android and Pixel models. Nick even journeys to the Biltmore Estate, where rumors suggest Taylor Swift’s upcoming wedding might occur.
Is Google still the ruler of smartphone cameras? Let’s examine how these devices perform.
Google Pixel 10 camera specifications
Camera | Pixel 10 | Pixel 10 Pro | Pixel 10 Pro XL
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Rear Camera 1 | 48MP 1/2-inch wide, ƒ/1.70, 82-degree FOV
Quad PD AF | 50MP 1/1.3-inch wide, ƒ/1.68, 82-degree FOV
Quad PD AF | 50MP 1/1.3-inch wide, ƒ/1.68, 82-degree FOV
Quad PD AF
Rear Camera 2 | 13MP 1/3.1-inch ultrawide, ƒ/2.2, 120-degree FOV
Quad PD AF | 48MP 1/2.55-inch ultrawide, ƒ/1.7, 123-degree FOV
Quad PD AF | 48MP 1/2.55-inch ultrawide, ƒ/1.7, 123-degree FOV
Quad PD AF
Rear Camera 3 | 10.8MP 1/3.2-inch telephoto, ƒ/3.1, 23-degree FOV
5x optical
Dual PD AF | 48MP 1/2.55-inch telephoto, ƒ/2.8, 22-degree FOV
5x optical
Dual PD AF | 48MP 1/2.55-inch telephoto, ƒ/2.8, 22-degree FOV
5x optical
Dual PD AF
Front Camera | 10.5MP wide, ƒ/2.2, 95-degree FOV
Dual PD AF | 42MP, ƒ/2.2, 103-degree FOV
Dual PD AF | 42MP, ƒ/2.2, 103-degree FOV
Dual PD AF
Google Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL
The Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL come equipped with the same camera hardware, eliminating the need to choose between device sizes. Thus, the results presented here will be consistent across both versions.
Main camera and motion performance
For an extended period, Google Pixels were recognized for the best motion capture quality in the industry; however, we began noticing this dominance wane last year. Both Honor and OnePlus have made significant strides in motion capture fidelity, occasionally surpassing Pixel cameras. Samsung has also made considerable improvements to its historically problematic motion capture with the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
In this motion test, my wife used a toy lure to provoke our cat’s movements in the living room. I held two phones side by side and pressed the shutter button at the same time. Each device was permitted two shots, allowing for a side-by-side view of the photos below. This approach ensures there is no selection bias to the best of my ability.
The findings were largely as expected if you’ve observed our previous motion tests. The Honor Magic 7 Pro clearly outperformed the rest, decisively beating the other phones. I would say the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro performed similarly; although the Pixel 10 produced slightly brighter images, I favor the texture in the shots from the Pixel 9 Pro.
The assessment between the Pixel 10 Pro and OnePlus 13 is somewhat trickier to evaluate. While the Pixel 10’s images are brighter, they appear smoother compared to those from the OnePlus 13. The cat’s fur looks detailed in one image taken by the OnePlus 13, whereas in the other, it’s on the Pixel 10 Pro. Perhaps I’ll give a very slight advantage to the Pixel 10 Pro in this case.
I was quite surprised by the results of the Galaxy S25 Ultra test. Typically, Pixels excel over Samsung’s devices in any motion test, but that was not the situation here. The Pixel 10 Pro only marginally outperformed in certain aspects of the
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