Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Google Pixel 5
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro and Google Pixel 5 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 5 is the cheaper of the two at $699 versus $999, a difference of about $300. The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 Pro stands out for 48mp triple camera with 5x telephoto, while Google Pixel 5 is praised for compact and lightweight at 151 g. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro if…
- →48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- →16GB RAM for AI workloads
- →42MP front camera
Buy the Google Pixel 5 if…
- →Compact and lightweight at 151 g
- →90Hz smooth OLED display
- →Excellent camera with Night Sight and astrophotography
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Pros
- 48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- 16GB RAM for AI workloads
- 42MP front camera
- Up to 1TB storage
Cons
- Same 6.3-inch size as base Pixel 10
- 37W charging is mid-tier
- Tensor G5 still behind Snapdragon in raw benchmarks
Google Pixel 5
Pros
- Compact and lightweight at 151 g
- 90Hz smooth OLED display
- Excellent camera with Night Sight and astrophotography
- Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging
- IP68 water resistance
Cons
- Mid-range Snapdragon 765G in a $699 phone
- No telephoto camera
- 8 MP selfie camera is dated
- Only 128 GB storage option
- Bio-resin coating scratches easily
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 151 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum unibody, bio-resin coating |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 152 x 72 x 8.8 mm | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4870 mAh | 4080 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 18W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 12W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.0 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 1x2.2 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 620 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
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