Google Pixel 10 vs Motorola Edge 40
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 and Motorola Edge 40 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper of the two at $499 versus $699, a difference of about $200. The Google Pixel 10 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 stands out for tensor g5 with on-device gemini ai, while Motorola Edge 40 is praised for ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with ip68 protection. 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 if…
- →Tensor G5 with on-device Gemini AI
- →7 years of updates
- →Best-in-class computational photography
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 if…
- →Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- →144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- →f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10
Pros
- Tensor G5 with on-device Gemini AI
- 7 years of updates
- Best-in-class computational photography
- Clean Android 16 experience
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- Only 30W wired charging
- 12MP ultrawide is basic
Motorola Edge 40
Pros
- Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- 144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
- 68W fast charging with wireless charging at this price
- Vegan leather option provides a unique, grippy texture
Cons
- Dimensity 8020 is a mid-range chip — not flagship performance
- Only one OS update promised by Motorola
- 4400 mAh battery is modest for heavy users
- No telephoto camera for zoom shots
- 256 GB single storage option with no expansion
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 152 x 72 x 8.6 mm | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 68W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | OLED, LTPO | pOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2700 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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