The Pixel 10 reportedly will trade camera quality for quantity

Summary

Leaks suggest the base Pixel 10 will gain a telephoto lens, in addition to its primary and ultra-wide cameras.
The Pixel 10 could have the same primary and ultra-wide camera as the Pixel 9a, a potential downgrade from the Pixel 9.
The cameras on the Pixel 10 Pro series are expected to remain unchanged from the Pixel 9 Pro.

The Pixel 10 series is expected to launch this summer, with leaked renders recently suggesting that its design will closely mirror that of the Pixel 9 series. Those leaks also unveiled a notable upgrade to the base model Pixel 10, indicating it could feature three rear cameras instead of the previous two. Now, a new leak has emerged, offering additional insights about the camera specifications for the Pixel 10 series.

According to Android Authority, who cites “a source inside Google,” the primary and ultra-wide cameras of the base model Pixel 10 will utilize the same hardware found in the Pixel 9a with the addition of a telephoto lens for the first time. Previously, only Pro models have had a telephoto lens.

The Pixel 10 Pro’s and Pixel 10 Pro XL’s cameras are expected to be the same as the Pixel 9 Pro.

Google Pixel 9

Pixel 9 features a 6.3-inch display and a familiar design. It supports the addition of a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens to its rear camera array alongside Google Gemini and AI features.

Brand: Google
Display: 6.3-inch 120HZ OLED, 1080 x 2424 pixel resolution, HDR10+
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 128GB, 256GB
Battery: Up to 24 hours
Ports: USB-C

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The Pixel 10 gets an upgrade and a downgrade

The addition of a telephoto lens might come at a cost

This leak presents a perplexing situation for the Pixel 10. While it gains a telephoto lens, it may come at the expense of its primary and ultra-wide lenses. Reportedly, a 50-megapixel Samsung GN8 will replace the Pixel 10’s primary sensor, and the ultra-wide lens will feature a 13-megapixel Sony IMX712. Android Authority notes that both of these sensors are smaller than those found in the Pixel 9 and could result in downgraded performance. Though it’s possible Google’s AI and camera software wizardy may prevent this.

Interestingly, the new primary and ultra-wide sensors on the Pixel 10 are said to be the same as those on the Pixel 9a. This means the Pixel 9a’s camera performance could indicate what the Pixel 10’s primary and ultra-wide sensors will be like. Google delayed the Pixel 9a’s release due to a “component quality issue,” but it is now set to release April 10.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold may also have the same 50-megapixel Samsung GN8 primary sensor as the Pixel 9a and the Pixel 10. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL cameras are expected to remain unchanged from the Pixel 9 Pro. The Pixel 10 series is anticipated to debut at a Made by Google event this summer, possibly in August.