Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL: Price, specs, plans

Even if this year's premium Pixel devices don't look like a huge departure from their 2024 counterparts, there's still plenty to get hype for with the new Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL. 

Of course, recent years have seen Google's roster of phones expand from two to four, and those extra choices may make it harder to determine whether the Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL are the right fit for your needs and/or budget.  To help you out, we've compiled a full rundown of everything you need to know about Google's new premium smartphones.

Regardless of whether you're after the more general gist or an in-depth breakdown of the specs, we've got you covered. Here's everything you need to know about the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Telstra and Optus are both offering the Google Pixel 10 Pro on a plan. Meanwhile, all three major providers are ranging the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. 

No matter which telco you go with, you'll get to choose between a 24-month plan or a 36-month plan. A 36-month plan will always be cheaper, but it means you're paying your phone off over a longer period of time. A 24-month plan is more expensive, but you'll own your Pixel phone quicker.

Here's a look at 36-month plans for the 128GB Google Pixel 10 Pro:

Here are 36-month plans for 256GB Google Pixel 10 Pro: 

Here are 36-month plans for 512GB Google Pixel 10 Pro: 

Here are 36-month plans for 1TB Google Pixel 10 Pro: 

If you'd prefer a shorter repayment term, here are 24-month plans for the 128GB Google Pixel 10 Pro:

Here are 24-month plans for the 256GB Google Pixel 10 Pro:

Here are 24-month plans for the 512GB Google Pixel 10 Pro:

Here are 24-month plans for the 1TB Google Pixel 10 Pro:

Here's a look at 36-month plans for the 256GB Google Pixel 10 Pro XL:

Here are 36-month plans for 512GB Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: 

Here are 36-month plans for 1TB Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: 

If you'd prefer a shorter repayment term, here are 24-month plans for the 256GB Google Pixel 10 Pro XL:

Here are 24-month plans for the 512GB Google Pixel 10 Pro XL:

Here are 24-month plans for the 1TB Google Pixel 10 Pro XL:

In Australia, the price of the Google Pixel 10 starts at $1699.

Given Google raised the RRP of its premium smartphones last year, it's not a huge shock that they've held back on doing so for a second year in a row. However, if you're looking at the standard-size Pixel 10 Pro, you may notice that the starting price is slightly higher than last year's model was. That's because Google has discontinued the 128GB model. This time around, the device starts at a more modest 256GB of storage.

For a sense of how the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL compare to the rest of Google's roster in terms of price, check out the pricing table below.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL don't offer much in the way of design changes, but they do come with a new snappier processor, a reworked speaker system, improved image stablisation, support for faster wireless charging and a whole bunch of new AI-powered features like Magic Cue and Camera Coach.

• Qi 2 wireless charging:  The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL comes with support for MagSafe and Qi 2 wireless charging of up to 15W and 25W respectively.
• New processor: The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro are powered by Google's fifth-generation Tensor processor.
• Additional AI features:  The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL ship with the latest version of Android, 7 years of software support and a bagful of new AI features, such as Magic Cue and Camera Coach.

The Pixel 10 Pro has aluminum sides that frame a 6.3-inch AMLED display clocked at 120Hz. Durability-wise, the device comes covered in Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and boasts an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. 

The Pixel 10 Pro XL hits all those same notes, but bolsters the bargain with a larger 6.8-inch screen. Neither of the two devices is a massive departure from their 2024 counterparts, however.

Under the hood, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are powered by the Tensor G5 processor. Compared to last year's Tensor G4 processor, this new silicon promises to offer 34% faster CPU performance and superior camera performance courtesy of an improved ISP.

Where the standard Pixel 10 comes with 12GB of RAM, the Pro models up the ante to 16GB. There's no such deviation when it comes to software support, though. All three devices come with 7 years of operating system upgrades and security updates. 

As for battery life, both the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL come with slightly larger batteries than those found in last year's lineup. The standard Pro comes with a 4870mAh battery while the Pro XL comes with a 5200mAh one. Both devices support fast wired charging of up to 30W and 45W, respectively, as well as fast wireless charging via Qi 2.

The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL offer an upgrade on that formula with a 50MP wide lens, a 48MP telephoto lens and a 48MP ultrawide lens. When it comes to hardware, this setup isn't too different from the one found on last year's Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. However, to spice things up, Google has thrown in a few new AI-powered camera features like camera coach and a new version of Super Res Zoom that goes all the way to 50x magnification called Pro Res Zoom.

The camera configuration is another area where Google's latest gang of Pixel phones differ. The standard Pixel 10 has a 48MP wide-angle lens, a 10.8MP telephoto lens and a 13MP ultrawide lens on the back of it. 

Yes, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL come with 5G connectivity on par with what you can find in the rest of the Pixel 10 lineup. Of course, you'll need to be located in an area with 5G coverage in order to actually make use of this feature. To see where is 5G available in Australia, use the coverage map below.

Optus' smallest plan has a big 50GB of data, which is well above the average national usage. There's also data sharing if you have multiple plans on the same account, which can be handy for families. 

That said, Optus' Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL plans include more than just a bigger data allowance. The more expensive options also come with unlimited international calls to select destinations. That's great to have if you're looking to keep in touch with friends and family overseas. If you're planning to travel abroad yourself, Optus has good roaming add-ons too. You can score 5GB of data and unlimited local talk & text for $5 per day when roaming in select countries.

It's also worth remembering that Optus mobile plans come with no data overage fees. If you go over your monthly data limit, you won't incur any unexpectedly high fees, but you will have your speed capped at 1.5Mbps until the end of your current billing cycle. 

Optus customers also get access to SubHub – a platform that lets you combine multiple subscription services (such as Netflix, Microsoft 365, and others) into a single bill, along with a 5% or 10% discount, depending on whether you sync two or three or more services.

Vodafone's Google Pixel 10 Pro XL plans are just a little cheaper than Optus when it comes to pricing. As opposed to Optus, the smallest plan is 60GB (excluding promotions), which is much higher than the average national usage. All its plans come with unlimited international texts to select countries, and the more expensive plans have international call inclusions.

Again, as with Optus, there's plenty of data and perks like no excess data fees. Instead of cutting you off, Vodafone slows your connection to 2Mbps once you pass your monthly limit. This is slightly faster than the 1.5Mbps speed cap that Optus and Telstra employ. However, like its rivals, Vodafone's plans don't include any data banking or rollover for unused data.

That said, you can share data between multiple Vodafone mobile plans if they are attached to the same account. You'll also save between 5% and 20% off your total monthly bill, depending on how many services you bundle together. This discount doesn't include any hardware repayments, but it's a neat bonus regardless.

In any case, Vodafone's best feature is its international roaming. For just $5 per day, you can use your phone as you normally would while overseas. This kicks in automatically when our phone connects to an overseas network and lasts for 24 hours. It's one of the best roaming options on the market for both value and ease of use.

On the other hand,  Vodafone's biggest drawback is network coverage. Its 4G network is only slightly smaller than the other two networks (98.4% population coverage for Vodafone, compared to the 99.7% of Telstra and 98.5% of Optus), its 5G network is small enough that Vodafone is the only major network provider to hold back on publishing clear 5G coverage figures. 

Telstra's Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL plans are the most expensive, but Australia's biggest telco is also well known for its wider network coverage and all the perks you'd expect given the premium price.

Once again, the smallest plan has 50GB. This is far higher than the average Australian uses each month and while there are no overage charges for going past your data limit (instead you're slowed to 1.5Mbps), there's no data banking or rollover to let hang onto your unused data. Fortunately, as with the other big three providers, you can share data between up to 10 mobile services on the same eligible account.

All Telstra's Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL plans come with 30 minutes of international calls to all destinations – not a lot of minutes, but without the usual limit on the number of countries that are included. International calling packs are available for additional minutes.

Roaming is relatively easy to do, but not as affordable as Optus or Telstra in most circumstances. Travelling in New Zealand will cost you $5 per day, but most other countries are $10 per day. You'll get 2GB to use per day. 

Finally, you've got the Telstra Plus system. You earn points based on eligible plan payments. You can use these put towards purchases from the Telstra Plus Rewards store, such tech, gadgets, and gift cards. You can also get discounted movie tickets, pre-sale tickets for concerts, and more.

In any case, Telstra's biggest selling point is still the size of its network. With a population coverage of 99.7% for 4G, Telstra sits ahead of Optus' 98.5% and Vodafone's 98.4%. When it comes to 5G, Telstra offers an even bigger lead. With 95% of the population covered with 5G, it's comfortably ahead of Optus' 80.5%. Meanwhile, Vodafone doesn't even publish clear 5G coverage stats, so there's no comparison to be made there.

Even in regional areas that fall outside the reach of the largest mobile network in Australia, Telstra customers can still stay connected via the provider's new Starlink-powered messaging service. If you live in rural Australia, this feature is nice to have. That said, it does come with a few caveats such as being limited to text-messaging, requiring a direct line-of-sight to the sky and only working within the Starlink's satellite coverage footprint.