Google recently introduced the 10th generation of the company’s Pixel phone range, powered by the all-new Google Tensor G5 chip and the newest Gemini Nano model, which has quickly received global acclaim for fantastic upgrades, updates and a refreshed design.

The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL phones will no doubt be the most popular global sellers in the range thanks to their incredible value for money on the back of the brilliant smart technology inside.

The range has also been boosted this week (Oct 9) with the release of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Google’s most durable foldable yet, which will be then flagship release of an impressive line-up of devices.

“They’re our most personalised, proactive and helpful Pixels ever and they come with a refreshed design and plenty of hardware updates,” said Google Australia and New Zealand Director, Device and Services Business, Rory Charlston.

“Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL refine the iconic camera bar, come with Pixelsnap for built in Qi2 wireless charging – plus a range of new magnetic accessories — and are made with the most recycled materials yet for a Pixel.

“These phones will be the first to feature Material 3 Expressive, our latest UI that brings more personalisation and fluidity to your phone with springy animations and smooth interactions, a perfect complement to our refreshed Pixel 10 design.

“And your phone will continue to feel fresh and secure with seven years of Pixel Drops as well as OS and security updates from launch,” he said.

The Pixel 10 features a satin-finish metal frame, polished glass back and a camera bar that Google has quickly seen become iconic in smartphones.

Impressively, the new range comes in four expressive colour options to choose from –Obsidian, Frost, Indigo and Lemongrass – and it’s 6.3-inch Actua display is now even brighter than before at 3000 nits making for easy viewing.

That’s paired with improved audio, including tuning of the bass that transforms the experience into a cinema-like experience with the phone, of course best experienced when paired with the new Pixel Buds 2a.

The entry-level Pixel 10 also comes with huge camera improvements and that’s on the back already impressive offerings found in the previous Pixel 9.

That includes the first 5x telephoto lens on this entry-level tier of Pixel with fast autofocus, 10x optical quality and up to 20x zoom with Super Res Zoom, making it much easier to shoot from a distance.

The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro take that up another level, thanks to the brightest Super Actua display and what Charlston describes as “our best triple rear camera system on a Pixel yet”.

Available in two sizes – Pixel 10 Pro (6.3-inches) and Pixel 10 Pro XL (6.8-inches) – and four impressive colours (Obsidian and Porcelain as well as new colours Moonstone and Jade), the Pro phones are the best for viewing, style and performance in the range.

They both feature Pro Res Zoom and you can reach up to 100x zoom, which is a step-up from the already impressive 20x zoom on the entry-level Pixel 10.

Once more Google impresses incredibly with the quality of photos and the 100x zoom – ideal for sporting events like F1 – produces sharp images that will genuinely surprise you with how good the quality is.

“Our pro phone upgrades extend across nearly every area of these devices,” Charlston said.

“They feature our biggest batteries, upgraded speakers, 16 GB of RAM and faster wired charging capabilities, with Pixel 10 Pro XL supporting 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging with our Pixelsnap charger.

“Tensor G5, our new custom silicon, is the most significant upgrade to our chip since Tensor’s debut.

“It delivers snappy performance while bringing deeply helpful experiences to Pixel users first and thanks to co-design with Google DeepMind, the newest Gemini Nano model will run first on Tensor G5 to unlock many on-device generative AI experiences that make everyday life easier.”

One of the best features of the new range is Camera Coach, which uses Gemini models to suggest ways to improve your photos.

“Built for those of us early on in our photography journey, Camera Coach will teach foundational concepts while inspiring you to capture images in entirely new ways,” Charlston said.

“This is a major leap forward in generative AI, built specifically for Pixel Camera’s imaging pipeline and optimised to take full advantage of the new Tensor G5 chip.

“Pro Res Zoom is the largest AI model ever used on Pixel Camera, helping deliver incredible zoom on a smartphone.

“Pixel cameras have always been known for their zoom, but the new Pro Res Zoom gets you really close. Exclusive to the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL, Pro Res Zoom captures astonishing detail at up to 100x zoom.

“It isn’t just a simple crop; Pro Res Zoom uses Tensor G5 and an all-new generative imaging model to intelligently recover and refine intricate details,” he said.

The new Pixel 10 range has been an exceptional release and we can’t wait to try the major changes to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, including the new the gearless hinge, significant camera improvements, plus the performance and new helpful AI tools powered by Google’s Tensor G5 processor.

Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are all on sale now. Prices start from AU$1349, AU$1699 and AU$1999 MSRP respectively, plus eligible Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL owners will also get a full year of Google AI Pro.