Google’s Pixel 10 series continues to leak ahead of its official launch, revealing interesting details about its design and internal components. It was previously believed that Google would adopt MediaTek as its 5G modem provider, but the Pixel 10 series will apparently use Samsung’s Exynos 5400 modem instead, similar to the Pixel 9 series. Although this is a concession that hints at some budget spending, the Exynos 5400 does solve overheating problems from the Exynos 5300, which powered older Pixel models.
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Prototype Reveals Tensor G5 Chip, Exynos 5400 Modem, Thinner Design with Bigger Camera Bump
This could be a byproduct of excess Exynos inventory, or a cheeky cost-cutting deal Google managed to secure with Samsung, but it is also a sign that Google is not going to be as aggressive as it could be in competing with the latest modem technology.
Meanwhile, a Design Verification Test (DVT) prototype of the Pixel 10 Pro has leaked onto a Chinese social media site, which reveals a phone with a significantly thinner body and a proportionally larger camera hump. The phone has a triple-camera system on the back and looks quite a lot like the Pixel 9 Pro.
The Tensor G5 SoC sits at the center and is built using TSMC’s 3nm process, and features an eight-core CPU running with a configuration of a single Cortex-X4, two Cortex-A725 cores, three Cortex-A725 cores, and two low-power Cortex-A520 cores. The prototype is a model with 16GB of system memory and 256GB of storage, and it’s based on an Android 16 build dated pre-QPR1 update. The Pixel 10 Pro prototype is not giving much away about the big design changes coming, but a larger camera module suggests a camera upgrade may be in the works.
The final commercial version should be similar, even if there are some small changes to the look of this DVT machine. Given that Google has transferred production of its Tensor G5 chip from Samsung to TSMC for the next five years, it seems Samsung’s contribution might be limited to offering its Exynos 5400 modem. The missing MediaTek modem doesn’t fall in line with earlier coverage and may speak to what Google wants from cost and supply chain relationships.
Overall, while the Pixel 10 series brings incremental upgrades and improved internals, it falls short of a complete overhaul or a leap to the newest modem technology, leaving hopes for more significant changes with the Pixel 11 launch. Fans are advised to await Google’s official announcement later this year for final details.
FAQs
Which modem does the Pixel 10 use?
The Exynos 5400 modem.
What chipset powers the Pixel 10 Pro?
The Tensor G5 chipset.
