The entire Pixel 10 family ships with the more advanced Tensor G5, but the new chipset and the other components might perform quite differently depending on which model you purchase. This is because the company has given the ‘Pro’ versions preferential treatment by incorporating them with a vapor chamber, while the regular edition will just have a graphene thermal solution for heat transfer. Based on where you reside geographically, you might want to think long and hard about what upgrade you wish to make.
Variation of cooling solutions is nothing different than what Google did with the Pixel 9 series, but the Tensor G5 running in the Pixel 10 could offer better thermals thanks to the upgraded manufacturing process
The Pixel smartphone range has always suffered from poor thermal performance, with the blame diverted towards a combination of Google sticking with Samsung’s foundry that utilized inefficient manufacturing processes and the lack of an elaborate cooling solution, which was the completely opposite approach adopted by competitors. It took the Mountain View behemoth several years to finally transition to TSMC’s newer 3nm process to address the overheating problem, but just to be sure, Google went the extra mile.
According to Android Authority, Google has upgraded the ‘hardware and software thermal controls’ of the Pixel 10 series, but even then, you will only get a proper package if you choose to switch to the Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro or the Pixel 10 Pro Fold because these three devices feature a vapor chamber to effectively transfer heat. As for the base Pixel 10, its graphene thermal solution means that it cannot dissipate heat as efficiently, but we will have to see this difference materialize in everyday use or synthetic benchmarks to be completely sure.
Also, for those who do not remember, Google introduced the same differentiation last year, as the base Pixel 9 lacked a vapor chamber, while the ‘Pro’ versions shipped with one. The only difference is that now, with the Tensor G5 included in the Pixel 10, the 3nm lithography could be a major difference. If you do not mind the graphene thermal solution on the base Pixel 10, you can pre-order it from Amazon for $799 and get a $100 gift card, or the Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to avail a $200 gift card. For those wanting to get the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, you will be rewarded with a $300 gift card, but remember that the device comes with a $1,799 starting price.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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