Discover how the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Camera brings DSLR-quality photography to smartphones with advanced AI, pro-level lenses, and stunning low-light performance.
Triple-camera hardware
The Pixel 10 Pro XL keeps a familiar triple rear setup—a 50MP main, 48MP ultrawide (123°), and 48MP 5x periscope telephoto—but pairs it with upgraded stabilization on the main lens and a 100× “Pro Res Zoom” pipeline that fuses optics, multi-frame capture, and generative AI to recover fine detail at long range. There’s also a 42MP front camera with autofocus and a wide 103° field of view for sharper group selfies.
100× Pro Res Zoom
Unlike simple digital crops, Pro Res Zoom uses Tensor G5 and an all-new imaging model in the camera pipeline to synthesize texture while preserving edges, enabling credible long-range shots up to 100×. For many scenes—stadiums, cityscapes, wildlife—results are markedly cleaner than legacy Super Res approaches. This capability is exclusive to Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL.
Independent early tests aimed at photographers echo the improvement on the 48MP periscope (≈113mm equiv.), calling out clearer long-distance detail versus prior Pixels.
50MP portraits and low-light video
50MP Portraits: You can now capture portraits at the sensor’s full 50MP resolution, opening headroom for cropping and professional-grade editing/printing directly from the phone.
Night Sight Video + 8K: The camera adds Night Sight Video and 8K capture, with Video Boost stabilization improving high-motion footage straight from the main camera—no gimbal required.
AI that teaches—and verifies—your shots
Pixels have long leaned on computational photography; this generation layers on guidance and transparency:
Camera Coach (Gemini-powered) suggests framing, angle, and mode choices based on what the scene needs—useful when you want reliable results fast.
C2PA content credentials attach provenance to images, indicating capture device and edits, and whether AI was involved—valuable for creators sharing work online.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Camera: Selfies and Group shots
The 42MP autofocus selfie camera with a 103° FOV helps keep large groups sharp, even in dim light. Features like Auto Best Take and updated Add Me reduce blinking/omissions by combining similar frames so everyone looks their best.
Tensor G5: why it matters for images
Google’s Tensor G5 isn’t just about speed; it underpins the on-device imaging model used by Pro Res Zoom, low-light processing, and Camera Coach. The chip is the line’s biggest architectural update yet and is designed in tandem with Gemini models to keep more of the imaging workflow on the phone.
Practical gains for creators
Reach: A stabilized 5x optical telephoto with credible 100× AI-assisted zoom extends what you can shoot without accessories.
Resolution headroom: 50MP portraits and a 50MP main sensor mean more flexibility for crops and prints.
Video: 8K, Night Sight Video, Video Boost, and up to 20× video zoom improve handheld storytelling.
Workflow: C2PA credentials and on-device AI edits (like Ask Photos adjustments) streamline sharing with traceable provenance.
| Feature | Details |
| Triple Rear Camera Setup | Wide + Ultra-Wide + 5x Telephoto |
| Pro Res Zoom | Up to 100x AI-powered zoom with exceptional detail |
| Camera Coach (AI Guide) | Real-time tips for better framing, lighting, and composition |
| Super Res Zoom | Up to 20x optical quality zoom on Pixel 10 |
| Generative Imaging Model | AI enhances fine details at high zoom levels |
Specs snapshot
Rear: 50MP wide (f/1.68), 48MP ultrawide (123°), 48MP 5x periscope; Pro Res Zoom up to 100×
Front: 42MP AF, 103° FOV
Video: Up to 8K, Night Sight Video, Video Boost stabilization; up to 20× video zoom
Software: Camera Coach, updated Guided Frame, C2PA credentials
Sources: Google Store and Tom’s Guide coverage
Also Read: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 2025 – The Ultimate New Pixel Device
Availability and versions
The camera feature set above applies to Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL; Pro Res Zoom 100× is exclusive to these models. Both were announced on Aug 20, 2025, with retail availability from Aug 28, 2025.
