Google Tensor G5 phones: 4 models compared

What is it?

What is Google Tensor G5 and what does it do?

Tensor G5 is the system chip Google had designed for its 2025 Pixel phones, the first Tensor built on TSMC's 3 nm process. Its eight cores sit in a 1 + 5 + 2 layout — one Cortex-X4, five A725, two A520 — with a peak of 3.78 GHz. Google tunes the chip for its own imaging and AI work rather than raw speed.

Between Pixels carrying the same chip, the difference comes from the body and its cooling; a smaller body throttles earlier under sustained load. The full specification is on the chip's own page; which Pixels ship with it is the list below.

Google • ProcessorsGoogle Tensor G5Google's first Tensor built at TSMC rather than Samsung: a 3nm chip for the Pixel 10 series, designed around the TPU that runs Gemini Nano on the device.All specifications

Decision table

Google Tensor G5 Chipset: which one for what?

The 4 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Photo / Video Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Gaming: Google Pixel 10 Pro74%

Leads for Photo / Video: Google Pixel 10 Pro91%

Leads for Battery Life: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL73%

Leads for Daily Use: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL88%

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Google Pixel 10 Pro FoldGoogle
8.0" · Google Tensor G5 · 48 MP
68% 75% 67% 70%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 112mm telephoto reach
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 5015 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 12 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 12 months on the market
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Google Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle
6.8" · Google Tensor G5 · 50 MP
74% 91% 73% 88%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 13 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 113mm telephoto reach
- Current model — 13 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 5200 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 13 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 13 months on the market
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Google Pixel 10Google
6.3" · Google Tensor G5 · 48 MP
69% 87% 61% 74%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 13 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 112mm telephoto reach
- Current model — 13 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 13 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 13 months on the market
#1#1#4#2
Google Pixel 10 ProGoogle
6.3" · Google Tensor G5 · 50 MP
74% 91% 55% 77%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 13 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 5x optical zoom
- Current model — 13 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 13 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 13 months on the market