The recently launched Google Pixel 10 series is raising doubts about its performance capabilities, with early tests suggesting it may not meet expectations. An image shared by Google highlights the phones, but initial hands-on benchmarks for the Pixel 10 Pro XL, powered by the new Tensor G5 chip, reveal disappointing results.
Tests conducted on the popular AnTuTu platform show the Pixel 10 Pro XL scoring lower than its predecessor, the Pixel 9 Pro XL, in key areas. The CPU score came in at 415,848, aligning with older chipsets from 2023, while the GPU score of 367,206 fell behind the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s 440,000-plus result, resembling performance from 2021 models.
This drop has surprised many, especially since Google promoted the Tensor G5 as a step forward, built by TSMC on a newer manufacturing process.
Google’s focus has been on AI features and battery life rather than raw speed, but these benchmark results have sparked debate.
Some suggest the tests might reflect unfinished software or demo units, while others question whether the company is prioritizing marketing claims over actual performance improvements.
With deliveries starting, real-world experiences will soon clarify if these numbers tell the full story or if Google’s approach will still satisfy users despite the lackluster scores.
