Google is preparing to unveil the Pixel 10 series on August 20, with the spotlight firmly on its new Tensor G5 processor. This is the first chip fully designed by Google without Samsung’s involvement, and it’s being built by TSMC – the same manufacturer trusted by Apple and Qualcomm.
On paper, it’s a big moment for Google’s hardware ambitions.
Benchmark results tell a more complicated story. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has surfaced on AnTuTu with a score of 1,140,286 – about a 15% jump from the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s Tensor G4 score of 983,628. For Pixel loyalists, that’s a solid upgrade and will likely feel smoother in day-to-day use.
But stack it against rivals, and the numbers look less flattering. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite–powered phones like the Red Magic 10 Pro (2,662,615) or Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra (2,164,612) are still far ahead in raw performance. For gamers and performance purists, that gap may be a deal-breaker – especially given that Google now prices Pixels in the same league as those faster competitors.
Still, Google has been open about its philosophy. The company isn’t chasing benchmark glory. As product lead Soniya Jobanputra explained last year, Tensor chips are tuned for efficiency and Google’s unique AI-driven features rather than raw speed. And truthfully, most users won’t notice the missing horsepower – Pixel phones rarely get complaints about sluggishness.
The real question is whether buyers are willing to pay premium prices for a phone that prioritizes smart software experiences over gaming-grade performance. With the Pixel 10 Pro XL, Google is betting that its loyal base values intelligent design more than benchmark bragging rights.