Google Pixel 10 series

[TomCool]

what are the chances Pixel 10 Fold users get the phone today? mine already in SG and has been dispatch from DHL facility in SG.

Same here

 

[halocast]

Last month, shopee 9/9 sale PRO XL 256gb was $1,2xx.00 but I didn't pull the trigger. do you guys think there will be a bigger sale for 10/10, 11/11 and Black Friday?

Possible.. given how pixel 10 reception is.. maybe to boost sales

 

[kEvinErd]

what are the chances Pixel 10 Fold users get the phone today? mine already in SG and has been dispatch from DHL facility in SG.

Just received update from DHL that the Fold is out for delivery and will be delivered today.

Edit: DHL attempted delivery at 10.55am……

 

[hellhole]

going

Just received update from DHL that the Fold is out for delivery and will be delivered today.

Edit: DHL attempted delivery at 10.55am……

going caseless?

all the other fold bros... share case purchase... heheh ... please...

 

[fkchon]

No idea what case, my first Foldable phone ever. First time switching back to Android after annual iPhones too.

Liquid glass, poor battery since iOS 26 and the lack of vision for real AI is why I made the move. Though I haven't got rid of iPhone, can always switch back.

 

[TomCool]

going

going caseless?

all the other fold bros... share case purchase... heheh ... please...

Bought two from Amazon :

1. Magnetic for Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Case Compatible with MagSafe, Built-in Metal Kickstand & Hinge Connector [Case Non Slipping Out ], Anti-Yellowing Protection Phone Cover with Stand (Clear)​

2. Spigen Compatible with Pixel 10 Pro Fold Case Ultra Hybrid MagFit - Clear White

 

[Tripp]

Any recommendations for camera lens protectors for Pixel 10 Pro XLs that provide full coverage including the metal sections with either zero or minimum cut-outs (e.g. flashlight) ?

 

[tazy_tazy]

Just received update from DHL that the Fold is out for delivery and will be delivered today.

Edit: DHL attempted delivery at 10.55am……

Wow...I did not rec any message

 

[TomCool]

Wow...I did not rec any message

Same bro. I think latest should receive tomorrow (keep checking for message )

 

[limmk]

TL;DR

• Viral videos show the Pixel 10 Pro XL completely glitching out while running the latest version of Genshin Impact.
• The problems could be related to the Pixel 10 shipping with a PowerVR GPU, for which the game’s makers dropped support earlier this year.
• A future driver update might fix performance issues, but if game developers keep dropping support for PowerVR GPUs, Google may need to rethink its strategy.
• Google says they have worked with miHoYo over the past year to ensure the game runs smoothly on the Pixel 10 series.

Updated: October 7, 2025 (12 AM ET): A Google spokesperson provided the following statement to Android Authority, clarifying that Genshin Impact will continue running on the Pixel 10 series.

Genshin Impact has not removed Pixel 10 GPU support. We partnered closely with miHoYo over the past year for Pixel 10.

As we noted in our original article, the game is running just fine on our Pixel 10 Pro XL. We played it a bit more since the original article was published and didn’t face any issues.

Original article: October 6, 2025 (03:28 AM ET): Videos showing the Pixel 10 Pro XL glitching while running one of the most popular Android games — Genshin Impact — have been circulating on social media over the weekend. In these clips, textures flicker, controls misbehave, and the screen tears apart after the latest update to the game, giving people another reason to heavily criticize Google’s choice of GPU this year. But are things really as bad as they appear?

The issue evidently stems from Genshin Impact dropping support for PowerVR GPUs with its v5.0 update last year. Although the game doesn’t officially support PowerVR graphics, the developers note that devices that don’t meet the minimum requirements for the game will still be able to launch the game, but may experience performance issues.

Google switched from ARM’s Mali GPUs to Imagination Technologies’ PowerVR series for the Pixel 10 lineup, specifically the PowerVR DXT-48-1536. The fact that Genshin Impact doesn’t support PowerVR GPUs, such as the one on Google’s latest flagships, has led people to speculate that the Pixel 10 series is completely incompatible with the game.



However, in our early testing, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Diablo Immortal all installed and ran correctly on the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Android Authority’s Robert Triggs played each title without noticing any performance or graphical issues similar to those appearing in the videos circulating online.

To check if the issue with Genshin Impact is recent, we also installed the game, complete with its latest update on our Pixel 10 Pro XL, and it seems to run just fine.

Does that mean the videos are fake? Not really. The glitches could be caused by specific game builds, certain regions or content/gameplay elements, or outdated drivers. Still, the contrast between those clips and our testing suggests that the problem may not be as widespread as it seems online.

It is, however, a warning sign for Google. Many users have criticized the Pixel 10’s GPU performance on forums like Reddit. The issues may be related to the phone shipping with an older driver (v24.3) for the PowerVR DXT-48-1536 GPU. Imagination Technologies released an updated driver (v25.1) in August, which adds Android 16 compatibility, Vulkan 1.4 support, and more. However, Google hasn’t rolled it out to the Pixel 10 series yet.

The company usually updates GPU drivers for Tensor chips when it rolls out new software versions. A similar update for the Pixel 10’s PowerVR GPU could arrive in future Pixel Drops, possibly even the next one, which is scheduled to roll out in December.

For now, our early testing shows that the Pixel 10 Pro XL can handle some of Android’s most demanding games without major issues. However, if developers continue to drop PowerVR support, Google may need to reconsider its GPU strategy for future Pixel phones.

 

[Loser]

TL;DR

• Viral videos show the Pixel 10 Pro XL completely glitching out while running the latest version of Genshin Impact.
• The problems could be related to the Pixel 10 shipping with a PowerVR GPU, for which the game’s makers dropped support earlier this year.
• A future driver update might fix performance issues, but if game developers keep dropping support for PowerVR GPUs, Google may need to rethink its strategy.
• Google says they have worked with miHoYo over the past year to ensure the game runs smoothly on the Pixel 10 series.

Updated: October 7, 2025 (12 AM ET): A Google spokesperson provided the following statement to Android Authority, clarifying that Genshin Impact will continue running on the Pixel 10 series.



As we noted in our original article, the game is running just fine on our Pixel 10 Pro XL. We played it a bit more since the original article was published and didn’t face any issues.

Original article: October 6, 2025 (03:28 AM ET): Videos showing the Pixel 10 Pro XL glitching while running one of the most popular Android games — Genshin Impact — have been circulating on social media over the weekend. In these clips, textures flicker, controls misbehave, and the screen tears apart after the latest update to the game, giving people another reason to heavily criticize Google’s choice of GPU this year. But are things really as bad as they appear?

The issue evidently stems from Genshin Impact dropping support for PowerVR GPUs with its v5.0 update last year. Although the game doesn’t officially support PowerVR graphics, the developers note that devices that don’t meet the minimum requirements for the game will still be able to launch the game, but may experience performance issues.

Google switched from ARM’s Mali GPUs to Imagination Technologies’ PowerVR series for the Pixel 10 lineup, specifically the PowerVR DXT-48-1536. The fact that Genshin Impact doesn’t support PowerVR GPUs, such as the one on Google’s latest flagships, has led people to speculate that the Pixel 10 series is completely incompatible with the game.



However, in our early testing, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Diablo Immortal all installed and ran correctly on the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Android Authority’s Robert Triggs played each title without noticing any performance or graphical issues similar to those appearing in the videos circulating online.

To check if the issue with Genshin Impact is recent, we also installed the game, complete with its latest update on our Pixel 10 Pro XL, and it seems to run just fine.

Does that mean the videos are fake? Not really. The glitches could be caused by specific game builds, certain regions or content/gameplay elements, or outdated drivers. Still, the contrast between those clips and our testing suggests that the problem may not be as widespread as it seems online.

It is, however, a warning sign for Google. Many users have criticized the Pixel 10’s GPU performance on forums like Reddit. The issues may be related to the phone shipping with an older driver (v24.3) for the PowerVR DXT-48-1536 GPU. Imagination Technologies released an updated driver (v25.1) in August, which adds Android 16 compatibility, Vulkan 1.4 support, and more. However, Google hasn’t rolled it out to the Pixel 10 series yet.

The company usually updates GPU drivers for Tensor chips when it rolls out new software versions. A similar update for the Pixel 10’s PowerVR GPU could arrive in future Pixel Drops, possibly even the next one, which is scheduled to roll out in December.

For now, our early testing shows that the Pixel 10 Pro XL can handle some of Android’s most demanding games without major issues. However, if developers continue to drop PowerVR support, Google may need to reconsider its GPU strategy for future Pixel phones.

Power la power VR.

 

[Loser]

@Navillera have you heard back from Sundar on your credit issuance issue?

 

[limmk]

Power la power VR.

V isual
R egret

 

[chari-men]

I wonder what kinda screw ups Google pixel will come up with if they change their modems to MTK to improve connectivity hmmm..

 

[Loser]

V isual
R egret

Very Regret for me.

 

[kEvinErd]

Very Regret for me.

What’s your alternative though? Stick to your Pixel 9 Pro? Or switch to iPhone 17 series? Haha

 

[Navillera]

@Navillera have you heard back from Sundar on your credit issuance issue?

No and they cancelled my Fold orders and ban my account from google store (means any orders I make immediately cancelled) on top of the missing credits. Actually what Google doing? Sundar executive liaison team also not replying. Feel like they don’t treasure their #teampixel fans

feel so sad my Fold is supposed to come today. Now nothing to play with.

 

[Loser]

What’s your alternative though? Stick to your Pixel 9 Pro? Or switch to iPhone 17 series? Haha

Looking at OnePlus 15. Maybe go back to my old flame @KeYoKe.

 

[limmk]

Looking at OnePlus 15. Maybe go back to my old flame @KeYoKe.

 

[masashi]

No and they cancelled my Fold orders and ban my account from google store (means any orders I make immediately cancelled) on top of the missing credits. Actually what Google doing? Sundar executive liaison team also not replying. Feel like they don’t treasure their #teampixel fans

feel so sad my Fold is supposed to come today. Now nothing to play with.

Banning your account... That's pretty extreme