The Google Pixel 10 Pro (2025) supports Pro mode RAW in DNG format and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter stored in each DNG file records total electronic captures. Drop a Pro mode RAW DNG to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Google Pixel 10 Pro is powered by the Google Tensor G5 chip (with a dedicated Titan M3 security coprocessor) and features a triple-camera system: a 50 MP main sensor (f/1.68, OIS, Samsung GNK or successor), a 48 MP ultrawide camera with autofocus (f/2.0), and a 48 MP 5× periscope telephoto (f/2.8, OIS). Google’s Tensor G5 brings enhanced on-device AI for improved Night Sight, Real Tone skin tones, and Video Boost — the video-only HDR+ pipeline that is separate from the still image RAW counter.
Like all Pixel smartphones, the Pixel 10 Pro uses CMOS electronic readout only. There is no mechanical focal-plane shutter. Every image increments the persistent electronic image counter embedded in Pro mode DNG files.
| Model | Release | Main Sensor | Shutter Type | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 10 Pro | 2025 | 50 MP CMOS (f/1.68) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Pixel 9 Pro | 2024 | 50 MP Samsung GNK (f/1.68) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Pixel 8 Pro | 2023 | 50 MP Samsung GNV (f/1.68) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Canon EOS R6 II | 2022 | 24.2 MP FF CMOS | Mechanical + Electronic | CR3 |
.dng extension.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.dng to read the counter directly from the metadata.The image counter is a useful indicator of how intensively the device was used, but it carries no mechanical wear significance. These are the meaningful factors to evaluate:
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery → Battery health. Google reports cycle count and capacity; below 80% original capacity warrants replacement |
| Display condition | Inspect the 6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED for burn-in, especially navigation bar and status bar areas on heavy-use devices |
| Camera lenses | Inspect all three lenses for scratches, chips, or fogging; test ultrawide autofocus and 5× telephoto at distance |
| Aluminum frame | Inspect the polished aluminum frame for dents or damage around USB-C and volume buttons |
| Temperature Sensing | Check thermometer accuracy against a known reference if the device was used in extreme conditions |
| Image counter | High count (>50,000) indicates intensive use — useful context, not a hardware failure indicator |
No. All Pixel smartphones use CMOS electronic readout. There is no focal-plane shutter mechanism and no rated mechanical lifespan.
Switch to Pro mode in the Camera app, then tap the three-dot menu → Settings and enable RAW. The camera will save a DNG alongside each JPEG. Note that RAW is only available in Pro mode, not in the standard auto mode.
No. The image counter is stored in persistent hardware memory and cannot be reset by a factory reset, Android update, or any user action.
A casual user accumulates roughly 5,000–20,000 captures per year; an active photographer may exceed 50,000 per year. There is no mechanical wear threshold — a high count indicates heavy use, not proximity to failure.
The Pixel 10 Pro upgrades to the Tensor G5 chip (improved AI, better on-device processing), delivers enhanced Night Sight and computational photography, and refines Video Boost for improved video HDR performance. The triple-camera hardware layout (50 MP main, 48 MP ultrawide with AF, 48 MP 5× telephoto) is an evolution of the Pixel 9 Pro system. The Pro mode RAW counter works identically on both generations.