- The Google Pixel 10 has “Adaptive Tone,” a feature that dynamically adjusts the display’s white balance to match ambient lighting.
- This technology is Google’s version of Apple’s True Tone and was previously available on the Pixel 4 under the name “Ambient EQ.”
- After a five-generation absence, the feature returns to the Pixel phone lineup to improve visual comfort and viewing consistency.
The Pixel 10 series isn’t a major hardware leap, though the addition of integrated Qi2 magnets is a significant improvement. While the display hardware has only seen a modest upgrade on the surface, Google has equipped the Pixel 10 with new software features to improve the viewing experience. One such feature is Adaptive Tone, designed to enhance visual comfort in any lighting condition.
The Pixel 10’s new Adaptive Tone feature, found under Settings > Display & touch, “dynamically adapts the display to warmer or cooler tones based on ambient lighting.” It uses the phone’s integrated ambient light and color sensor to measure the surrounding color temperature, then adjusts the display’s white balance to match. This process ensures visuals appear consistent, as our perception of a screen’s white balance changes with the ambient light — often making displays look overly blue in warmer, indoor lighting.