International Google Pixels are different than American models - here's how - Engadget

The changes are more subtle than you might think. Google is one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world, so it probably shouldn't come as a surprise that Pixel handsets are sold in a number of regions outside the US. However, like all good device makers, Google tweaks its products based on where they are sold in order to conform to local regulations and customer preferences. Different countries have different languages, power sockets and networks, for instance. So for those curious about what's different between Pixels sold here in America and those available abroad, here is a quick rundown of some of the most notable tweaks and changes between US models and their international variants. Unlike Samsung phones which often vary between featuring Snapdragon or Exynos chips depending on where they are sold, the differences between US and international Pixels are relatively minor, especially when you're looking at the past several generations of products. The majority of recent international Pixel phones feature the same Tensor chips, memory and storage as US versions, along with identical camera sensors, display tech and charging capabilities. On the base Pixel 10, this in

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