Pixel 10 Pro Users: Here’s How to Enable 100x Zoom


If you’ve just unboxed a shiny new Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL, you might notice something missing — the much-hyped 100x “Pro Res Zoom” feature. Don’t worry, it’s not a hardware limitation. The fix is surprisingly simple, and you can unlock this feature in just a few steps.

What Is Pro Res Zoom on the Pixel 10 Pro?

“Pro Res Zoom” is one of Google’s headline features for the Pixel 10 Pro series, offering 100x zoom capabilities that combine hardware and AI processing to deliver incredible close-up shots.

This feature is powered by:

  • Improved Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

  • Tensor G5’s new camera ISP

  • AI image enhancement to make ultra-zoomed shots more usable

Since it relies heavily on the Tensor G5 chip, you won’t find this feature on older Pixel models.

Why 100x Zoom Might Be Missing

Several users, including reviewers, have noticed that their Pixel 10 Pro devices are limited to 30x zoom right out of the box. Google has since clarified that this is due to the phone shipping with an earlier software version.

How to Fix Missing 100x Zoom

Enabling 100x zoom is easy — here’s what you need to do:

  1. Update the Google Camera app via the Google Play Store

  2. Update your phone’s software — a 500-600MB patch should be available after initial setup

  3. Check your resolution settings — 100x zoom only works when exporting images at 12MP resolution. If you’re set to 50MP mode, you’ll remain capped at 30x zoom.

Once these steps are complete, the 100x zoom toggle should appear in your camera interface.

Setting up a new Pixel is exciting, but moving your old data can be stressful. That’s where Smart Transfer comes in.

Smart Transfer is a third-party iOS to android transfer app that helps you quickly and securely transfer messages contacts, photos, videos, app share and other important files between devices over Wi-Fi. Whether you’re coming from another Android phone or even switching from iPhone, Smart Transfer ensures a seamless transition so you can start enjoying features like 100x zoom without worrying about lost data.

What About the Refresh Rate Issue?

Some users have claimed that the Pixel 10 series ships with the screen refresh rate locked at 60Hz. However, this does not seem to be a universal setting. Most devices still ship with 120Hz Smooth Display enabled by default.

If your phone does default to 60Hz, simply go to:
 Settings > Display > Smooth Display and toggle it on to unlock the full 120Hz experience.

Final Thoughts

Google’s Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL continue to push mobile photography forward with AI-driven innovation. If your device doesn’t show the 100x zoom option at first, a quick round of updates will unlock its full potential.

And if you’re upgrading to the Pixel 10, don’t forget to use Smart Transfer to make data migration effortless — so you can spend less time setting up and more time capturing stunning zoomed-in shots.


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