Customer Ratings & Reviews

Coming from an Apple user, first time using Android, I do get frustrated, I really need to take time to customize it more to my liking. To me Apple is so much easier to use. And it's much heavier than my my old old Apple 13. The camera is the best thing about the phone. If u r 50 n above I would skip it, bc it's heavy. If you only care about having great camera then get it. My kids had gotten the flip 7phone so much cooler and light weight.

Pretty good phone, the camera quality is amazing and the performance is good too. The only downside is the camera bump glass gets scratches pretty quickly

Excellent, cutting-edge device. The hardware is as polished as it could be, and battery life is roughly 2 days. As a power used I really appreciate the work Google has donw with the cameras. Google AI Pro comes for free for 1 year, making it a great deal, especially if you are a developer.

It is the best phone that I ever had, good camera, fast and good quality

I am very happy with my new phone. The camera capability was incomparable to my prior Samsung. I never realized 100x zoom could realistically zoom in on nature pictures. I was unsure until I started setting up all my nirmals to see all the bells and whistles in place. You have to really experience all to see how excellent the phone is made and use the grade A bonuses. I am glad my husband reviewed the 2 phones before I made my decision. I am not disappointed in my choice.

Pros: Phone seems to be similar to the pixel 9. 10 pro has a lot better camera. Pixel 9 fit the pixel pro 10. Stays cooler than the pixel 9. Black Friday deals had big discounts with trade ins and coupons Cons: once in a while the new pixel pro 10 freezes up. Lots of updates coming in. I would say pixel pro 10 is a good buy

Very easy to operate. When taking pictures you can see it clearly.

I brought this Pixel to try out the Pixel Experience, and against my S22, S23, S24, S25, it's been really nice. Call screening, Now Playing, so convenient. The voice type with Google Assistant is nice. I wish Samsung had Now Playing built-in instead of needing third-party apps. My Pixel has issues like a flickering display (driver problem) and Android Auto crashes the launcher sometimes, display has no anti-glare coating and more prone to scratchs compared to S25U and S24U so please get a screen protector.

Love it !!best phone I have ever had Perfect phone

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a great phone and an excellent choice when looking for a pure Google experience without out the added bloat or customization. With a a refined design and modern UI, the Pixel 10 Pro is the most iPhone like experience I have had on Android, which coming from a long term iPhone user is a compliment. The Obsidian color is great and has an upscale look with the “Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte” satin glass back and polished metal banding. While I can speak to the glass being durable, the finish is almost too smooth. The overall design is mostly unchanged from the previous model, though the specs indicate it gained a little weight likely thanks to the slightly larger 4870 mAh battery and PixelSnap magnets. I think the design is a nice alternative to the other Android flagships, so it is good to see Google iterating on what works. The 6.3” Super Actua OLED display is a treat to look at, offering fast response while able to drop down to a single hertz to preserve battery. Brightness is improved, with up to 3300 nits peak making outdoor usage a breeze. Inside the new 3nm Google Tensor G5 provides a smooth experience and switching between apps was snappy. AI features like Gemini or photo processing are responsive and relatively quick. Connectivity was also fast, thanks to WiFi 7 and the latest 5G cellular mmWave. Google also added Thread support, which is good to have Matter compatibility. The camera system is great, and a nice upgrade coming from an older iPhone. Though I love the telephoto lens, the Pro Res 100x zoom is generative AI and it may take liberty to fill in details which is generally not something I am looking for when taking photos. The zoom is still great when dialed back and not pushing the limits of what detail is there. However, if you embrace Pro Res it can surprise you with some impressive, accurate enders using your photos. The on device processing is fairly quick and Google also provides the original image for comparison. The full 50MP sensor is available and excellent when using the primary or wide angle camera sensors but I found the telephoto produced cleaner shots when utilizing Pro Res which is limited to 12MP. Beyond Pro Res, there is also a Camera Coach that can help you with framing and taking your photos, which I could see being quite helpful though I knew most of what it would suggest. The camera can also take Macro shots are great and the front facing camera can take some pretty decent selfie photos as well thanks to the 42MP front facing camera. Video recording is also really good, with 4K 60 HDR and 8K 30 available when using video boost. Active video stabilization is limited to 1080P however, so not optical and likely digitally constrained to the sensor. I generally found the videos, like the photos to be good quality and having a great assortment of features and tools to capture great moments. The only downside for me is the base phone only comes with 128GB of storage, but Google does currently provide a one year trial to Google 1 AI Pro plan which includes 2TB of storage, along with a host of AI model access perks. I found the Pixel 10 Pro to be surprisingly compelling as a long time iPhone user, the refinements and improvements Google has made provide a nice device for Android users new and old.

Here is a tightened version reduced by ~300 characters, while keeping all key facts and pressure points intact: --- This has been an absolute nightmare that has gone on for over a month with no resolution. I purchased an open-box phone online on December 5th, shipped to my home. At the time of purchase, Best Buy advertised $550 for my trade-in. I have screenshots proving this offer and chats confirming it. When I brought the phone to the store (as instructed by an online agent), I was told the trade-in had to be completed online because the purchase was online. I mailed in my trade-in phone, and Best Buy only credited $300 instead of the promised $550. Now my trade-in phone is gone, I cannot get it back, and I also cannot return the phone I purchased because the return window has passed—largely due to Best Buy’s delays and misinformation. Since December 27th alone, I’ve contacted Best Buy multiple times via chat and phone. Each time I’m told something different: * Store says chat must fix it * Chat says the store must fix it * Agents claim they’ll escalate to a supervisor or manager * No one ever follows up * No case numbers are provided * No chat transcripts or emails are ever sent I’ve spent nearly 12 hours repeating the same story. Best Buy has no record of my previous chats tied to my email or phone, and chats frequently end with messages like “The chat was interrupted.” To make matters worse, the “open-box – excellent condition” phone I received has visible scratches on the screen. Because Best Buy did not honor their advertised trade-in value, I’m being forced to pay an extra $250 out of pocket. This is a complete failure of customer service and accountability. At this point, no one can correct the trade-in value, refund the difference, return my phone, or return my trade-in phone. I was ultimately told, “From my side I am not able to help you.” This is unacceptable for a company of this size. I strongly caution anyone considering an online purchase or trade-in with Best Buy—if something goes wrong, you are on your own.

BASICS From the moment you take it out of the box, the Pixel 10 Pro looks and feels like the flagship phone that it is. Mine in obsidian looks really classy and is more of a dark gray than the deep black that I was expecting. The metallic edge panels have a sort of “black chrome” look and the bezels are slim all the way around. The sides are more squared off compared to my previous Pixel 8 for a somewhat different look. They are also a bit slippery and I had some trouble holding the phone securely. However, I always put cases on my phones for protection and they should provide the added grip that I need. The camera bump on the back is no longer full-width as on the Pixel 8 and appears to be just slightly higher, probably in order to house the 5x zoom lens (see below). At least they haven’t increased the screen size, as it’s the same 6.3 inches as on the Pixel 9 and only slightly larger than my 6.2” Pixel 8. The other basic specs are well up to standards, including Google’s own “Tensor G5” main chip that drives the whole thing. The Pixel 10 Pro comes with 128Gb of storage. If you’re a heavy consumer of memory space it would be worth it to spend a little more to upgrade to 256Gb, bringing it into line with the standard memory size on the XL model. The display is bright and crisp and has a variable refresh rate that auto-adjusts depending on the screen contents, e.g. higher rate when playing games and videos. SETUP A new “feature” that could cause a complication for those of us DIYers with unlocked phones who do our own setup and data transfer is that this is the first Pixel phone that – in the U.S. at least – does not have a SIM card slot; it is eSIM only. These have been around for a while but are usually used for dual-SIM purposes while it’s been standard practice forever to remove the physical SIM (pSIM) from your old phone and pop it into the new one. During setup, while connecting and transferring data from your old phone, Google provides a built-in tool to either transfer your existing eSIM or convert the pSIM on the old phone to an eSIM on the new one (after which your old SIM card can’t be used again). This should work in most cases but it’s possible that you might have to contact your wireless carrier’s tech support or maybe get the Geek Squad involved. PIXELSNAP One nice new feature is that the Pixel 10 supports the Qi2 wireless charging standard and has internal magnets that position the phone on the charger and can also be used for attaching accessories. They call it “PixelSnap” but it is the same technology that Apple calls “MagSafe”. As a result, someone coming from an iPhone can use their existing MagSafe charger as well as the numerous available accessories. See the photo for an example of a third-party charging stand that works with both iPhones and the new Pixels. The Pixel 10 remains compatible with standard Qi chargers and works on the Qi charging pad in my car as well as my old Pixel Stand. CAMERA The camera on the Pro, along with the supporting software, has some pretty amazing capabilities. There are three lenses on the back: normal, widescreen, and telephoto. The telephoto lens has a 5x zoom range and is rated at 10x “optical” zoom. Beyond that, software is required to fill in details that are actually too small to be captured optically (this happens every time you zoom in on a photo beyond its native resolution). Anyway, the results are quite good up to about 30x magnification, which is something that sets this apart from the non-Pro model. Google claims that you can go beyond that all the way to 100x (!) using AI but some examples I’ve seen are not very good at that scale. It’s worth experimenting with though. One useful software-related feature is the “Camera Coach” wherein you point your camera at the general scene that you want to capture and the coach gives you real-time tips on how best to position the subjects in the frame, how close to zoom in, etc. Group photos can be improved by taking several photos of a group of people and using the option where it will take the best view of each person’s face and put them together for the best final product. This takes care of those common situations where someone’s eyes happen to be closed or they’re looking in the wrong direction, and so on. An even more amazing feature is the capability to add yourself into a group photo: you take a photo of the group, then have someone take a photo of you in the same location. It will then take the original group photo and add you to it! AI A number of the touted features of the new Pixels revolve around AI. In general some of these sound interesting but are of limited use to many “average” users of these phones. Frankly, some of them seem a bit intrusive to me, requiring access to your emails and what’s on your screen. One impressive feature, though, involves real-time translation of a conversation. The Android “Translate” app already has a lot of this capability in being able to translate speech and play back the translation to allow a somewhat halting in-person conversation in one of 20-some languages. But the new Pixel 10s have carried this over to phone calls, which is really amazing to me. The number of supported languages is currently a bit limited but, once set up after connecting a call, you are able to converse back and forth with someone who is speaking another language. Not only that, but the other party will hear you speaking in their language, and in a voice that closely resembles your actual voice! Somehow this makes me think about that “Universal Translator” gadget that they used to carry with them in Star Trek :-). One AI-related feature that I can really make use of helps edit and even rewrite text entries made using the Google “Gboard” keyboard. After using voice dictation to enter something, you’re able to speak commands to do minor edits such as changing or modifying specific words. And you’re also able to ask it to basically rewrite what you originally wrote to do things like make it more or less formal and so on. I often have trouble entering emails and posts and end up spending too much time going over and modifying them; this is a big help for that. BITS AND PIECES - Under-glass fingerprint sensor works. I installed a screen protector before recording my prints and it’s working well so far without having to adjust the sensitivity. - Face recognition excellent. Something new to me was that when it recorded my face, it had me look upwards in addition to straight ahead. Makes sense since we’re usually looking down at the phone from above when turning it on. - Coming from a P8 I think that I can feel the added weight. In any case, I wouldn’t want anything heavier. - The Google case felt much too slippery. I returned it and am currently evaluating some grippier aftermarket options. - No feel for battery life yet although I’m a relatively light user and can usually go a couple days between recharges on my Pixels. CONCLUSION I didn’t start writing this review intending to write a magazine article or something and could keep going on into more of the advanced features of the Pixel 10 Pro that I’ve already tried, but this much should at least make you see why I gave it a 5-star rating and expect to keep it around for the next few years!

BOTTOM LINE: The Google Pixel 10 Pro incorporates numerous technological hardware upgrades, onboard features, and useful A.I. applications which categorically advances this Android device to meet, if not exceed, the iOS competition. Yeah, I know, die-hard iPhone owners will probably not be impressed. But I believe all legacy Android users will openly admit, these new Pixel 10 flagship models are a serious iOS competitive option. Or dare I say, “an iPhone Killer”. RATING: After road-testing the Google Pixel 10 Pro for the past week, I believe it earned itself a solid 5-Stars Rating. At the moment my only negative is, no Double-Tap to Lock the Screen. But I have been reading Google is beta testing that feature. There are other minor nits that I have buried in my review dribble below. But overall, I couldn’t be happier with this hand-held marvel of technology. TL;DR DISPLAY: Finally, a viewable display I can use in direct sunlight. No more searching for a shaded area, or ducking inside a building, just to read a text or email. The 3,300 nits rated Super Actua OLED @ 120Hz screen with 1280 x 2856 resolution is a marvel for viewing pictures and videos. The 6.3” is a tad smaller than my 2024 Android 5G Moto, but the smaller size is actually a welcomed reduction that fits easily in my hand and pockets. And there is the Pixel 10 Pro XL for those who have a need for a slightly larger display. Win-Win! SEVEN YEARS OF UPGRADES: OK, I’m still shaking my head in amazement with the promise of up to 7-Years of Android OS upgrades, Pixel feature drops, along with security patches. No doubt I’ll have another phone before then; maybe two. The piece of mind knowing if the phone is still working in seven years, the software will be current, and that’s very reassuring. LOGIN CREDENTIALS: Use a Password / PIN, Passkey, Facial Recognition, or the display Fingerprint reader. Very fast and accurate using the facial recognition under proper lighting conditions. Note that Facial Recognition does fail in low-light environment situations and it will then default to Fingerprint login if setup. Still, lots of ways to unlock your phone. CAMERA: I must admit, I am thoroughly impressed with the professional photography results I am able to capture with this Pixel 10 Pro. The 5X optical zoom is bumped up to 20X with Super Res Zoom with additional onboard processing. And with some offboard A.I. magic, can provide up to 100X zoom (use a tripod for stability). Want a panoramic picture, the Pixel is capable. Want to be included in the group pic without asking a bystander, just use Add Me. Bottom line, this Pixel’s camera ecosystem gets the job done; while making you appear to be a better photographer than you actually are. So go ahead, and take credit for your outstanding pics! BATTERY LIFE: Can’t complain, last multiple days for my personal use. Plus, can charge up fairly quickly with a 30-watt charger, or not so quickly with a 15-watt magnetic charger. Recognize Google suggests charging before less than 20% and only up to 80% to maximize battery longevity. Note Android 16’s Battery Health Assistance feature, that cannot be disabled, will limit (slow) charging after a predetermined number of charges (200 cycles). Then reduce the ability for a full charge at 1,000 cycles. Google’s goal is increased battery longevity. Therefore, I would anticipate slower charging, with less overall battery capacity, over time. But only time will tell if the embedded battery manager is truly a long-term helpful feature. TEMPERATURE SENSOR: Very cool that this Pixel 10 Pro reads temperatures using the Thermometer App. Use to measure your, or someone else’s, body temperate with a two-step process across your forehead moving to your temple. Or use to measure the surface temperatures of everyday objects. Who knew? PIXELSNAP: I like it, accessories that attach with magnets. Specifically, the Qi2 charging options available from Google. And compatibility with the MagSafe accessories from the competitor. Sharing accessories is a good thang! PIXEL LAUCHER: Initially I was disappointed that I could not hide the Pixel Launcher from the display bottom without using another option (Nova) to hide it. I don’t get it, the Pixel Launcher should always available in the App Drawer, so why have it also displayed on my Home Screen(s)? It’s my phone, I should be able to set it up the way I want it, as I have done with every other Android phone I have owned. Anyway, I’m now over it, and yeah I feel much better for venting. GEMINI: Full disclosure, I am not an A.I. fan. Too old-school and somewhat cynical to depend on technology, conversing with an imaginary person, assisting with my personal day-to-day activities, peaking into my emails, texts, apps, etc. Yes, I know, Gemini and its sister apps like Magic Cue, Voice Translate, advanced Camera features (100x Zoom), A.I Enhance Picture Editing, all have “good intentions”, but please temper with an amount of personal caution. Hmmm, now I do find myself using the A.I Zoom, A.I. picture enhancements (Add Me), and the Android System Intelligence for song recognition. So just maybe I am coming around to this A.I. technology and might just be a future convert. We’ll see… NO MICRO-SD SLOT: I do miss not being able to add a removable micro-SD card for additional memory that I historically use for my photos, documents, downloads, whatever... (Never used “The Cloud”, never intentionally will.) The base 128GB memory may be sufficient for the time being with my current “Storage 53% used, 60GB free” loaded with my collection of frequently used pics, vids, and docs. I would assume the lack of a microSD option has more to do with Google moving from eMMC (embedded MultiMediaCard) to UFS 4.0 (Universal Flash Storage) for speed and power efficiency. Anyway, for those who require more memory, the 256GB option is available for an additional C-Note. NO SIM CARD SLOT & BOOST MOBILE: There was an issue I encountered with Boost Mobile being able to upgrade my current Moto phone to his Pixel. Issue being Google markets the Pixel 10 Pro without a SIM card (eSIM only) in the US, while supplying the rest of the world the same phone with SIM Card slots. And being a new piece of technology, it was in Boost’s systems as having a SIM card slot. That prevented me from being able to upgrade the Pixel myself. Kept on being told to remove the SIM card from the Moto and install it into the Pixel. (Note the BB listed FEATURES – What’s Included states in error “1M USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), SIM Tool.) Even after calling Boost Tech Support, the rep following their script would instruct me to use the supplied SIM card tool and install the SIM card in the Pixel SIM slot. And finally when they did try to activate remotely with transmitting an eSIM, it failed. To successfully transition from my Moto to this Pixel, it required visiting a Boost Mobile store, working with an onsite store rep, who had to work with Boost Tech Support directly. Boost Support had to first correct the SIM card discrepancy in their system before provisioning Pixel’s IMEI for an eSIM. I would assume in the foreseeable future, the upgrading from a legacy SIM Card phone, to the Pixel eSIM only, will be resolved by Boost with only a phone call to support. FINAL SIM CARD THOUGHT: Researching online, I came across a benefit from not having a SIM/microSD card slot. Google used the free space to add in mmWave 5G (millimeter Wave) in the US versions of the Pixel 10 Pro. And that technology is at the top end of the 5G spectrum assisting with providing better speeds and coverage. .

The Pixel 10 Pro gives you that pure Android experience wrapped in a sleek beautiful body. It’s been a few generations since I’ve used a pure Android phone but seeing the new AI features really made me want to jump back in. Hardware wise the phone has exceptional build quality and feels extremely nice in the hand, To go with that beauty, the Tensor G5 and 16Gb of Ram makes the experience smooth, fluid and fast. Along with WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6 it delivers what you would expect from a phone with Pro in the name. One thing hardware wise I don’t like is eSIM, it just makes it more of a pain to switch from phone to phone with an eSIM. Also, it would have been nice if the base storage started @ 256GB for the Pro instead of 128GB seeing that it’s 2025 almost 26! One of my favorite hardware features is the under display fingerprint reader, it’s seamless and works extremely fast, I prefer it over face unlock. The one thing I always liked about Android was the camera controls and all the control they gave you, it’s like almost like using a DSLR or mirrorless camera. With the AI it can truly do some cool stuff, though some may not like it, as it’s not pure. My favorite camera feature is the Astrophotographer feature. The 100x is cool but it’s only available @ 12mp so that’s kind of a bummer it’s not @ 50 mp. The battery life has been much better than I expected since it’s not the XL model. I’ve been able to go a full 24 hours and the phone was still @ 50%. This was using the always on display and having my mail pushed to me. I also love Pixelsnap for charging as being someone who uses both iOS and Android I have many MagSafe devices. It’s been a while since I’ve used a pure Android phone but with the Pixel 10 Pro and Android 16 I like the direction they’re going.

TLDR: A new flagship product from Google that offers great battery life, plenty of processing power, but its software and AI allows Google to watch every single thing done on the phone. PROS Processing Power Multi-Day Battery Life Crisp Screen & Text Excellent Wi-Fi & 5G Speeds Terrific Cameras CONS Google Privacy Concerns Font is very small & hard to adjust No Expandable Storage No Physical SIM SET-UP I was VERY excited to see a Pixel Pro come up for review. It was the phone I was seriously considering as my next upgrade, due this year. My Galaxy S22+ was coming up on its 3 years of service. I was lucky enough to receive an HMD Skyline for review in the interim, but its camera set-up left me wanting and needing an upgrade. The Pixel Pro was the perfect phone at the perfect time. I remember going into the AT&T store just over 3 years ago and getting my S22+. It was one of the worst experiences in my life. Not that the sales force wasn't helpful, it just took FOREVER. I'm talking over 4 hours to get a phone for myself, wife, and kid. I've bought cars in less time than it took to get a phone. When this phone was advertised as unlocked and with an E-SIM, I was apprehensive. Not sure what to expect and not sure what steps I would need to get it ported to my account and phone number. Memories of my last AT&T encounter came rushing back in a haunting fashion. But, I "bit the bullet" and gave it a go myself. I have to say, after getting a new, unlocked Pixel Pro, I don't know if I will ever go back to an actual store again. Setting up the Pixel Pro was pain-free. I couldn't believe how easy Google made it. The phone reached out to AT&T and sent in a request for an E-SIM conversion from my physical SIM. Within seconds, I got a notification on my HMD that the Pixel was requesting a conversion. I approved and within a total of about 2 minutes, my HMD Skyline's physical SIM was deactivated at the Pixel Pro was up and running on my account. At this point, I could technically use the phone as-is. It was fully functional. From 4 hours to less than a total of 10 minutes. Logging into my Google account automatically triggered the Pixel to recover nearly every app I had downloaded from the Google Play Store. I selected every app I wanted to carry over and which ones I've decided I can live without, the Pixel began a download of all my apps & checked for security updates. Logging into Wi-Fi sped the process up tremendously even though 5G speeds are plenty impressive in my suburban area. Same with my previous texts. It was a nearly seamless experience with the only hiccups being that my login credentials for most apps were not saved and carried over, but honestly, that's the way I would prefer it anyway. Why did I document my new phone set-up in so much detail? Because I'm sure there are others like me that think you can only get and activate a phone in-store, whether it's unlocked or locked. I'm not so sure there will ever be another 4-hour trip to a phone store for me. I know I'm talking bad about AT&T. It's not just them, I've been with other major carriers including, Sprint and Verizon and their process was, and is, just as painful. DAY-TO-DAY USE The Pixel Pro has proven to be a huge upgrade to my existing phones. The processing power of the Google Tensor G5 processor is impressive. It has enough raw compute power to perform a majority of its computing on device without constantly needing a data connection. The Voice Translate function has proven to be the most useful to me so far. The Pixel Pro can translate a call in real time with onboard compute power and not need to reach out to Google for processing support. The feature has proven extremely capable in its Spanish to English (most of what I've used this feature for). Another HUGE improvement in the Pixel versus my previous 2 phones is in the camera system. The Pro model takes portraits up to 50MP. Shots are crisp and clear. Not to mention, with the power of the onboard AI and Google Gemini, poor photos are nearly a thing of the past. AI can process zoomed images up to 100x, far more than what the 5x telephoto lens can pull in. While I will say that 100x is possible, things work much better at around 10x. Even at 10x I was able to take clear pictures and videos, even during fast action sports like my kid's high school football game. The Pixel 10 Pro's cameras are the best I've used in a phone to date. A quantum leap from my previous phones. Google Photos on the 10 Pro is a tremendous leap in capabilities. If you have a phone from a couple or more years ago, the AI processing and guidance is game changing. With the ability to use on device processing to improve photos, to using the Tensor G5 to guide you on getting the best shot, I was amazed at how much the phone can do to make me a better "photographer". You can use the phone to help you compose shots in real-time, use it to improve existing shots, or even use the AI to add yourself into photos. The amount of guidance you want can be customized, either in real-time or in post processing. It is VERY slick. BATTERY LIFE The Pixel 10 Pro has excellent battery life, at least for me. There is enough processing power in reserve that I am able to use the phone with the battery saver function on constantly. Google claims 30hrs of battery life. I'm getting substantially more than 30hrs with modest usage. Better than either of my last two phones, even when they were new. NEGATIVES The biggest concern relates to the potential Google privacy issue. While I am far too boring to be really concerned about what Google can get from me, I can see peoples' apprehension. Take the Magic Cue software, for instance. It monitors EVERYTHING you do on the phone and offers "suggestions" to improve your life. Texts, Chats, Calendars, Contacts, Calls, Apps. Everything is being looked at for "suggestions". Again, I'm too boring to be concerned, but I could see this as being off-putting. Granted you can turn the feature off, but there is no way to know for sure that it is truly not keeping a watchful eye out. There is no expandable storage option for the Pixels. You are locked in at the amount you purchase. Even with a just a few apps installed, my 128GB model is officially 50% full and that is without many photos or videos. Choose storage wisely. FINAL THOUGHTS The Pixel 10 Pro is a worthy upgrade to Google's flagship phones. This 10 Pro has addressed every single issue I've had with my previous 2 phones and then some. Plenty of processing power on tap, excellent front and rear cameras and access to Google's vast computing and storage resources all at 5G speeds. Everything about the 10 Pro is top-tier. 50MP camera, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 6.0, just to name a few. Made to compete with the best Android and iOS phones on the market, the Pixel 10 Pro offers a lot and gives a lot and if you are not committed to the iOS ecosystem, which I am not, the new Pixels deserve a look.

The Pixel 10 Pro’s excellent camera and beautiful display make it a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable flagship phone. Pros - Camera: The colors and brightness of photos appear natural and balanced in my opinion. Picture details are crisp without looking overly sharpened or processed. - Display: The 6.3” 1280 x 2856 OLED is beautiful and easy on the eyes. While the ‘adaptive’ color setting seems a little saturated, the natural color setting feels good to me. The 120hz refresh rate makes everything feel snappy and smooth. - Microphone and speakers sound very clear especially for calls and voice recordings. - Face and fingerprint unlock work well. - The size of the Pixel 10 Pro is just right in my opinion - as someone with small hands I’m able to reach all corners of the phone one handed. - The recorder app has a feature that allows you to hum a melody and then generate a backing track to it with interchangeable genres (“vibes” as it's called). This could possibly be a useful tool for musicians and songwriters. Cons - Camera’s ‘Pro Res Zoom’ images appear like AI slop sometimes. For instance, when I photographed a car parked in a driveway from a distance, the result looked like an AI prompt image with distorted car outlines and unreadable characters on its license plate. - Speakers can sound tinny especially for media and music - bass lines can’t really be heard. - Camera bump is a little obtrusive when there’s no case on the phone. - Not particularly a con but the amount of AI features feels slightly excessive and overwhelming, although on the flip side it’s there when it’s needed. Overall the Pixel 10 Pro offers a reliable flagship experience with excellent camera quality, a beautiful display, and numerous new AI features.

For this review, I’m going to be referencing a few features from the Pixel 8 Pro in comparison to the Pixel 10 Pro, but this is not meant to be a “should you upgrade” review. That’s a choice you can make for yourself. This review is simply rating the Pixel 10 Pro individually as a device. With that being said, I find the Pixel 10 Pro to be a phenomenal device. Using AI in meaningful and useful ways—rather than just for bells and whistles—really complements the experience of what’s important: the camera, the processor, and anything related to life organization. Let’s go into some details. The very first thing that caught my attention was the size difference compared to the Pixel 8 Pro. The Pixel 10 Pro is roughly an inch smaller. I used to believe “the larger, the better,” but after using the 8 Pro for a while and changing how I use my phone, I’ve started to prefer the smaller form factor. Over the years, I’ve transitioned to using my phone more with one hand rather than two, as if it were a tablet. The Pixel 10 Pro fits perfectly in my hand, and I make fewer errors when texting or navigating apps and content. I find it to be the perfect size for both one-handed operation and slipping into my pocket without worry of it being too large or cumbersome in awkward situations. The concern with dropping in size was whether I’d lose quality in screen functionality. But what they lacked in real estate, they made up for in brightness. The 10 Pro has a beautifully crisp, clear display that’s viewable in any type of light. Everything—from text to movies to anything you throw at it—is easy to view and looks fantastic. The 120Hz smoothness is still here, and the touch display is as responsive as ever. They claim it’s one of the best displays on any smartphone, and I would find it hard to argue with that at the moment. Next, let’s get into what everybody wants to know: the camera. Compared to the 8 Pro, the rear cameras are pretty much identical, but the front camera is significantly upgraded on the 10 Pro. While that’s a plus, it’s really how they’ve implemented AI that pushes the 10 Pro to impressive heights. I’ve always been impressed with Google Photos editing, but now you can actually speak what you want instead of simply circling and hoping to find the right option. The AI enhancement selection produces relevant results instead of oddities. The “Add Me” function solves an issue my family and I consistently have: finding someone else to take the picture. The photos are impeccable, and unless you knew it was superimposed, you wouldn’t be able to tell. Out of the box, you get zoom up to 30x, which uses AI to fill in what a true optical lens would provide. On top of that, you can download the ability to zoom up to 100x. I tried this, and as expected, using my hand alone was just like shooting handheld on a DSLR—wobbly and hard to focus. Once I stabilized the phone and zoomed in on the object, what they managed to accomplish was once again impressive. Is it a perfect replica of true 100x optical zoom? No. But it’s good enough to capture some impressive photos. There are so many other features I could talk about, such as Action Pan photos and improved panorama zoom, but honestly, there’s so much to work with that it can feel overwhelming. I’m still exploring everything. If you’re a content creator, you won’t be disappointed. If you’re just looking for great photos, you definitely won’t be disappointed—especially with Camera Coach, another excellent feature. For someone like me who often messes up framing, it really helps capture the perfect shot. The one negative about the camera is something Google is totally capable of doing but refuses to implement: switching between rear and front cameras while recording. I’m not sure why they keep leaving this out, but I’ll keep leaving feedback in the hopes they add it in a future software update. It’s one advantage Samsung phones have that I truly appreciate. Just note—it’s not here, but it’s definitely possible. Being a physically smaller phone, the battery capacity is lower compared to the Pixel 8 Pro, but in my tests, they last about the same. In fact, the Pixel 10 Pro ends most days with a few percentages higher. For heavy users, it’s nothing groundbreaking, but the fast charging makes up for it. Both wired and wireless charging are significantly faster, and you’re back up and running in minutes. With everyone constantly on the go, being able to charge quickly is imperative, and the Pixel 10 Pro takes advantage of that—including Qi2-enhanced wireless charging. Lastly, I want to mention something new they’ve added called Magic Q. I’m still learning all of its capabilities, but from what I’ve seen, it acts as an enhanced digital assistant. For example, if you have a Southwest flight and call their customer service, Magic Q will automatically pull up the flight details on your screen for easy reference—no more digging through your email. It saves time and reduces stress when you’re in a rush. Magic Q also works in other areas of the phone like your calendar and photos, but I haven’t fully explored those yet. Now, a few “other” points: Speakers: The bottom speaker is still clear and punchy with good bass, but they’ve enhanced the top front speaker to match the bottom. The result is a much louder, clearer experience, especially with spatial audio. For most scenarios, I don’t need external speakers or headphones—even in the shower or a living room with others around. Live wallpapers: Both lock screen and background live wallpapers are a nice touch that adds some flair to the overall experience. Pixel Studio: This is great fun for myself and my kids. You open it, create an image, and seconds later, there it is. For example, I generated an image of my daughter’s favorite character, Bluey, eating a pie—it took only a few seconds and worked perfectly. Gemini AI: The progression of Gemini is noticeable. The conversational tone and content are much better than when it first launched with Google Home. Since the phone includes a year of Gemini Pro, I don’t need another AI assistant for queries and information—I can continue conversations right on my phone. If you’re an AI user, the experience here is absolutely worth it. All right, I could go on and on with everything the Pixel 10 Pro has to offer, but I think that’s enough to validate the rating I gave it. There’s so much more under the surface to discover, and it really feels like Google put everything they had into this phone. I was tempted to go back to Samsung because I missed the S Pen and features like switchable cameras, but the additions Google brought to the Pixel 10 Pro convinced me to stay. It’s a great device, and I can definitely recommend it to anyone looking for: A great camera A powerful AI assistant Enhanced organizational tools to help them get through the day. If that's you, then yes, I would absolutely recommend.

Coming from a Google Pixel 8 Pro, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is quite the upgrade. It is a nice change that Google offers a non-XL version of the Pro series. One of the first things I noticed was that it is an e-SIM only phone. I have T-Mobile wireless service, and changing to e-SIM was very easy. My old Google Pixel 8 Pro detected it right away, and within minutes, my LTE service was up and running on the new phone. The second different thing was when I applied the screen protector, it asked me to scan a QR code to make sure it’s an approved screen protector by Google. Unfortunately, the screen protector that I bought was not, and I do notice that in some areas of the screen, it was a little harder to scroll. So, it might be worth your while to shop for one that’s approved by Google if you are considering to buy the phone. Best Buy website listed this screen protector that’s one of the approved brands by Google. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/zagg-invisibleshield-glass-elite-screen-protector-for-google-pixel-10-10-pro-clear/J39T3VGQPV While some of the specs remained fairly the same as its predecessor, the front camera definitely is the crown jewel of the upgrade, especially coming from the Google Pixel 8 Pro. There’s a lot of AI built-in into the camera software and other applications, such as Magic Cue, too. I think AI is here to stay, while I remain cautiously optimistic about letting it into my day-to-day activities.

I’m a super Apple fan-boy, but this phone is the first in many years to actually make me think hard about switching. The customization is insane. The built-in Sponge Bob skins and icons are incredible. I don’t even like Sponge Bob, but it’s so cool that I would actually rock-it! I owned it previously and had that “Apple Crack Withdrawal” just about 2 weeks into it, and actually regretted returning it. Especially since I had gotten the pixel watch 4 as well, and it was the best fitness experience ever. Blows the Ultra Watch out of the water. So this time I’m going back permanently, at least until the iPhone fold comes out. I’m going Jade green this time and going all in. Wish me luck!!

If you are AI phobic, this model is for sure not for you. This is an early version so there are a few things that are still coming but I will talk about them. I am using Google Fi as my cell carrier for this. Lets start with calls, I have a business to I have to answer every call. Scammers know that. Between the phone and the carrier, they do very well at seeing what is a possible scam call. I absolutely love the call screener feature. There is supposed to be a melding of precious data on the caller that will show on the screen as the phone rings. This does not work on mine yet I have Gemini with my Google workspace account and the integration is so amazing. There is a Google pixel AI that is separate from Gemini that I am not going to add as a service. The camera is amazing. It is definitely more than I know how to do. You can select an object in a picture and pixel will tell you about it. I didn't try to add mysel to pictures with the photo editor, but you can.my only issues with the camera were the very slow apeture speed and since the camera is such high quality you have to move further away to get an object in the frame. If you can get more memory you should.