Customer Ratings & Reviews

As a longtime Pixel fan, this is my third Google phone. My last phone, the Pixel 7, is still quite capable, but I wanted to find out what Google had in store for its latest model. Executive summary: the build quality is excellent, the screen is gorgeous, but the real news here is the deep integration of AI capabilities in this phone. The new cameras are the best ever for the Pixel line, but you should plan to get on board the AI train. Build: the Pixel 10 features a beautiful metal frame (I got the color called Obsidian, a grey/black) with glass front and back (the Pro model has matte finished glass, while the base model has smooth, shiny glass). The new cameras are bigger and more capable than ever, but Google’s design manages to make them look good on the back of the phone. This one is noticeably heavier than the Pixel 7, but it definitely feels solid in the hand. Transferring from the Pixel 7 couldn’t have been easier. Even with the transition from a physical SIM card to the new eSIM, migrating was flawless. It took a while to update to the latest version of Android, as well as updating my apps, but when it was finished, I had a new phone inside and out. A few things jumped out right away: • The “always on” lock screen is great to be able to see things like the current time and temperature at a glance. • Google added its new Pixel Snap functionality to finally allow Qi2 charging and the ability to use magnetic accessories. This was long overdue and very welcome! • The camera is improved with higher resolution, greater zoom capabilities, and AI-assisted tools to make getting great shots even easier. • The biggest change is the addition of AI capabilities built into a wide range of functions. This is truly a game-changer, but we’ll get into more details about that in a moment. The Pixel 10 uses the same Tensor G5 chip that you’ll find in the Pro versions, which means you don’t have to sacrifice power just to save some money. There are some differences, such as fewer capabilities in the camera, less RAM, and some features available only on the Pro and Pro XL, but you really can’t go wrong with any of the new Pixel cameras. Google’s choices offer rewarding upgrades for those who want them, while providing good value and overall great performance for those who don’t need all the extras. The camera is clearly a focus this time around. Featuring a 48MP camera with a 12MP ultrawide lens and macro focus, you won’t miss a shot. The zoom reach is better than ever, and with features like Camera Coach and Guided Frame, you’ll have fewer missed moments. An especially fun feature is “Add Me”. For those of you who may have experimented with multiple exposures in the same frame with a film camera, this feels a bit like that, only much easier, and with great results! You can use this feature to add a person who missed a group photo, or even multiple images of yourself. Google’s TV ads have been showing how easy it is to use AI assistance to clean up photos, and it’s just as easy as it looks. It’s never been easier to get great shots with minimal effort, and Google has bundled in a whole toolkit of tools to help. There are numerous improvements to apps as well as new features that make using the phone a better experience. Daily Hub is a nice way to get an overview of your day. New writing tools help you express yourself better, and Gemini Deep Research is built right in. Speaking of Gemini, AI is the real star of the show here, so if you’re on the fence about using AI, we’re beginning to see how useful it can be. Magic Cue is like having an assistant who’s right there in your conversations, offering useful information. Google’s ad for this feature says that when someone asks you for an address that’s in your phone, shouldn’t your phone be the first one to provide it? Sounds like a great idea, but it doesn’t seem to be fully baked yet. I tried to give it softball questions by getting my spouse to text questions like “what time is the game this weekend?”, knowing that the game is on my Google calendar and should have been easily accessible. Unfortunately, it didn’t offer any suggestions. The same thing happened when trying to get Magic Cue to work on a call. It has a lot of promise, but I’m not seeing it just yet. Another great new feature is Voice Translate, which allows people on either end of the call to communicate in different languages with real-time translation. After getting the settings right and downloading the language we wanted (Spanish), we tried it. Unfortunately, this didn’t work either, and queries on the internet indicated that perhaps Google hasn’t yet rolled this out for everyone. That’s disappointing, but hopefully the wait won’t be too long. The screen is gorgeous, and the 120 Hz refresh rate is a nice addition, although I don’t play many games on my phone at this time. Madden NFL Mobile looks great and performs smoothly, so I was very satisfied with its performance. The colors look great, and the Gorilla Glass is actually pretty great at resisting smudges. It’s clear that Google is trying to create AI-enhanced features that are actually useful. They largely succeeded, although the features that don’t seem to be ready yet are a bit annoying. There are some things such as live wallpaper that are quirky and cute the first time you see them, but not really worth keeping. I’m actually a fan of using AI to make common tasks better, so I’m solidly behind the direction Google is taking. Once everything is working as it should be, the Pixel 10 will be the latest winner in a long line of winners. I’m taking off a star for the opening day missteps, but even without those things, this is a great phone.

Coming from a Pixel 7a (that is just over 2 years old) there are a lot of updates/upgrades to understand. The camera and Gemini AI - with all their hardware/software options can be somewhat mind numbing. Setting up the phone was straightforward. Open box, charge phone, turn on and follow instructions to migrate your old phones settings, etc. to this phone – using provided USB-C cable (no charger provided). Since this was replacing an existing phone line we went to our carrier and they setup the eSim quite quickly (I didn’t realize this is now built into the phone – not removable - according to tech). Signing back into some apps was a tad painful - trying to remember ID’s and passwords since most were setup to use fingerprint on old phone. Fingerprint/Face setup is easy with excellent recognition. The phone is sleek and well-built with metal and glass frame, if a bit slick. I am not a fan of hand gestures, so I put back the 3 row buttons. There is no headphone jack which is the case with most phones now. You can buy a USB-C to headphone jack adapter if wanting wired connection. The phone is sleek with its 6.3-inch Actua gorilla glass victus 2 screen. With 1080 x 2424 OLED resolution, 60-120Hz response, 3000 nits and 60 – 120Hz response - the screen is very nice. Displaying photo and video colors accurately. The small bezel allows for more of actual screen to show. The metal and glass frame seems extremely durable but is a tad slick. Google Gemini AI software options are throughout this phone. It seems this is something that will be added to and enhanced moving forward into AI. The camera is where most of the work has gone into this phone. Rear 48MP + Macro Focus camera Front facing 12MP Ultrawide camera with 120 degrees FOV 10.8MP Telephoto camera with 20x Super Res zoom Then there is the photo software starting with Gemini that will coach you with composition, framing, etc. Auto Best take for group photos. Editing photos has never been easier with voice prompts using Gemini. The list of options goes on and on. Suffice it to say if you can’t get a good picture with this phone – you may be beyond help. There is also a litany of other software options to help with creating content, translating languages, taking messages and calls, etc – such a Pixel Studio. It has a 4970 Mah battery that is supposed to be good for up to 30 hours of use. It has Pixelsnap Magnetic wireless 15W Qi2 charging too. It comes with Android 16 and 7 years of software support. 1-year warranty. The phone is impressive and would say it is worth an upgrade – especially if coming from a couple of generations back as I was. But there is a LOT to go through/learn and I would also compare if Pro might be a better fit. I do recommend it.

Like using my new phone - everything was transferred and easy to use.