Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’m not a tech expert, but I’ve been using Google’s Pixel phones for years. My previous device was the Pixel 7, and now that I’ve switched to the Pixel 10, I’ve noticed several things that I really like. First, the Pixel 10 is a bit smaller than the Pixel 7. At first, that caught me off guard, but I actually ended up liking it — it feels more comfortable in my hand and fits much better in my smaller purses, which is a big plus for me. I also find the phone more user-friendly overall. It feels like Google made some improvements to the interface that make it more intuitive and better at adapting to the user’s preferences. As for performance, I’ve had a great experience so far. I don’t use heavy apps, but for everyday tasks — such as social media, browsing, email, notes, and the camera — it runs smoothly without any issues. The screen quality is excellent, and the battery life has really impressed me. It’s been lasting about a day and a half with regular use. Charging is quick both with a cable and wirelessly. That said, I did notice it gets quite warm when charging wirelessly, which is something to keep in mind. I was also pleasantly surprised by the speaker. One day I couldn’t find my Bluetooth speaker, so I used the phone’s speaker instead — the sound was loud, clear, and didn’t get distorted even at high volume. The face unlock and fingerprint sensor both work very well, even with a screen protector on, which is a nice bonus. When it comes to the camera, I’d say it’s decent — not bad at all, but not amazing either. It gets the job done for casual use, but if you're someone who’s really into mobile photography, you might want to look into other options that are more focused on that. Lastly, I absolutely love the “Frost” color. It’s a beautiful blend of blue, gray, and lavender — elegant and unique without being too flashy. All in all, I’m very happy with the Pixel 10. It’s reliable, smooth, compact, has great battery life, fast charging, and a design I genuinely like. If you’re not super demanding about the camera, I think it’s an excellent choice for everyday use.

Best Buy Pickup: A Breeze I chose in-store pickup for my Pixel 10. It was genuinely fast. I got the "ready" email almost instantly. At the store, the Mobile desk was quick. I showed my ID, and the staff member handed me the phone in under 20 minutes. Zero hassle, zero wait time. Best Buy made this part effortless. Pixel 10 Performance: Pure Intelligence The phone itself is fantastic. The Tensor G5 chip is incredibly snappy for daily use—everything feels instant. The real power is in the AI. Features like one AI feature, e.g., Magic Editor are actually useful and make the phone feel smarter. The camera is brilliant, as expected. My only slight issue is the battery life is average.

I have owned one variant of almost all pixel devices (except for Pixel 1 and Pixel 5) and pixel 10 undoubtedly is the best of all the non-pro variants. I have been using Google phones since Google Nexus days and I simply couldn’t use another phone (not for lack of trying) just due to the simplistic and graceful interface of google. It’s not without a few frustrations (more on that later) but overall, I just couldn’t switch to any other brand. Design --------------------- It’s a huge design shift from Pixel 7 and 8 towards the good and somewhat identical to Pixel 9. The phone feels premium with aluminum frame Gorilla glass back and surprisingly isn’t slippery. This tempts me to use without a case which gives an amazing feel to hold the phone. It’s perfectly sized, doesn’t feel heavy on the pockets but large enough to browse the screen contents. Finally, the pixel 10 comes with a pixelsnap wireless charging. The fingerprint sensor is absolutely fine and worked every time even with a screen protector. I could use the extra Pixel 9 screen protectors I had, but the case is not compatible. No SIM tray -------------------------- One major shift on this year’s pixel device is the absence of the sim tray. Meaning we must convert the sim to an e-sim. Surprisingly, the conversion was a breeze during phone setup and google did it automatically by connecting to my old phone. It supports two active e-sims. No issues with call connectivity. OS and Interface ------------------------------------- Launching with Android 16 OS, the phone comes with significant changes in the look and feel of the notification bar icons. This looks beautiful and more like its biggest competitor. The vertical app launcher (which is the best thing about Pixel devices) has undergone a significant change with translucent background. However, not everyone prefers it and the lack of options to choose or configure is a huge frustration. Google just shouldn’t impose its changes on users; they should let users choose what they want. Display, Memory and Processor ------------------------------------------------------------ With an OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate, the display is stunning and with max brightness of 3000 nits, it can go plenty bright with no issues in bright day light. I would have liked Google to start with a minimum of 256GB of memory, but alas they still are sticking to 128GB. But there is a 256 GB option as well. And the 12 GB RAM provides a strong performance. With Tensor G5 processor, I tried playing real racing 3 game and I had no issues with loading or playing. Although this may not be the fastest or best option for games, it’s decent. Battery ---------------------- The phone easily lasts a day on full charge. In 24 hours, it came from 100% to 37% for moderate usage. Just browsing, playing music in background, few phone calls and few photo edits. However, the phone gets warm or sometimes even hot during charging. I never had this problem in my Pixel 8 or 9, and I am really hoping it will be resolved in future updates. Fingers-crossed. Camera & Photos -------------------------------------- This is undoubtedly the BEST feature of this phone. The Pixel 10 (a non-pro series, now) comes with a 10.8 MP telephoto camera along with the 48 MP wide and 13 MP ultrawide cameras and with Google AI, produces the best-looking photos. Photos are crisp with true colors and even the night photos are really good. The camera coach feature is awesome which helps give tips to take a great photo and I could actually see a difference. The 20x Zoom works like a charm and I have left a photo with 20x zoom for you to see for yourself. The Photos app comes with lot of features and works like magic. The magic eraser, unblur, and moving subjects are awesome. Google AI ----------------------------- This is another standout feature that google provides on its devices. The Magic cue could be really useful. As of now, if someone asks a question like “What time is the Indy race today?” it prompts to open the calendar on the Messages app but doesn’t really pull up the actual time from the calendar. I hope it will upgrade in the future. Circle to search, Live translate, Gemini, and Call Assist are other notable handy features. A huge struggle was to get security authentication prompt to my new Pixel 10. How much ever I try, I couldn’t get my authentications prompt to my new Pixel 10 as default. It still goes to my TAB, which I do not carry everywhere I go. Unless I logoff from all other devices (which is not practical), I can’t get it done – which I think Google should really FIX. Google has FINALLY introduced audio sharing feature in Android 16 where it lets 2 bluetooth audio devices to listen to the same audio. However, the frustrating point is, both have to be a LE supported earbuds. And this needs to be enabled through developer options. I cannot understand why Google would not support it like other market leading android phones in a simple and straight forward manner. This is the most important feature I have been missing on my pixel phones, and now I can’t use it until I buy two LE supported earbuds. The phone may have amazing features, but it’s the small things that matter a lot as we use them day-in and day-out. For example, double tap to lock, app drawer customization, share audio with 2 earbuds, configure a key-stroke macro etc. Having these little things does make a huge difference. Conclusion ---------------------- In my opinion Pixel 10 is definitely a step forward in the right direction for Pixel. Its seamless functions, and cohesive performance make it a great buy in terms of aesthetics, camera and AI. Apart from the minor indulgences, the positives associated with the Pixel 10 indisputably outweigh the shortcomings. Though not a massive upgrade from Pixel 9, it is a strong contender for anyone looking for an upgrade from Pixel 8 or below. For anyone switching from a different brand or eco-system, this would be an excellent choice.

The phone is a perfect size, better for photos,I consider that I made a good purchase

This is a fantastic phone. I've had Motorola, Samsung, Nexus, Pixel, Pixel 4, and the Pixel 6a. The Pixel 10 is an amazing phone. It handles my daily routines intuitively and actually more impressively than I was thinking possible. After a day of watching my routines, processing the data on my google ecosystem, the phone "came to life" with helpful little offerings and became an actual assistant, not just a catchy catchphrase. Photos are crisp and clear, and please don't let social media fool you. They say things like, "Wow, it's been downgraded from ____." In daily REAL person use, the Pixel 10 is MORE THAN ADEQUATE. In fact, it's way more than 99% of the population will ever need. The screen is bright and vibrant. Sound is absolutely improved compared to other phones in it's price range. Charging is quick, and the latest version of Android means you have the best bells and whistles available on the phone. Magic Cue is by far the most interesting tech and the thing I believe will be the most useful as the phone adapts itself to me. Being able to pull from my emails, pics, and texts for relevant info so I don't have to spend 20 minutes flipping through emails is going to be a godsend. My car has Android Auto and it connected perfectly. No dropping the connection or spotty data transfers. For you Apple users thinking about switching, it really is the perfect phone to jump to. The phone feels like a premium product. It uses the same types of high production materials and internals similar to the iphones. Your Magsafe accessories are even now compatible. It's quite an cohesive package. Really my ONLY issue with the phone is a small one. The phone supports RCS technology for messages, allowing iPhone users and Android users to finally lose the annoying green and blue bubbles, dithered images, etc. My Pixel 10 really likes to shut off that ability when I connect to WiFi. It turns it back on after a while, or if I quickly turn off my wifi, turn on RCS, then turn my wifi back on. I'm sure it's just a tech glitch that will one day be ironed out, but otherwise it's been a fabulous phone. Since pictures are worth a thousand words, I've attached some pics to show what the camera is capable of.

From my first smartphone back in 2011 through to my switch to iOS in 2022, I'd been a devout user of Android. Nearly my entire digital footprint existed within Google's ecosystem, for better or for worse, and I'd never really considered switching to iPhone until then. At one point, I used the original Google Pixel - a lovely phone for the time whose design still holds up today, in my opinion. I had the Pixel 4A as well. In fact, that was the most recent Android phone I had before switching to Apple in 2022. I kept my iPhone 13 for 3 years, and wasn't sure if I was going to switch back to Android for a while, but I decided to check out what's changed since I've been gone, with the Pixel 10. With that being said, my feelings on Android's transformation over the years are mixed, and that culminates in me having pretty mixed feelings about the phone, as a result. But I'll get to that. Hardware: As far as the hardware itself goes, it's about as good as you'd expect for the price. Gorgeous OLED screen, vibrant and colorful back glass panel (in my case, as I got the Indigo color), aluminum sides. Loud and clear speakers, both for music and for phone calls, which is nice. No headphone jack, though. I'm certain there's room in the shell and on the motherboard for one, but most manufacturers these days are simply refusing to add it now for whatever reason - probably as incentive to purchase their wireless headphones they're peddling. I digress. The speed and responsiveness of the phone, when interacting with it, is as you'd expect for a new phone. It's fast, it's smooth, it's pretty looking. Nothing of particular noteworthiness, here. The in-screen fingerprint sensor is excellent, and works without issue. The facial recognition is also great. I like having the option for both. As a phone, and a device, it is lovely. Camera: I must confess that I didn't use the camera very much at all. Generally, I'm not much of a photographer. I don't take many pictures, and I'm not super worried about the quality as long as the end result is recognizable and there's not any weird, annoying blurriness going on. On that front, this camera is good. The few pictures I did take were excellent - a very high level of detail is noticeable on the resulting photos. While I'm talking about the camera, I'd like to talk about some of the software related to the camera, and the issues I had. Whether the picture was a test of an item, or a screenshot, editing the picture would cause it not to be shareable. For example, if I took a picture, but it ended up rotated the wrong way, I could orient it correctly, only to find that the adjusted version isn't available to post or send anywhere. It would show up on the Photos app, but would throw an error message about it being unavailable when I tried to post it anywhere or send it to someone. I don't know why this happened, and I'm sure it's something that will be fixed in the future, but as of writing this, it's a pretty frustrating issue. That aside, the camera is lovely, even if the bump is absurd. General Software: Android has come a long way from the days of Gingerbread and KitKat. A common argument against using it instead of iOS was, for a long time, that it was unpolished, unoptimized, unrefined, but that argument hasn't been true for some time... mostly. Most things just kind of work. It's great. I don't notice any performance difference between the same apps on the differing platforms. With RCS messaging, things like read receipts and text effects are now possible, too, even when two people messaging aren't on the same platform. The UI is sleek and intuitive, the gestures mostly make sense, even after 3 years on a different OS. The issues are small, but they are present, and quite frustrating sometimes. Not all of it is the fault of the OS, but a lot of it is. Frankly, my main gripe is with swiping gestures. If I'm on a poorly optimized webpage and have to scroll left or right, it's too easy for the phone to recognize it as a back swipe and act like a back button, rather than letting me scroll where I want to. If I need to copy some text, and it starts on the edge of the screen, I will accidentally go back a page instead of selecting the text - I have to select text in the middle of the screen and adjust what's highlighted from there, rather than selecting what I want directly. If I'm on Reddit and am scrolling through pictures on a post, about 20% of the time, I accidentally go back, rather than going through the photos. Another 30% of the time, it swipes me to the next post, rather than the next picture on the current one. It is so difficult to find that sweet spot of where to swipe, and while it's something I may simply need to get used to, this wasn't an issue on my last Android, and it wasn't an issue on my previous iPhone, either. It could be on Reddit, rather than Android, but the swiping issues are persistent everywhere on the phone. The opposite direction swipe doesn't bring you forward, either. It's a back button in the opposite direction. My reliance on that may be a carryover from iOS, so that's probably on me, but it's still something I found noteworthy. Permissions, Surveillance, Personal Data: As a subcategory of the software, I need to talk about this. While Google will ask you for permissions for certain features, it's pretty creepy how much is necessary. Location, microphone, camera, your browsing history, always tracked all the time by one app or another. Of course, this is the case for most smart devices these days, and while there's little escape from the constant surveillance and data collection by giga corporations who know more about me than I do, I have a limit to what I'm happy with. For instance: On iPhones, you can use Shazam to figure out what song is playing. You have to go out of your way to use it though, and it only listens for as long as the app needs. A little indicator appears on the notification bar, to let you know the mic is listening. While setting this phone up, it gave me the option to use a similar feature - to be able to detect what song is playing by having the phone listen. When I got through with setup, I couldn't figure out how to activate it, so I didn't worry about it until today. I was at the post office, waiting in line, and I pulled out my phone to check an email. I pulled down the notification bar to find the name of the song that was playing on the radio, despite never having done anything to activate that. Indeed, it was simply listening constantly - it even changed when the song changed. There was no indication that this was happening, and now I feel very uncomfortable knowing it's been listening to my every conversation and interaction for the past few days. It's intrusive, and I'm a little nervous that I'm always being watched and listened to. While I know that's ridiculous, given that my iPhone probably did the same thing to an extent, it at least felt like I had more control. I don't feel like I have control over this phone, and that makes me uncomfortable. AI Features: Let it be known that I utterly despise AI, and am always going to advocate against its use until it is more thoroughly regulated, and even then, I will advocate against its use. There's plenty of research and studies to show its effect on our attention spans, our literacy, our critical thinking skills. It's the new frontier in systematically melting our minds, and I implore you to consider avoiding it at all costs. I haven't even mentioned the blatant, massive scale of plagiarism used to power it in the first place, but this isn't the place for a discussion on my vehement passion against AI. I have absolutely avoided using the AI features. All I can comment on is their pervasiveness in the software. It's absurd. Every single thing is riddled with prompts for trying AI features. Writing a text? Use AI! Taking a picture? Enhance it with AI! Need to do literally anything on your phone? Ask the built in AI to do it! Make AI music, have AI boil down a two sentence text for you, have it write an AI response. You can opt out, thankfully, but it's still frustrating to have it shoved down my throat when I have no desire to use it, and never, ever will. Summary: This is a good phone with nice features that most people will like and make good use out of. As of writing, there's 7 years of guaranteed software support, some of the best cameras and camera software on the phone market, and the kind of polish you'd expect from modern Google. I have a few qualms with the gestures, I have complaints about the level of AI integration into everything, and I have serious concerns with the surveillance, but I imagine that these won't even be a blip on the radar for most users. If you're looking into getting a new Android, you can't get much better than the Pixel 10.

I'd have to call myself a smartphone brand agnostic. My first "smartphone" was the Motorola T720 in 2002. Since then I've had the Droid, many iPhones and Samsung phones.  For quite a while I thought Apple's iOS had an advantage. But since the release of Android 10 or 11 I think there are less and less advantages.  For me the most important features of a smartphone is its WiFi speed, the quality of its camera, the quality of its display and its battery life.  Next on my list is size.  I've tried several "Max" phones (~6.5" screen) and I keep returning to the smaller ~6" screen.  I usually keep my phone in my front pocket and a 6" phone just fits better, and with modern high def screens (OLED) that are bright enough the size is fine. The Pixel 10 is designed to compete with the iPhone. I've been using another Android phone in parallel with my iPhone 15 pro for about a year now.  Its camera is sharper than the iPhones, and for Astrophotography it is much more friendly/easier to use than the iPhone 15 (16 is the same).  I use my phone to help me quickly find the milky way (via long exposures) at night.  I also use it with Sky Safari to locate stars (with a MagSafe tripod stand). So finding that the new Pixel 10 supports PixelSnap (the MagSafe equivalent) I was quite interested.  I convinced my brother-in-law to change from his iPhone to a Pixel 9 Pro, and he's been so happy with the quality of its camera and its smart features.  Something Apple has been very slow to adopt.  Apple seems to still be stuck in the 'PHD' phone mode (Push Here Dummy) and the phone does everything for you.  If you're more of a professional, getting to the professional features/settings (ISO, fStop, shutter speed) is well hidden or absent.  The last couple of Android iterations have improved this greatly.  They finally added a clean-up function but no ability to merge/select photo elements.  I believe Android has taken the (professional) photo advantage. Android phones have had +48 megapixels capture chips for a generation or two.  Android phones have been a generation ahead with "folded" telephoto lenses, and smartly combining digital zoom and telephoto capabilities. And offering HDR+ that user selectable/changeable is so much more user friendly. The Pixel 10 supports WiFi 6E (the Pixel 10 Pro supports WiFi 7) and Bluetooth 6.0; my home router supports WiFi 6E.  It also supports NFC and both 5G (Sub 6 GHz) bands, Dual band GPS for greater accuracy and USB 3.2 for wired charging and data transfer. All models also support Google Casting of Audio/Video to supported devices (I use this frequently for Audio, as it's higher quality than BT).  The phone's CPU has the new Tensor G5 chip, which promises a 34% faster CPU and a 60% faster TPU for better AI performance.  The processor is paired with 12GB of RAM, and you can choose either the 128GB or 256GB version.  The display is brighter with a 6.3-inch Actua panel with 3,000 nits brightness, and you can choose a refresh-rate of 60 or 120Hz (120Hz uses slightly more battery power).   Google promises over 24 hours of battery life, and a 55% charge in 30 minutes if you plug the Pixel 10 into a 45W USB-C charger. It’s also Qi2 certified, which provides support for 20W wireless charging.  I verified fast charging, getting the charge down to 5% and with a 75W USB-C charger, I was back to 60% in 30 minutes. I left the phone unattended for 24 hours and the battery dropped close to 40% (5G and WiFi in use, no other interactions). I was able to get well over a full day of 'normal' use from my Pixel 10.  The Pixel 10 also supports Qi2's fast wireless charging support. Google also promises you receive seven years of OS, security, and Pixel updates.  The phone comes in 4 colors, I have the classic Indigo, which I love.  The camera bump is similar to my iPhone, but with all cameras oriented horizontally across the back, I think it looks/feels a lot better. The Pixel is taller and narrower than the iPhone, and weights 0.5oz more (203g vs 188g). The Pixel can be unlocked via an on screen fingerprint reader, facial recognitions or via a pin#.  I like having the finger print options (missing from iPhones).  It also has PixelSnap (Google’s version of MagSafe); a set of magnets under the rear of the Pixel 10 that allows various accessories to be attached to the back of the phone.  PixelSnap is compatible with MagSafe accessories. The Pixel 10 has a three-lens rear camera system. The 48MP main/macro camera, the 12MP ultrawide camera and the 10.8MP telephoto that now has a 5x optical zoom (20x super res digital zoom). Which is most excellent. Images with the 5x zoom are much crisper. However I noticed that in night photos bright objects are blown out and detail from within shadowy areas tend to lack as much detail (enabling Ultra HDR improved this (but not videos). The same goes for night time videos, the darker areas lack "hi-def" clarity, yes some of this is subjective, and I don't have a Google 10 pro to compare it to, but from the video's I seen from my Brother-in-law (Pixel 9 Pro) the darker videos I took have softer edges, and bright lights have are over exposed. As I zoom in on some of my Pixel 10 photos (Jpg) I've noticed some AI artifacts, where groups of pixels seem smudged, they look fine until you zoom way in. When I look at the same 'raw' images they are just fine, so it must have to do with "Jpeg" output optimization (my iPhone does something very similar). The palm timer is new to me; if you attempt to take a picture using the timer function, if you show the palm of your hand to the 'camera' it will wait about 3 seconds after you stop showing your palm. This worked perfectly in daylight, but was more hit and miss in darker situations. Its AI performance is outstanding. Google Gemini is still the best digital assistant you can get, and its capabilities are deeply embedded in the Pixel 10.  There are so many AI features in the Pixel 10. I’m not typically a big AI user but several of the new features wow'd me. Camera Coach (preview) offers you real-time suggestions for improving photos, suggesting edits to improve your Photos (and you can just respond with your voice never touching the screen, it truly feels like magic.  Auto best take, will take multiple photos and pick the best facial expressions from those taken (no more close eyes, and it tries to avoid reflections on lenses).  When it detects red-eye it will suggest red-eye removal. I can see many further enhancements being added. The Add Me function allows you to have one person take a picture of one or more people, then hand the camera to another person who can add you to the initial picture (where you have left room). Then the AI addme function then stitches you into the new photo.  Auto editing of existing photos (or new) can also be done with verbal commands, starting with "Help me edit", you view suggested prompts and use your own verbal suggestions.  It will show you the results (faster than I expected) and ask if you want to keep the change.  Repeat until finished.  The panorama mode is the best I've found on any camera/phone, just follow the level indicator, the dots and the direction arrow.  When finished, the Pixel adds HDR+ processing, and low light compensation to further improve the picture. Images of up to 100MP can be taken.   Magic Cue is designed to proactively guide you through various apps by looking at your: Gmails, Calendar, Messages, screenshots and contacts to assist you in responding in various apps based on what you're doing at the time.  I've only scratched the surface in discovering its capabilities, but it does far more than "fill in the blank", with its suggestions.  You will know its a Magic Cue suggestion when you see a rainbow outline (I told my wife this was the Unicorn effect). There is also a real-time voice translation feature for phone calls (I wish I had this when I was living in Japan).  You can decline a call and have a transcript of the message taken.  The Pixel Journal can help you document how you spent your time and what you were thinking, this can be integrated with your calendar and screenshots.  Speaking of screenshots, you can take screenshots of articles in chrome, text messages or anything you want to remember and the Pixel screenshot app will help you organize the screenshots/pictures you've taken, and provide you a means to search for them in the future.  These screenshots can be used in Google Studio, with Google's latest AI based Imagegen 4. Lots of new editing tools to help capture and save ideas. Which brings us to any text entry field that can be inspected or offer writing suggestions when you tap the Writing Tools Icon, where you can easily use voice dictation to add text (vs typing).  None of this actually gets into Google AI Pro, which is a paid subscription service which I've not begun to explore. I did some testing of the USB-C port with various (fast) USB Drives, none performed as well as they did on a PC (USB 3.2 Gen 2) or on a iPhone 15 pro. I copy files from my Phone to a PC/External drive on a regular basis. ThumbDrive (SanDisk 512GB Ultra Dual Drive) - Rated at 150Mb/s Pixel 10: Write-30MB/s Read-96MB/s, iPhone 15: Write-66MB/s Read-120MB/s, PC: Write-120MB/s Read-144MB/s External USB-C SSD (Orico 512GB A20PLUS) - Rated 1000MB/s (USB 3.1) 2000MB/s (USB 3.2 G2) Pixel 10: Write-422MB/s Read-428MB/s, iPhone 15: Write-629MB/s Read-802MB/s, PC: Write-1244MB/s Read-1606MB/s External USB-C SSD (SSK 4TB SD501) - Rated 1000MB/s (USB 3.2 G1) 2000MB/s (USB 3.2 G2) Pixel 10: Write-401MB/s Read-423MB/s, iPhone 15: Write-555MB/s Read-630MB/s, PC: Write-1333MB/s Read-1540MB/s Overall the AI capabilities are pretty useful, they seem to offer what was to be in iOS a year ago (but really have not delivered). I'm a little disappointed that the camera quality seems to be a step backward (to push the pro version; the pro with 256Gb of memory also offers better USB performance).

Google makes a great case with this phone. It nails most of what you want from a phone at this ‘entry-level flagship’ price point. Our household has a mix of Android and iOS devices across tablets and phones, and the experience of using either camp has really started to converge in last few years. In the Pixel 10, Google proves that they can deliver both great hardware and thoughtful software, and round it out with a commitment to 7 years of software updates. In the past I would have sworn by iPhone, but my time with this Pixel has been a real joy so far. __ Flagship Hardware __ 9/10 While not very different in design from the Pixel 9, that vastly improved design continues to this model, with some subtle and appreciated tweaks and additions. The two primary additions are Qi 2 support with magnets and the inclusion of a zoom lens to the camera array. These may look like small inclusions but they make daily use notably more well-rounded. How important are magnets? - Well, ask any iPhone user and you’ll find that they’ve enjoyed how helpful it is for aligning to charging stands and pucks, for use in horizontal docking layouts, stands, pop-socket-like holding aids, and car mounts. Misalignments with wireless charging of the past are just not an issue thanks to them. MagSafe accessories work with Qi 2’s implementation, as well, so a whole world of compatible accessories are already out there. For the first time, the base Pixel also gains the full gamut of cameras you might want. Optical zooms are just better than digital, when available, and the 5x telephoto paired with a 20x Super Res Zoom (AI enhanced digital zoom) help you capture shots you previously couldn’t at this price point. The rest of the design is pro-level with beautiful glass front and rear panels and metal sides, perfectly crafted together. The rear camera bump looks great in its minimal pill shape. The edges on this assembly are a bit sharp, so it’s likely the most vulnerable to small nicks - so consider a case if that would concern you. The Indigo blue on this model is nice, but not really the bright Cyan as shown in most marketing materials and review shots. As I found for my review, digital cameras seem to alter this appearance. The real color is much closer to a ‘blueberry’ or a grey-blue with periwinkle/purple undertones - it’s less bright. It still looks nice, but I was a bit let down in my hopes for that really fun, punchy blue color. I’ve adjusted my photos to try to capture its true color under different lighting. You’ll hopefully see what I mean. Other great hardware features are face-unlocking + ultrasonic fingerprint sensing (hidden under the screen). I’ve throughly appreciated the ability to unlock in either manner, depending on my needs in the moment. Sometimes your face just isn’t aligned with the phone - like when the phone's placed on a desk, or on a night stand/charger. This is where the fingerprint sensor saves the day, with easy unlocking without picking up the phone. Love it. 
__ Cameras __ 7/10 While the inclusion of the telephoto camera is great, the main 48MP camera is the one you’ll use the most for portraits and closer shots. It’s quite good, but not to be confused with the 50MP of the Pro. Despite their similarity in megapixels, the Pro has a much larger physical sensor, meaning it’s capable of capturing more light than the one on the base Pixel 10. I noticed this in my sample shots, they are nice, but with more noise in the details than our other pro-level phones. These cameras are respectable, but aren’t at the same level. If you’ve never had a top-tier phone or having the best cameras isn’t your thing, you’ll likely enjoy the quality of shots they take. At this price point, they’re respectable, just not the best of the best. But it’s not all in hardware, Google introduced a number of helpful new features that the average person will appreciate. One being the 20x Super Res Zoom feature that uses AI when using higher digital zoom levels to sharpen up the image. 'Auto Best Take' lets the phone take several shots of people and automatically select the best one for you. 'Ask Photos' lets you edit photos just by typing the desired outcome in plain English. - Wish to remove a person or object? Just ask and it’ll do its best job to make the change for you and fill in the background. 'Add Me' lets you take a photo of one person, then swap places with another person, then merge the two seamlessly as if you were both in the original shop. It supports larger groups and pets too. These features are interesting. On one hand they create altered photos that removes some of the authenticity of a shot, but on the other hand, they can do a lot of the heavy lifting of editing you may have needed to ask someone’s help for. They may be the best examples of useful AI camera tools to date. The camera app is simple and I appreciate subtle helpers like the horizontal line indicator that can guide you to a level shot. Unlike iPhone, it also doesn’t auto-switch between cameras in a jarring way by default - perfect! __ Material 3 Expressive & OS Experience __ 9/10 With this phone I hoped to enjoy a new level of minimal feel thanks to the nice updates Google has made to Android. The ability to tint most icons to help them fall away a bit more is great for someone like me. I also intentionally increased the size of every icon in order to reduce how much I had on screen at any time… and make my smart phone a little less overwhelming and in my face with a grid of apps. I love what I achieved. Every app placement feels more intentional and the flat style of some of primary google apps especially, makes them feel more refined and professional (by not having to see those primary colors on every icon). I can’t currently get this kind of feeling on iOS - it’s much more all or nothing when it comes to most of the home screen customizations, and the upcoming changes coming to that OS are less appealing to me. This is much more what I was looking for in my phone’s look and feel, and Google is nailing it! Built into the OS is another nice, new feature - Magic Cue. With permission, your Pixel can proactively show useful information or actions based on the context of chats, calls and system level information. Much of its current usefulness seems to be tied to surfacing links to making new calendar appointments or reminders, or surfacing existing ones. Its goal is to aid in context, or not show anything at all. In most cases, the actions it suggests are things you’d likely be looking to do as part of the task at hand anyway, in in that way, it’s helpful and can save time. __ Summary __ Overall, Google has a great phone in the Pixel 10. Qi 2 with magnets is great and exactly what was needed from this generation and the inclusion of a proper telephoto camera is nice. Material 3 Expressive brings the phone into a new level of minimal design refinement and polish that let me customize my phone in ways I couldn’t in the past. The slew of AI features (that actually feel useful) also add something here. With the Pixel 10, it finally feels like Google found the right balance of features and tech at the right price. I would have appreciated better cameras, but not everyone will be as picky, especially if you’re more enticed by the $799 price point, or can’t fathom spending more. At this price, you’ll get a respectable entry level flag-ship phone that’s well put-together from hardware, through software and support. That's why I'll still give this 5 stars. In a phone form factor, Android just feels right now - the home screen is customizable in a way that I’ve not gotten on iOS... and won’t in the foreseeable future. Good job, Google, I’m truly I’m impressed.

The Google Pixel smartphone line has now been around for a decade and throughout their evolution, like all tech, they continue to get better on all aspects. With their 10th generation of smart phones, specifically this Google Pixel 10, they stayed true to their base by offering a well-rounded device capable of everything you could ask in a high performance, affordable, smart phone experience while also giving users the peace of mind they will get access to all things “Google” including their Gemini AI services and top notch software you would expect to see from a Google phone. Having been a long-time user and admirer of both Google products and their Android software, I was excited, to say the least, to see and feel what changes they made to their latest drop. From the moment you unbox the Pixel 10, the build quality, durability and Google worthy aesthetics is evident. The device exudes a refined elegance with its aluminum frame, glass back highlighted by with Google’s “G” logo and protruding advanced triple rear camera housing, continuing Google’s tradition of combining functionality with style. The edges are subtly curved making it comfortable to hold despite its generous 6.3-inch Actua display with a 60-120Hz variable refresh rate that’s protected by strong Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The ultra-thin bezels provide a nearly edge-to-edge viewing experience, interrupted only by a small, unobtrusive punch-hole cutout for the 10.5MP auto focus front camera. Unknowingly hidden underneath the display is the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor which you can use for unlock, payments, authorizations, etc. Weighing in at only 185 grams, the phone strikes a balance between a lightweight feel and a reassuring heft. Being a user of prior generation Google phones, perhaps one of the best features of their phones is the quality of the camera and the software they have created to enhance image quality. I have made side-by-side comparisons with several other high-end smartphones and, in my opinion, Google Pixel phones have always taken better pictures, especially in low light. The Pixel 10’s advanced triple rear camera has a 48MP Main + Macro Focus camera combined with a 12MP ultrawide with 120-degree field of view and a 10.8MP telephoto + 20x super resolution zoom. It does an amazing job focusing on subjects using its multi-zone laser detect auto-focus (LDAF) for improved performance. Adding Gemini AI and Camera Coach to their already impressive photo software guides users through better framing and composition if you’re a beginner or ready to fine tune your photography skills. Even though the Pixel 10 is the base model of their new line, it still has many of the hardware specifications and software that the higher-end Pro and Pro XL models have including the latest Google Tensor G5 processor which, according to their website, boasts up to 60% more powerful TPU and an average of 34% faster CPU making it more responsive that its 9th generation predecessor. Combining this processor with the base model Pixel 10’s 12GB RAM allows it to easily perform tasks and make the most use of their advanced on-device AI, the Gemini Nano, on any phone running 2.6x faster and 2x more efficiently. It also allows the entire Pixel 10 line to unlock other useful features like Magic Cue, Voice Translate, Call Notes with action and Personal Journal. Combining this latest generation processor with its camera also enhances the all-new Image Signal Processor (ISP) helping you capture the highest-quality video, even in low lighting, with motion deblur and default 10-bit video for 1080P and 4k at 30fps. The 128 GB storage is ample for most users, allowing plenty of space for photos, videos, apps, and offline content. While there’s no microSD card slot, Google’s deep integration with cloud services makes it easy to optimize local storage. Connectivity options for the Pixel 10 include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6 and NFC. The model of the Pixel 10 houses a 4,970mAh battery, which is slightly larger than the Pixel Pro, offering 30+ hour battery life and offers fast wired charging using a 30W charger. It is also compatible with their Pixelsnap magnetic wireless 15W Qi2 charging cables. The other feature I absolutely love about the Google Pixel software is its helpful prompts after startup which are far better than any other Android experience I have used. If you already have an Android phone, it will simply and quickly take you through the steps of transferring all the settings, apps, contacts, etc. you have saved over years of use. After initial set up, the helpful prompts and reminders will also guide you through all the most important and useful stuff, things you may not think of right away such as adding emergency contacts, activating useful tools like crash detection and find my devices, importing and saving accounts, contacts and passwords. I honestly don’t know what I would do without these prompts considering the overwhelming amount of information we allow our tech devices to remember and do relieving the burden of writing things down, which I was always terrible at. Overall, the Google Pixel 10 is a worthy upgrade in comparison to previous generations as they have upgraded every aspect of the phone. In most cases those upgrades are quite substantial due to combining their hardware tech with all the useful AI features. Whether you’re upgrading from an older Pixel or joining the Pixel family for the first time, the Pixel 10 delivers a polished, intelligent, and genuinely enjoyable mobile experience. If you value refined software, reliable updates, and cutting-edge photography, the Pixel 10 deserves to be at the top of your shortlist.

I’ve been using and enjoying a Pixel Tablet for a couple years now, but haven’t had a Pixel phone since the Pixel 3. I loved that phone. The photos from that phone that pop up in the slideshow rotation on the table STILL look outstanding. They had some sort of magic in computational photography on that one. Unfortunately, the USB-C port up and died and that made me a little hesitant to dip back into the waters of Pixel phones for a few years. The 10 proved to be tempting because of two main things: the design and Gemini. I think the design of this phone is superb and the blue (indigo) finish is a chef’s kiss. I love it. Looks a little futuristic with the camera bar and yet distinctly a Pixel at this point in time. Kudos to Google for finally finding a design that stands out in the market of phones that, more or less, all look the same. The weight is great, screen size feels just right, and it’s just a pleasure to hold and look at. The back glass has some nice tacky-ness to the coating that makes it less slippery than others I’ve used. Sure, you might want a case… but it’s tempting to try going without given the looks and comfort in the hand. I’m hopeful they’ve improved things on the reliability front by now, but time will tell. Fortunately, wireless charging has also improved since then and become my go to for charging. Happy to report that I had no issues using a MagSafe charger whatsoever. I know the Pro’s get the improved speed, but as someone who charges overnight anyway that’s not a huge compromise, in my opinion. Gemini is intriguing. Maybe not so much for what it can do right now, but because of how evident it is that Google is committed to trying just about anything and everything they can do with it and putting it through the OS of these Pixel phones. What I have found immediately impressive is the camera coach and “add me” feature in the camera app. These aren’t necessarily Gemini specific, but they’re certainly using some AI to achieve these features. Camera coach is a great tool for aspiring photographers who might need/want a little help with composition. I wish it were slightly quicker in getting you to the next tip, but again I’m looking at all of this as still just the start of where Google is going with this stuff. Add Me is the type of thing that I honestly can’t believe hasn’t existed before now. Maybe it did with less than great results, but now the results are pretty seamless. Example: I took a picture of my daughter sitting on a chair on our deck. I then handed her the phone, sat in a different chair, and pretended to scowl at where she was sitting while she took the solo photo of me. Five seconds later we have a combined photo of the two of us that has no visible artifacts (at least that I can see) that clues you into the fact that this wasn’t an original pic. It’s simple to operate, the instructions are clear, and it’s genuinely useful! That’s the type of AI-assisted feature a lot of us have been waiting for. Of course, there are many, many other bells and whistles present on the Pixel 10, so much so I haven’t even tried some of them like Magic Cue. I’m really interested in the editing feature where you can use natural language in a chat box in the photo editor and just tell Gemini what you want the photo to look like and it’ll do it. Unfortunately, I haven’t quite figured out how to access it yet. The photos I tried did not have a chat box when I went into the editor. Perhaps it’s a feature limited to the Pros? Even if it is, my guess is it will make it to the Pixel 10 in a future software update. Again, this type of AI that’s much more about helping me with my own data and photos appeals to me more than generating images out of thin air. (Which, of course, you can do in the Gemini app.) Other than that, I’m happy to be using this phone and excited to keep trying out stuff. Photos so far are impressive, though maybe lack that rich contrast that was a hallmark of the Pixel 3. I imagine I can still get that look with some tweaks to the settings. Set up with eSim was pretty easy; we’re on Mint and I ran into a little snag with their app getting hung up during installation. But I was able to chat with them online, they sent a QR code, and asked for the IME number in the phone’s settings, and then I was immediately connected via cellular and have had no issues since. And, frankly, I’ll take that any day over having a phone that’s locked to one carrier and having to use physical SIM cards. No thank you! Gripes? Nothing really specific to the phone. I like the look of Android these days and how well it uses color throughout. But I do wish they could somehow force 3rd party app icons to go with the system theming even if they themselves have not updated the app to be able to do so. And the settings app can be a bit chaotic trying to find certain things, even when using search. On the whole though, it’s a clean and modern interface and I find it very pleasing to use.

Google Pixel phones have a particular appeal in that they have a very clean operating system, unlike other brands that use Android for their phones and make adjustments and modifications to it. The Google Pixel 10 and its predecessors have a customized Android OS, as Google designs this operating system itself. This is undoubtedly one of the advantages that makes this smartphone more reliable and stable in everyday use, in addition to having its own Gemini AI. In the box comes the Pixel 10, a charging cable, and some documentation. Currently, most smartphones no longer use physical SIM cards and are switching to eSIMs to save space and improve security, and this one is one of them. The base version of the Pixel 10 comes with 128GB of storage memory, which is enough for many people, but some would prefer double that amount. I hope that the next versions will have 256GB of base memory. The design of this phone is basically the same as its predecessor, but it has an extra telephoto camera and the addition of wireless charging, Pixel Snap, which I personally think is great because there are many accessories that can be used with this new feature. It comes in Indigo color, which is very nice and definitely my favorite one. The 120Hz OLED screen looks pretty good, with incredible contrast and brightness. In terms of sound, it performs satisfactorily. The speakers sound good for music, movies, podcasts, etc. The back of the device is also made of glass, and although fingerprints show up, they are not too noticeable due to the device’s color. One of the most important features is artificial intelligence. It has the Gemini assistant, which can also be used to edit photos, quickly remove objects, and does so quite well. It recognizes objects with the camera, performs live translations, and can help with writing, editing, searching for information, among other tasks. Without a doubt, the integration of AI is a great help and improves the experience. In terms of security, you can set up a PIN, fingerprint, and facial recognition, while it does its job, it doesn't quite work in low-light situations. However, the fingerprint option on the screen is very fast and accurate, which I like. The cameras work wonderfully, with great contrast and color representation. Good results are obtained in different lighting conditions. The cameras are on par with high-end phone cameras, although the front camera is not quite as good. It lacks a little more resolution and adaptation in dark mode, but it performs well nonetheless. The phone supports fast charging as well as wireless charging, but it does not have reversible charging, which is not surprising. This is a fairly complete phone designed by the same company that designs the operating system. It has very useful exclusive features, and despite being the base version, it is not limited in important areas such as the camera, RAM, processing, or wireless charging. Considering the current options and prices on the market, I think it is a good choice for its price and features. It is a phone with a battery that lasts all day and charges relatively quickly. It has a great-looking screen, responsive speakers, cameras that deliver outstanding results, and a smooth and reliable operating system. It's quite an experience, and I can recommend it.

I've lost count of the number of phones I've had at this point, but it's been a while since we've seen the level of advancements we have in recent memory. To start: Packaging is much as you would expect, fairly minimal with just a charging cord and the phone, no power brick as has become the norm. Getting into the box is easy as it just has a couple of cardboard pulltabs that release the sleave around the box rather than tape or shrinkwrap Setup: It's a Google Pixel so it has the vanilla Android experience and that's actually a great thing. Less overhead, fewer overlays, and true support for the OS that the company created. Set up is easy and straightforward, just login and transfer as expected, no need to jump through hoops or install separate apps unless you're coming from a non-android based phone Use: The phone is fast. It's been a few years since I had a new phone but there's a clear performance boost over my previous phone. The UI is snappy, the addition of functionality behind AI responses is clear and while my previous phone has gained these capabilities in recent time, there's an obvious increase in responsiveness from AI type answers from 'Ok Google' and Gemini. The screen itself is gorgeous, colors are vibrant, high resolution, clean. In hand the phone feels solid even though it is light. I dont love the camera bump but most phones have one these days and it's easily balanced with a decent case. In terms of size, for not being a 'Pro' or 'XL' variant, it's still a good size and will not feel small in your hand, nor oversized, with a screen size of 6.3" Speaking of the camera, while this is not the Pro version, you're still talking about a Pixel which is well known to have the best cameras on the market compared to all other vendors, including any AI enhancements that is applied to pictures after they are taken. The Pixel 10 is a clear winner here, images are beautiful and clean, no snow even in low light, the attached image to this review does not do it justice as compression has taken effect from the attachment, but you can clearly see that even in low light there's no issues with the image. Benchmarks show this phone having superb scores with Antutu Bench showing a score of 1414967 (Latest build, Antutu v10 updated). This places it right in the range of the current offerings from all of the major phone vendors. Overall: If you want a vanilla Android experience with all the bells and whistles of the major phone manufacturers and admittedly the best camera on the market, this is definitely the go-to phone. It may not be the top end one but it's going to be more than enough for most users and surpassing even the best offerings of almost all previous generation phones. 7 years of updates on it also buys it a level of longevity that most phones do not have which is huge in this day and worth considering.

Google has released a really great phone with the Pixel 10. I like how they have incorporated the AI pieces into the phone. It is not overwhelming and generally quite useful. The one downside I have, I really wish I had got the Pro version. The most useful aspects I have found and used the most are all around the camera. There are some really neat Ai tricks that can be done. Here is a quick list of what I have used and enjoyed: - The Add Me feature will allow you to take a photo of some of your friends or family, then you can jump into the picture after the initial shot. You need to use a tripod and basically take multiple pictures that are spliced together. The AI will add you in almost seamlessly. It works quite well. - Ask Photos feature allows you to speak to the photo editor for what you want done. Some examples I have used are taking a picture of a room and asking photos to change the wall color, handy for redecoration. Another I have used is fix the lighting, clean up the photo and zoom in on something in the photo. It is scary how well it works. - Auto Best Take feature allows AI take the images it is seeing and create a photo where everyone is looking at the camera with the best look on their faces. No blinking eyes, sister-in-law looking at the ceiling, kids slapping at each other, dogs licking themselves, etc. - Some AI edits I have been impressed with is removing lens flare, fixing lighting, and stuff I usually have to dig through options to find. - Also with the camera there is a 20x digital AI enhanced zoom that is very impressive. With the pro version it goes to 50x. On it's own the camera is great, with the AI add ins, it is a fun toy and tool. A few other interesting things they have is Live Wallpaper where you can have various different effects that can be added to the wallpaper like weather, cinematic effects, etc. There is also a voice translate for while in a call. The basic premise is the call you speak in your native tongue and AI translates to who you are speaking to in your own voice. It works in both directions. The reasons why I wish i went pro is the upgraded camera and you also get a year subscription to Gemini Pro. Just a couple things to think about. What Google has done with AI in this phone is the way AI should be done. While I don't think the current presentations of AI will get it intertwined in daily life, I can't see normal everyday types spending money to have a Pro AI. The way it is presented in this phone is actually useful. I feel AI should be presented as a benefit not an added expense. I am adding a shot of a lizard that was on the porch and what it looked like after asking photos to fix lighting, clean up the picture and zoom in on lizard.

I have had my share of Pixels in the past but I have jumped around to different Android devices over the years. I usually go with whichever device has the best features to support my productivity goals. I was in the market for my next phone when the Pixel 10 launched and the improvements Google made in this generation were exactly what I was looking for. The camera and AI features on the Pixel 10 are a complete game changer. Camera and Camera App I have to start with one of the absolute best features of this phone: the camera and camera app are nothing short of incredible. Everything from the Camera Coach feature to photo editing and Best Take is enriched with AI and works flawlessly. Having a reliable camera is critical for me because I have young children and my phone is how I capture all of our memories. The Pixel 10 is equipped with a triple rear camera system that includes a 48 MP wide camera with macro capability, a 13 MP ultra wide, and a 10.8 MP telephoto. Wireless Charging The Pixel 10 introduces Pixelsnap, a magnet array on the back that allows you to mount the phone to compatible Qi2 chargers and accessories. I have wanted this feature for a long time and you do not realize how useful it can be until you try it. It unlocks a whole new world of accessory and charger options and I absolutely love it. Build Quality and Display The Pixel 10 feels and looks premium. It has an aluminum chassis with a glass back for wireless charging and has a nice weight without feeling too heavy. Personally, I do wish the screen was a little larger. The variable refresh rate OLED display looks stunning with HDR support and a 1080 x 2424 resolution, but the 6.3 inch size feels a bit small by today’s standards. It will take some getting used to, but I think a 6.5 or 6.6 inch display would be the perfect balance. Final Thoughts I absolutely love this phone. Everything from the build quality to Google’s AI suite makes the Pixel 10 an exceptional experience. There is a slight learning curve because there are so many features to explore, but that is part of what makes it exciting. Every day I discover something new and I can tell that even two years from now the Pixel 10 will still feel current thanks to ongoing software updates. With my only real complaint being the screen size, I am confident I will upgrade to the XL version next time.

Before upgrading to the new Pixel 10, I had the Pixel 6 and an older Motorola. The Pixel 6 is about 1/10th of an inch bigger screen wise which I noticed immediately after I compared it to the Pixel 10 which I wasn't too happy about. I'm sure I'll get used to it eventually, and with the Pixel 10 three cameras versus the Pixel 6 two cameras this will give me more to shoot at longer distances. The Pixel 10 also has a bigger battery that can easily last me two and a half days just from texting and phone calls. But if I play a game on it, the battery gets used up pretty good, and the phone gets really warm, compared to my Pixel 6. I'm also very happy that charging the Pixel 10 using my wall wart from my Pixel 6 along with the cable charges .way faster than the Pixel 6. This year the Pixel 10 screen is OLED, and it looks beautiful putting out 2424x1080 pixels. Whether I'm looking at photos I've taken, or video I've shot at 4k. And watching video at 4k that I've shot on my Pixel 10 on my LG 75" OLED looks terrific. While I never had any problems with my Pixel 6, the Pixel 10 chip is now made by a different company and so far it's way better at saving the battery from draining down faster like it did with the Pixel 6 battery that was made by a different company. I don't use face unlock or finger print unlock, so I can't comment on those features. I don't know why, I just prefer to enter my code. I know the Pixel 10 can be charged wireless as I have an alarm clock on my nightstand that the phone just lays on top of. It charges great without the case, but the Pixel 10 is very slippery, hence me buying a case that protects very well and is somewhat thicker than the average case. My Pixel10, with the case on, still charges by wireless, but I have to position it just right on my charger or it won't charge. The case is named Poetic Revolution and I've had a version of it on all my phones. Now for the cameras. I took many photos of different objects and people at great distances. In one case the distance was maybe five miles away. That was an Amphibious Assault ship and an aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego, Calif. It was prefft overcast that day, but you can see the quality of the different zooms at 1x, 5x and 20x. When you're using 20x, it would be a lot easier using a tri pod or using something to hold the phone steady. Using 20x just by hand is pretty hard as just a fraction of an inch can ruin your picture. I took three photos of 1x, 5x, and 20x on most of my pictures so you can see what this camera can do. Even though I gave my review of the Pixel 10 four stars, I highly recommend it if you're in the market for a new phone. There is so many things that this phone can do regarding editing and some other settings, it's overwhelming. I've printed out many of the things I want to use on this phone to make it easier for me. Just go to the Pixel website for that information.

Bottom Line: The Google Pixel 10 is a story of two phones in one body. One is a brilliant, futuristic AI companion that genuinely makes life easier. The other is a 2025 flagship with 2023 performance. This phone is not for spec chasers or mobile gamers. But if you value industry-leading smart features and a fantastic camera over raw power, the Pixel 10’s unique intelligence is hard to resist. Pros: • Best-in-class AI integration that is genuinely useful and woven into the OS. • Excellent, AI-powered photos, though no longer the clear leader against Apple and Samsung. • Very comfortable to hold, with a thoughtful, premium-feeling design. • Fast and reliable biometrics (fingerprint and face unlock). • Qi2 magnetic charging array is a fantastic and welcome addition. Cons: • Tensor G5 chip's performance is a major weakness, lagging far behind competitors. • The display and speakers are underwhelming for a flagship price. • Camera system is good but has fallen behind the competition. • Awkward camera bar placement for some hand sizes. The AI Experience: This is the Magic 10/10: Let's start with the main reason you buy a Pixel in 2025: the Gemini integration. It’s not just a chatbot icon on the home screen; it's baked into the soul of the phone, and it is the best implementation of AI I have ever seen. Photo and video editing features that used to feel like gimmicks are now incredibly fast and produce high-quality results. The OS seems to anticipate what I need, and routing queries through Gemini is quick and accurate. It’s hard to explain in a review just how much this improves the day-to-day experience, but it’s a massive reason why I want to keep this as my primary device. It just feels smarter than any other phone. The Camera: Good, But Not the Best 7:10: The camera on the standard Pixel 10 is great for everyday life. Pictures are sharp, detailed, and have that beautiful, true-to-life color Pixels are famous for. Thanks to the AI, the phone takes multiple shots and stitches them together, producing photos that often look way better than they should. However, the Pixel is no longer in a league of its own. It might win where it matters for a quick, thoughtless shot, but the competition from Apple and Samsung now feels a step ahead in overall quality and versatility. Design and In-Hand Feel 9/10: With its glass front and back and matte aluminum sides, the Pixel 10 feels unique and solid. The slightly squared-off edges are tapered just enough that they don't dig into your hand, making it exceptionally comfortable to hold. I have the Obsidian color, and it’s very attractive, though the glass back is quite slippery. My one real ergonomic complaint is the camera bar. With my large hands, its position forces my pinky to hold up the bottom edge of the phone, which gets uncomfortable over time. However, the addition of a MagSafe-like magnetic system is an absolute game-changer that I love. The Everyday Experience: Display & Sound 8/10: The 6.3-inch "Actua" display is solid. It’s responsive, reading my touches perfectly, and the 60-120Hz variable refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth. The under-display fingerprint reader is quick and accurate even with a screen protector, and the face unlock is a very welcome convenience. However, compared to other flagships in this price range, the display just doesn't feel as premium—it's good, but it doesn't "wow" you. The same can be said for the stereo speakers. The sound quality isn't poor, but it isn't great. It does the job well enough that I don't always have to reach for my earbuds. The Elephant in the Room: Performance 5/10: Here’s the trade-off for all that AI brilliance. The Google Tensor G5 chip, while crushing AI-specific tasks, is a disappointment for general performance. In benchmarks, it falls as much as 65% behind the competition, and you can actually feel it. Shockingly, my three-year-old flagship phone feels snappier in day-to-day tasks like opening apps and navigating menus. It’s not so slow that the phone is unusable, but for this price, Google needs to do better. If you're a heavy gamer or a power user who juggles intensive apps, you will run into bottlenecks and should look elsewhere. Conclusion: A Conflicted Choice 7.8/10: The Pixel 10 is a phone you choose for its brain, not its brawn. The performance gap is real and frustrating. And while the intelligence and user experience are pleasant, I’m left feeling deeply conflicted. I expect more from the display, speakers, and even the camera at this price. Ultimately, I'm not sure the AI magic is enough to make up for the compromises. For the same money, other flagships offer a more complete and powerful package. And in time will likely offer the same AI magic. The Pixel 10 is a tantalizing glimpse of the future, but I'm not sure it's worth the sacrifices you have to make in the present. Back in the day when the Pixel was the "budget" phone this would have blown the doors off. But now with it competing against flagships it doesn't have the same bang.

The AI is the Star, Not the Gimmick. ​Before the Pixel (I have the 8 Pro), every phone felt like a slightly different aluminum slab running the same software. This phone changed that. It truly feels like a personal device, not just a window to the internet. ​My favorite part isn't even the megapixel count, it's the post-processing AI, because that’s what I actually use every day. ​Detail: The Camera That Saves the Day (And the Photo) ​I recently took my dog to the park, and in one perfect action shot, there was a random stranger walking right behind her. Annoying! In the past, I'd delete the photo. On the Pixel, I opened it, circled the person with Magic Eraser, and poof—they were gone, leaving a clean, natural background. That single feature makes me love this phone. The fact that the camera consistently captures the best skin tones and low-light scenes I've ever seen is just the icing on the cake. ​Detail: The Quiet Confidence of Tensor ​What I truly appreciate about the custom Tensor chip is that its intelligence is ambient. It doesn't scream "I'm Smart!"; it just works. For example, I no longer pick up spam calls. Call Screening intercepts them with a calm, robotic voice, and I can see the transcript. It’s like having a personal secretary vetting my calls. This saves me time and frustration daily—it's a small, consistent luxury that defines the whole experience. ​Overall Experience ​If you are tired of phones that only promise speed and give you more clutter, the Pixel's clean, intuitive software is a revelation. The guaranteed, long-term software support from Google is a major confidence booster, too. This phone isn't just powerful; it's practically clairvoyant. ​Highly recommended if you value a world-class camera and AI features that actually improve your quality of life. ​This version is focused on specific, positive experiences (dog park photo, saving time on calls) to make it highly convincing. Let me know if you want any of the other sections (like Display Quality) fleshed out with a personal touch!

Fantastic phone. No bloat. Camera is great. Super fast.

I took my mother in to upgrade her cell phone. We originally wanted the previous model, Pixel 9, but there weren’t any in stock. The associate was super helpful and offered to show us a Pixel 10 in an “open box”, meaning it had been returned but otherwise in new condition. We were able to take the phone out of the box, turn it on and check it out before buying. The cost of the phone was less than we would have paid for the older model. She’s had it a few weeks now and it’s perfect, acts and feels just like a brand new one. The phone itself is great! It feels well made when you hold it, everything opens fast and smoothly. We’ve had zero issues and have been more than pleased with the device.

This is my very first Pixel — and my first Android device after years of using iPhones — and I have zero regrets! I went with the base model Pixel 10 instead of the XL or Pro since I already have an iPhone Pro, and I’m glad I did. The size feels perfect, the color is gorgeous, and it does everything my iPhone does — and sometimes feels even simpler. The setup was smooth, and for someone completely new to Android, it was surprisingly easy and user-friendly. If it weren’t for iMessage (and my family still being on iPhones), I would be switching to Pixel full-time. This phone is a great alternative and the perfect first step if you’re curious about trying Android. If you’re looking to “jump ship” or just want a second device that works flawlessly, the Pixel is the way to go!