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Customers express satisfaction with the Pixel 10 Pro XL 256GB (Unlocked)'s camera quality, battery life, and overall performance. Many appreciate the faster processor and sleek design, as well as improvements to the AI features. Some users have noted that the phone feels heavier than expected. The heat dissipation and operating system have also received positive feedback.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Android phone that does not have to show off

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    Just its name you know that this phone is good. 1. the shape that we are familiar boxy edges makes for good elegant looks 2. Screen realestate is big bright enough under the sun still usable 3. Sound it has better speakers now and it actually sounds louder than previous and on other brands. It has a good earpiece and bottom speaker both are in the right spot and you cannot just accidentally cover them. 4. Battery is a little bit bigger than before so it helps you a bit more in a daily basis you can expect at least 30% at the end of the day of normal use with mobile data and camera. 5. The finger print sensor is on the right place and its fast enough i dont get it when people say its still slow.. 6. Features that you expect when using a pixel phone very good front and back cameras amazing pictures and awesome videos. 7. TENSOR people always says it is still slow.. i know why i bought the pixel i didnt bought it becusse i wanted to play games on it.. i want a dependable with a twist android phone.. 8. Wireless charging now one of the fastest wired and wireless charging phone out there.. with magnets too thats a plus and will always be convenient. 9. Water ressistance one of the best out there.. but i do not submerge any phone underwater anyways.. ill use a dedicated action camera for that one. 10. Its a pixel phone best stock android and best implementation of optimization out there.. it does not force you to sign in for every app it does not randomlly needing an update for each app on two different app store.. (clears throat) iykyk .. and it function as expected.. a great phone indeed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best decision I’ve made!

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    For a long time, I was seriously considering switching to an iPhone, but I am so incredibly glad I gave Pixel a try instead. I’ve become such a fan of these phones that I actually passed my Pixel 8 Pro down to my wife so I could upgrade to the new Pixel 10 Pro XL! The Moonstone color is absolutely stunning in person, it has a sophisticated, premium look that really stands out. I also picked up the official Google Pixelsnap case in Moonstone. It fits the phone perfectly, feels great in the hand, and makes using magnetic accessories so easy. Everything is fast and smooth thanks to the Tensor G5 chip, and the integration with my Pixel Watch 3 is flawless. Whether I’m getting notifications or using the watch for fitness tracking, the two devices work perfectly together. If you’re on the fence about leaving Apple, don't be, this phone is a game-changer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pixel 10 Pro XL is game changer!!

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    Very smooth, camera upgrade is real, and the display is the next level. Love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Overall performance
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This Pro can Do it All!

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    The Google Pixel Pro 10 XL features a beautiful 50 MP camera, with a 48 MP ultra-wide macro focus lens, a snappy Google Tensor G5 processor, incredible battery life, and a 6.8” Actua Display. In short, this is one of the most efficient phones to use this year. Pros: Quick Response Time and Performance Incredible Camera Battery Life Screen Display Cons: AI Features are OK, but not convincing. Limited storage Upon setting up the Pixel Pro 10 XL and loading all of my previous apps/content (including photos/videos), I found the performance to be well above satisfactory. The Pixel Pro 10 XL features a Tensor G5 processor and 16 GB of RAM, providing quick response time while switching between gaming apps, texting through messages, and fiddling around with my emails. In other words, I did not experience any lag between applications, and multitasking (even when split-screening between my email and watching videos on YouTube), I found the phone's performance above and beyond steady. Let’s talk about the incredible, 50 MP rear-facing camera. First, typical features such as “portrait mode” and “panoramic” were typical in the menus when I opened up the camera. What I was not expecting was the quality of the photos. Even in portrait mode, I found that detail and depth are significantly improved in comparison to my previous Android phone. Additionally, I can set up and edit shadows/contrasts as I am about to set up my shot (something unique I have not done or discovered with my previous device); being able to edit and adjust with the Pixel Pro 10 XL on the fly is remarkable. More so, the “Panorama” setting allows you to take stunning photos with HDR+ clarity. I tested this outside, as I am outside a forest preserve. I found that HDR+ clarity/resolution added more depth and detail around the skyline/trees, with vivid color. Lastly, I used the photo editing software built into the Pixel Pro 10 XL. One feature is to ask AI to help you edit the photos. Although interesting and somewhat useful, I found that asking the editor to “remove a shadow near the ground/trees” at the edge of my photo created an odd “blur” effect on the ground (it was not as sharp or clean as I had hoped). However, asking the editor to remove “birds” from the sky was more useful. My guess is that, depending on the subject or what you ask the editor, specifics and photo edits may vary (and vastly, too). More so, the "selfie" 42 MP camera provided a clean, rich image (for a front-facing camera, I was pleasantly surprised by the detail and clarity). The Pixel Pro 10 XL battery life expectancy is 30+ hours, due to the 4870 / 5200 mAh battery. Although I did not get 30+ hours of battery life (I went over a whole day without charging), I can confirm that I was around 8-10% at the 22-ish hour mark, which is marginally better than my previous Android device. However, like any phone, depending on what you are doing (watching videos, texting, multi-tasking, etc.), battery life can fluctuate greatly. I will say this: I plugged one of my 65-watt chargers into the Pixel Pro 10 XL, and it took approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes for a full charge (when I had almost no battery life left); my conclusion is that battery charging performance was exceptional. One aspect that I enjoyed with the Pixel Pro 10 XL was the Actua Display, with the 120Hz possible refresh rate. I tested several videos on the internet/YouTube, watching 4K HDR+ content, and I found personally that colors, detail, and clarity were excellent. I did not experience any judding with (pretty much) every video I was able to use for testing. I was surprised by the performance of the phone, and the phone did not become too hot to the touch, either, while watching more than typical high-definition video (I have experienced overheating phones in the past). Additionally, the screen resolution is 1344 x 2992 pixels (a little over 1080P). But, again, HDR+ enabled videos were smooth, vivid, and provided excellent detail for my liking. Although there were plenty of positives to discuss, I felt that one thing I disliked was the AI use. For instance, the use of AI in photo editing. While I was in the editing software, again, it took a lot of tweaking and me asking the app to remove specifics from the photos (such as birds, or remove the sunlight flare, etc.) Lastly, the AI functions on the phone were the use of Magic Cue (which is only available on Pixel 10 phones, apparently). I used Magic Cue within the Messages app, and my wife asked for photos from last Halloween of our kids. The concept of Magic Cue was that I could tell Magic Cue AI to find my children in their Halloween costumes from 2024. Although some relevant results came back (I was able to attach and find the right ones), I did get some odd results of other non-Halloween-related images. Again, a nice concept, but it fell flat for me. Finally, the storage capacity of the Pixel 10 Pro XL is 256 GB. After transferring over my photos, files, text messages, etc. from my previous phone, I was already at 216 GB (more than half the allowed space on the phone). Since I have set up the Pixel 10 Pro XL camera to record in 4K and take high-resolution photos, the space on the phone will quickly surpass the 256 GB allotment. Unfortunately, I think Google is hoping users will back up their photos to the "Photos" online cloud service (and once the storage limit is met, Google will hopefully entice you to pay for this service). Again, for a phone of this caliber, I wish the Pixel 10 Pro XL offered, at the very minimum, 512 GB or more. Time will tell if and when the storage will exceed the phone's capacity. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL provides everyday users with a masterful 50 MP camera, a beautiful 6.8" Actua display, and a quick processor. Where someone may find the AI features to be less reliable, the storage capacity is one of the few flaws with this otherwise functional phone that seemingly can do it all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New phone day!

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    Love it. Meets expectations and it's always fun to have a new phone. Easy delivery, and so fast!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my Google pixel phone

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    Greatest device ever, beautiful design and amazing graphics

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pixel 10 Pro XL - Could have been so much better!

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    —Pixels owned: Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 6 Pro, and now this Pixel 10 Pro XL— I tested the Pixel 10 Pro XL and its various features mainly over the long Labor Day weekend and it was generally a pretty good experience, but not perfect. There’s some improvements in key areas and a few unfortunate step-backs. Design: First thing you will notice is just how premium and a bit hefty this Pixel is - the materials used are top notch and the phone weighs 232g and that’s before you add a case. The back of the phone is where the design shines the most as there is a nice frosted glass texture and the way the camera modules stick out really makes a statement. Coming to the front the screen-to-body ratio is about 88% so not the slimmest bezels out there, and the hole-punch camera is quite large. This phone also doesn’t include a sim-tray anymore (USA only) so you will have to make do with eSIM. Pixel Snap: Featuring Qi2 charging this is being dubbed “MagSafe for Android” and it's just as good! Every old accessory works and the magnets hold strong. So happy we finally got this on a Pixel/Android device. Connectivity: (tested using Mint Mobile) The cellular connection reliability and speeds were totally on point! I was getting really good speeds and even decent signal strength in some tough areas where I live. This is a huge upgrade if you’re coming from past Pixels that didn’t have the greatest cellular modem - for me it was the Pixel 6 Pro. Same goes for GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc. - everything was great! Display: Featuring a 6.8” LTPO OLED @120Hz with a peak brightness of 3300 nits this thing really shines! It was super sunny most days and I had absolutely no trouble seeing the display outdoors. The auto-brightness was also very good at regulating brightness levels indoors and I really never had to manually adjust it which is rare. All is to say you will have an absolute blast doing anything on this, especially watching movies. Time will tell how strong the actual glass of the display is but it should in theory be a bit more durable as it uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Software: Android 16 (right out the box) + 7 years of promised updates. The Pixel Experience is probably the best way for me to use a phone - there’s just so many useful features baked in and since its stock as Google intended everything is super fast and responsive. I will admit some features are a bit too reliant on AI, but overall it’s good. Storage/RAM: My model came with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM - Storage is plenty and I find that it takes me forever to run out of space if I have this much. 16GB of RAM ensures that pretty much every app stays in memory and it’s very well optimized. Camera: - 3 lenses (50MP regular, 48MP telephoto, and a 48MP ultrawide) (42MP selfie) This ended up being the most disappointing aspect of the device for me considering it’s a Pixel. Don’t get me wrong the camera is still really good, BUT I was expecting a bigger leap. I feel like we reached a point where it’s become way too reliant on AI and processing versus just straight up good photos. My biggest issue is the colors - they tend to either look too cool or way too processed. For example my dog is brown/white/black and the white colors in his fur often end up looking “minty” The new telephoto lens can go from 5x native res to digital 100x and this was honestly the only thing about the camera that was sort of impressive and fun for me. Sadly the whole 100x aspect was ruined when I found out it uses AI to generate an image of what it thinks it took a picture of, so no its not just sharpening and filling in the gaps in that case. I did enjoy photos anywhere from the 5x to 20x range though. On the video side it’s actually quite decent provided you use the boost feature. Speakers: Speakers are plenty loud and clear, but tend to be very quiet on the lower volume range so it just takes time getting used to. Biometrics: The in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is 10/10 - It’s accurate every time and very fast. Sooo much better than Pixels past which often struggled. The face-unlock I honestly just skipped as it doesn’t always work in the dark but it’s there if you prefer it during the daytime. Performance: The new Tensor G5 is well just another Tensor. I’m not one of those people that’s obsessed with benchmarks as long as it performs well during real use, but I will admit that I would have liked to have seen something more powerful. Everything is fast but it’s just not the fastest. The only benefit of the Tensor is that it’s better optimized for on-device actions like AI. Lastly I had no instances of overheating or anything like that so that’s good. Battery life: 5200mAh battery is plenty big and I was getting really solid figures. I never felt like I was about to run out of battery all of a sudden and it easily lasted me all day even with heavy usage. On (mostly Wi-Fi) with light/medium usage I got about 7-9 hours of screen-on-time On (mostly Data) with heavy usage and max brightness I could get 4-5 hours of screen-on-time In conclusion - Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a great phone, but it could have been so much better if Google focused on making it a true flagship versus what I see as a fairly high end phone with endless AI features. Pros: * Beautiful design * Super bright display * Reliable connectivity * Flawless fingerprint scanner * Solid battery life Cons: * Camera too reliant on AI * Questionable performance

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's Not A 10 Out of 10

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    As a long time user of Pixel phones, I can be somewhat biased towards this series of phones compared to one from a South Korean company or the fruity company. The overall build and design of the Pixel is familiar. The same camera bar makes its return. Yet the physical dimension and location of said bar is just different enough that makes it incompatible with the previous Pixel phone. It’s a bit disappointing since there are those who trade in their old phones for a new one. And now there’s a phone case that cannot be used any more. One glaring detail I have noticed with the P10Pro XL is the screen glass. Usually when your thumb or finger glides from the chassis frame to the screen glass, you expect a smooth transitional feel. But not this phone. It feels as though the glass is a “lid” of sorts, giving you that ridge feel when you swipe from the frame onto the glass.(and vice versa). When you have a boxy design with rounded edges, you expect the feel to be smooth. Much of the previous generation’s hardware design carried over but with one major welcoming addition, which I hope will set the tone for other Android phone manufacturers. And that’s true Qi2 wireless charging. To quickly explain, some devices claim Qi2 wireless charging but they do not feature the magnets that help align the charging coils. (According to the Wireless Power Consortium, devices that do not have the magnets are considered “Qi2 compatible.”) Many people refer to the magnetic Qi2 charging as “MagSafe.” With the Pixel 10 line, it’s being called Pixelsnap. But the underlying design is the same – they’re Qi2 wireless charging. But it isn’t just Qi2 wireless charging being a major feature to this phone. It’s what it also brings now that it has Qi2 wireless charging - the various MagSafe accessories that the fruity company fans have enjoyed for a long time now. Software setup is easy and straightforward. The OOTB (Out Of The Box) experience is smooth and walks you through the steps of setting up the phone. Even setting it up early prior to having cell network access is a breeze. I have opted to transfer my apps and data from the old phone to the P10Pro XL. And while you can set it up as a new device, it takes a long time to find and re-download all of the apps that you’ve used. Lastly, using the phone and the experience of using Android as envisioned by Google, it’s an experience that hardly compares to the biggest Android phone manufacturer out there. There is no bloat. And you get 7 years of updates (from the date of hardware release) which will keep the phone feeling up to date and fresh. Plus, there are also some Pixel-exclusive software goodies, a lot of which are powered by local AI on the phone. Now to address the big elephant in the room: eSIM. I am not a fan of eSIM-only phones. It’s restrictive and consumes more time than necessary when compared to physical SIM (or pSIM henceforward). Usually, if you’re switching between phones, you can pop the pSIM out and put it into the new phone. Your new phone will be connected to the cell network within minutes. eSIM is a different beast altogether. There’s no quick and straightforward way to transition from an old phone to a new one with eSIM. And while you can switch as you set up a different phone on Android, what steps are necessary to set up the eSIM on a phone that is ready to use? It also raises questions about eSIM and how portable they are. How quickly can you get the existing eSIM put onto a different phone when switching? Or do you need to get the provider to generate a new eSIM to be installed on the other phone? With pSIM, you don’t have to deal with that. It’s just a physical object that you put into the phone and let the phone communicate with it and the cell network. If you are transitioning from a phone with a pSIM to the P10Pro XL, which is eSIM only, then you’ll need to prepare beforehand. Some cell providers can make the migration progress simple and easy. But my experience has been marred by my provider – they charge extra ($2 in my case) to make a new eSIM and their backend was broken/down when I tried to activate it. Eventually it got fixed and I was able to generate that QR code to get the eSIM installed on the phone. Still, I am not a happy camper that Google decided to go eSIM-only for the Pixel 10. Major bogus point here. One of Google and Pixel’s defining features is camera and image quality. Like before, it doesn’t disappoint. While I have heard that there are some image quality issues under certain conditions, I have not yet spent enough time with it to confirm this. What I can confirm is a quirk I found in the camera app, which has an odd behavior when switching between the main camera and telephoto camera. Is it normal? I don’t know. But the transition between the two is definitely quirky. The performance on the phone is what you expect. Google doesn’t aim for the top performance but rather settle down on enough power to ensure the experience is smooth and enjoyable. And while I do not know how well it can perform in games, Genshin Impact appears to run fine with virtually the same settings I used on the previous generation. Unfortunately, the performance score according to Geekbench will tell you differently. At the time of composing this review, the Geekbench score on the Graphics Processing Unit is less than half of the previous generation. That doesn’t bode well for the phone. But at the same time, there are several unknown factors that could contribute to such a low score. Over the course of just over a week with the phone, I find using it to be a joy. The fingerprint reader is a little better than before. But I am finding it tricky to use due to my workplace activities and a screen protector on it. Dry thumb has the possibility of using the reader worse when using a screen protector. The AI features don’t really stand out due to limited time and limited data. What Google envisioned with the phone with its AI features requires data to feed it and that will take more time than what I am allowed to have. In the end, I cannot help but like the Pixel 10 Pro XL. I do have some reservations about it coming from the previous generation. And I do find it a bit disappointing that the new chip hardware inside isn’t as powerful as I was hoping it would. But if your phone is 2 or 3 generations old, perhaps now is a good time for an upgrade for the hardware. Verdict: Buy if you have an older phone The Good: 7 years Android update, Qi2 charging, “MagSafe” accessories now usable The Bad: eSIM only The Ugly: eSIM only

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good so far

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    After spending 5 years on iOS, coming back to the Android platform with this Pixel 10 Pro XL was a refreshing welcome. All the features that were annoying on iPhone (notifications, app management, customization restrictions, etc.) are now a thing of the past. My last Android phone was the Pixel 2 XL, so this is a considerable upgrade. Personally, there are many exciting features on this phone and should be considered for your future purchase. Camera: One of the major selling points of a flagship phone is the camera, and it is no slouch here. The three lenses allowing for ultrawide, photo and telephoto work well for any occasion. However, the caveat is that without adequate lighting, get ready for heavy processing to your image. Especially, the higher zooms (30x and beyond) are basically unusable without processing. On the longer zooms, there is AI generation and sometimes it can give quite amazing results. However, anything with words will become a jumbo mess and unreadable. Overall, if you are coming in with phone camera expectations, then this will excel that. It has been great for capturing snapshots and saving memorable moments that would have been missed otherwise. Phone Usage: Day to day with the pixel has been pretty great. Not a lot of bloatware or battery draining apps running in the background. I did have to enable the battery saver option though, and that seemed to make it almost as efficient as the iPhone was. The camera app was especially tough on the battery, after 7 minutes in the camera app, it was using 28% out of all the apps from a 57 minute timespan. One of the main reasons I left Android was because their battery life heavily degraded after 1-2 years, so hopefully that has been improved. The OS has been responsive, only had one app crash so far from trying to auto copy from a sms. Whether this was the phone or the app’s fault, I am unsure. There have been no other issues since that has happened. AI: It is basically impossible to ignore the AI movement into everything. There are some nice features here, allowing you to use apps like NotebookLM to summarize videos or PDF files. Gemini has a screen share feature where you can use your camera to ask it questions. The camera app also has a photography coach, where it can help you frame the photos you want to take. It can be as intrusive as you make it, but you have the option to ignore this completely which is always welcomed. Cons: There is not a whole lot to dislike. This is Google’s top smartphone and they packed as many features into it as they could. As long as they can stay faithful to the freedom that the Android platform can provide, it is still worthwhile to pick this over iOS. That being said, Google has continued to slowly strip away certain freedoms, including the ability to install apps that did not have their permission. The more anticonsumer practices that are put in place, the less incentive there is to continue using Android as the hardware and software from Apple has always been better. Longevity hasn’t always been the strong suite for Android, but the 7 years of continuous updates is a path in the right direction. Overall, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is worth considering. If you are already on the Android platform, then you know what you are looking for. There are lots of options on the market and you can’t go wrong with the Pixel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's worth every penny!

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    I've had my Pixel 10 Pro XL for a few days now, and I'm blown away by its performance. The camera is one of the best I've ever used, capturing stunning photos with incredible detail and color accuracy. The display is vibrant and responsive, making it perfect for gaming and watching videos. The battery life is impressive, and the fast charging feature is super convenient. The software is intuitive and user-friendly, with timely updates and security patches. Overall, I highly recommend the Pixel 10 Pro XL to anyone looking for a top-notch smartphone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best of 25

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    This phone is excellent the best google has done so far! The phone is giving me such nice Nexus flash backs how everything worked together as one. offers the best combination of display, cameras, battery life and software on any phone in 2025. Even the performance, which looks like a weakness on paper, ends up being a key strength The Pixel 10 Pro's strengths are its advanced, easy-to-use AI features like Magic Cue and natural language image editing, excellent cameras, a great screen, refined hardware, and long-term software support

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pixel Pro XL review

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    This is my review of the Pixel 10 Pro XL. I did not have a choice in color, however Google did send over the Moonstone color which is a silver/grey type of finish. This color choice looks very nice for the Pixel XL. This phone comes absolutely packed with features this year through the work of AI, some good and some not so much. One question I wanted to answer to myself with this phone was just how much the AI changed the phone and if so, was it beneficial? Another question is coming from a 3 year old phone from another Android maker, how does the Pixel hold up in 2025 as a smart phone in the general sense like smoothness and speed? Let’s start with the first change and nothing to do with AI; the Pixel now only comes with E-Sim. This means that if your carrier still uses only physical sims, you can’t use a Pixel 10! My network I used was ok as I was already using an Esim, so I did not have any issues. The process took about 15 minutes and I was up and running, a painless process. On initial boot up there are several different AI apps or programs that will ask if you want to try them out. In settings, you can turn off these if you want to get that bare Android version. I have found that there are passive AI prompts like Magic Cue that seem genuinely helpful. Certain features do need several days to get used to the user, so some are not immediate. Daily Hub is a neat feature that hangs on your phone with weather for example. Throughout the day there will be reports on how the day is going, for example showing the weather is very nice and good to get out and enjoy it. Another app seemingly born from AI is Pixel Studio where you can have AI make all sorts of pictures. The app will offer suggestions as well to get you going in the right direction, like a fluffy bunny having a pastel lollipop. The freeform questions were very hit and miss for me, although I did finally get my football kitty I’ve been looking for. Pixel 10 also shows off Google’s Material 3 Expressive art style. I personally feel it looks great for Android in general. The animations are different and have been touched up all over in areas in the UI. These changes really made the phone feel different for me in just enough ways coming from another Android eco system. Another major focus this year was with the camera. Several apps pop up to help with taking shots, editing, focus, zoom, you name it. Just for the camera, there are: Camera Coach (helps with deciding where to take shot),Pro Res Zoom (which can really work amazing!), Add me, Best take, Panorama, Night shots etc. I want to point out that the Low light boost works amazingly well in my time with it. For example, after taking a picture of my wife, I changed the background to the beach in HI, then changed that to another background that looked decent even after removing the tables and drinks from the original picture. I also wanted to point out the Pro Res Zoom that after zoomin’ to 50 will work its AI magic and depending on what you are taking a picture of, will dramatically improve the finished take. Magnets found their way to the Pixel lineup this year too. I am very much looking forward to finding the perfect charging accessory this way. Google implemented Qi2 charging in the XL model along with 45 watt cord charging with 25 wireless charging. You have to love options, right? I have to say that the AI push was initially off putting. After trying out these features, they can really help with tasks. I can see using the Pro res zoom and getting creative with editing photos (which I never really did before, so there’s that). The low light feature is actually really great in low light, so that could be a game changer for taking photos at night. I added some examples, but I know there are much better ones too, look forward to seeing more from the community. The downside was the Pixel Studio app for example. Most of the requests I asked for did not happen. I hit my limit of requests (?) for AI seemingly very fast and had to wait another month. Weird. To answer my initial question, was the AI addition helpful or not? For the most part, yes! The Tensor 5 chip is very smooth and does exactly what it needs to do. I was surprised that it stood its ground as I threw task after task at it. I hope Google continues to concentrate on AI that can actually assist users in the future.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life, Camera quality, Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Google Pixel: Smart, Simple, and Stunning

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    The Google Pixel is an outstanding phone with a top-tier camera, smooth performance, and a clean Android experience. The display is vibrant, battery life is solid, and features like Night Sight and Call Screening make it stand out. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a smart, reliable smartphone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    worth getting

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    Excellent Phone with amazing camera. Feels heavier than the pixel 8 pro. Battery life is really really good. I can make it the whole day without charging and watch occasional youtube.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Missing the seamless experience

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    The Android OS is too focused on web search. Any quick search highlights the web search results. It's missing the quick search options like iOS Spotlight search. Home screen customizations left too to be desired. The permanent Google search widget at the bottom and the quick glance widget at the top need to have options to be removed. Google wallet app needs more integration in the OS and the Google's services. For example I can't use the cards from the Google wallet app to pay for the Google One subscription. I need to entery card number manually. The phone is great for its camera and the pure Android experience but it lacks the seamless experience for its own native apps.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Processor speed
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pixel 10 Pro XL

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phone works great and very fast. The newer Operating system looks great and I'm enjoying the magsaf feature for the phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pixel 10 Pro XL

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    The Pixel 10 Pro XL is a great phone. The screen is vibrant with excellent color and clariety. The base model with 256 GB storage is a very good deal by Google. The inclusion of Gemini is well integrated into the operation system, and extremely useful. The phone's Tensor 5 processor is fast, and very capable of multiple tasks and applications. The pricing is very competitive, and the hardware is very modern and of highest quality. This is a highly recommended phone and purchase option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best upgrade

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    The best upgrade from a Pixel 7 pro, fast, better battery and camera it's amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Phone

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a polished flagship that blends premium hardware with Google’s strongest software yet. Its 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display is bright, fluid, and easy to read outdoors, while the slim aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass build give it a solid, high-end feel. IP68 protection adds peace of mind. Performance is driven by the Tensor G5 chip, which isn’t the fastest in raw benchmarks but excels at powering Google’s AI features. Real-time translation, Magic Cue for messaging, and new photo editing tools make everyday use genuinely more convenient. Combined with seven years of guaranteed updates, this is a phone designed to stay relevant. The camera system remains one of the best: a 50MP main sensor, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto with 5× optical zoom. Low-light shooting is excellent, and AI-assisted editing makes post-processing effortless. Battery life is dependable, lasting a full day with ease, and wireless charging now supports the faster Qi2 standard. That said, charging speeds—both wired and wireless—are slower than many rivals. Overall, the Pixel 10 Pro isn’t about raw power but about smart, lasting value. For users who prioritize AI features, cameras, and long-term software support, it’s one of 2025’s best choices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mostly fantastic

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    So far this phone is great. The camera is second to none and the OS is easy to navigate. The phone automatically gives you tips on how to use all the AI features, although they are not necessary. The only knock on the phone so far is that it will not charge on my wireless charger in my truck. It will charge for a few seconds, then stop altogether. Hopefully an update will fix the issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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