Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Pixel 10 Pro XL doesn't look very different from its older brother Pixel 9 Pro XL. The outside look is the same. Same size and same shape. The performance on the other hand is completely different. Especially camera and AI. What is very good about the phone: The camera system: Pixel 10 Pro XL had an amazing set of cameras that features a triple rear camera setup with an upgraded 5 times telephoto lens. It heavily uses AI to deliver stunning sharp photos even at 100 times zoom. Obviously competing with some other brands. Google also added a Camera Coach feature that gives you tips on how to get the perfect shot. AI: I should have started first with this side of the phone. The camera is amazing! The phone is centered around the Google Advanced AI capabilities. The new Tensor G5 might not be very powerful executing some heavy tasks but it runs the AI Gemini very well. Fast and very productive features. Display, which is another important item of a phone: The Pixel 10 Pro XL offers a 6.8 inch OLED screen (LTPO) which is very bright and can be used outdoors in direct sunlight. The refresh rate is variable and ranges from 1Hz to 120Hz by the phone G5. It extends the battery life and provides smooth visuals. OS updates: This Pixel 10 Pro XL is under 7 years Google OS support of security updates. Battery: It lasts long enough. I was able to use it (heavy to moderate usage) the whole day without needing to be re-charged. Qi2 Wireless charging is supported and some kind of MagSafe magnet is also added. Wired charging is fast too. I use a 30W charger that brings the phone up to 80% in no time. Not very good: The Pixel 10 Pro XL is on the heavy side... Performance: As I mentioned earlier, the Tensor G5 chip is not a significant improvement. It lags behind the raw processing power when compared to other brands... Some heavy games might not perform well. Video Quality: The camera's video capturing is still under development. Hopefully some new improvements will follow soon. eSIM only: I was shocked to see that Pixel is using an eSIM only for the Pixel 10 Pro XL released in USA. I am not very happy for it... In general, this phone is excellent for daily use. It provides an exceptional AI, top-tier cameras, bright display and pure Android user's experience. While it is not the top performing phone, the AI-driven tasks and overall user experience makes it a highly capable and intelligent device for most everyday's tasks. I'd recommend it if you are looking for a pure Android experience with powerful AI features and long time support. eSIM only is a something to consider when making the decision.

I don’t game on my phone; what I wanted was a device with all-day (or longer) battery life; solid performance without slowing down; enough storage; and a good camera for photos and video. The Pixel 10 Pro XL—with 16 GB RAM (4 GB reserved for AI) and 256 GB storage fits that bill. The processor is considered to be a gen behind but considering I do not game and had no issues with S22, I am sure this will be fine. I’ve used the first Pixel before (it died in its second year, out of warranty); then moved to Samsung, most recently the S22 Ultra. Over time, I grew to appreciate Samsung’s software features and interface; but the S22’s SoC was inefficient; it ran hot and the battery drained quickly. That experience frames how I see the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Pixel is often described as a “vanilla Android” experience; but I’d say it’s really Google’s vision of Android—not better or worse, just different. Performance has been solid. It feels snappy (not quite as fast as the S25, but good enough); with no slowdowns in browsing or overheating so far. The fingerprint reader works with or without a screen protector; and the display looks great. Once, the back felt a little warm while idle—likely a background task—but it hasn’t happened again. I’m still transitioning, so not all my apps from the S22 are installed yet. Coming from Samsung, I do miss features like edge panels; routines; secure folder; and app drawer folders. Pixel has some alternatives (built-in or third-party apps), but not everything lines up. One real disappointment: the Pixel weather widget doesn’t show multiday forecasts; and from what I’ve seen online, this has been an ongoing issue. It’s baffling that a flagship launches with something so basic broken while pushing AI features. The camera is good overall; though I dislike how post-processing sometimes shifts colors noticeably a few seconds after capture. The RAW option helps; but I’d like a way to tone down the processing. Camera Coach is fun at first, though not game changing. At a Glance only shows me the weather despite having full permissions; which feels underwhelming. Magic Cue is clever; though I’m sure Google is harvesting data behind the scenes; but then again, that’s expected. One big gripe: Google doesn’t allow gesture navigation with the traditional 3-button setup. You can enable 3-button navigation, but without gestures. It feels like Google is forcing its way of using the phone instead of giving users options. Overall, the Pixel 10 Pro XL offers excellent hardware with clean but limited software. Nothing feels broken (except the weather widget); but nothing feels new or exciting either. It just works. I may miss my S-Pen once in a while; but I’ll gladly trade it for better efficiency and longer battery life. Now off to installing Nova Launcher, different weather app,

It felt like a downgrade over my pixel 9xl pro. My smart watch is not compatible with this phone but worked before I upgraded. Am not happy with this phone at all

Pixel is going on the right direction, but it still needs some improvement on the battery specially.

This has nothing to do with the phone and everything to do with Best Buy's sales and support process. To take ownership of the phone, I was required to purchase it three times. One refund was a success after several hours and one is still pending after three weeks. Many promises, but no refund. Best Buy and I have wasted almost 9 hours of each other's time trying to rectify their poor processes. From their mistakes on their online versus store promotions to their overseas support staff. My customer experience was a series of fumbles and mistakes that no one can take ownership of. Their fallback was to thank me for my patience and suggest they understand my frustration. If there are other vendors you are looking at for a product purchase, I would encourage you support them.

So far I have been very happy with this Pixel 10 generation. I have had every Google phone, from the Nexus line to every Pixel generation so far. Some generations are highly praised for performance, battery life, and reliability. Others are known to have issues with overheating, poor battery life, any iffy modems that drop wifi/cell/bluetooth signal often. Thankfully, it seems Google has been heading back in the right direction since the Pixel 9 last year. The new, more premium design and materials have made a big difference in the overall hand feel of the device. The 10 feels very iPhone-like in hand, which is a good thing. It has some weight to it, the back and sides feel very premium, and the design from the back is very "Pixel." I love that Pixel has its own identity with the camera bar, and anyone can instantly tell that it isn't an Apple or Samsung device. It's different, it's clean, and I love it. So far my battery life on this new phone has been impressive. With my normal use throughout my work day, I'm often still with over 50% left when my work day is done. The screen is phenomenal and plenty bright. The flat sides feel great in hand, even with a slim protective case on it. So far I have had no connectivity issues with the current-gen modem. Cell service, wifi, and bluetooth has been rock solid. Connectivity with Android Auto in my car has also been flawless, both wired and wireless. Performance-wise, I feel snappier performance with this new 3nm chip made by TSMC. It just feels more like a flagship phone than some of the previous models. Android 16 so far has been smooth, while look more polished than 15. The 16GB ram is also a welcome upgrade, especially with all of the new on-device AI processing the Pixel 10 does. Overall I highly recommend this generation of Pixel devices.

The Pixel 10 Pro XL is Google's latest flagship phone featuring a 6.8" Super Actua display with a peak brightness of 3300 Nits and a 1-120Hz variable refresh rate, 16GB of memory, and a 5200mAh battery that in real world usage has been easily good for more than one day.   I have the model with 256GB of storage.  I have previously used flagship Samsung phones which were very good, but the Pro XL improves upon them with an arguably better screen, better and more flexible cameras, improved AI usage, and better battery life.  The interface also is simpler and more intuitive to me than the Samsung One UI. The camera system consists of a 50MP main, a 48MP ultrawide, and a 48MP telephoto with 100x Pro Res zoom.   50MP portraits are super clear and vivid.  I was also able while on vacation to capture photos at 30x that were very clear and at 100x that were useful.  It is also the first phone camera with C2PA credentials built-in. If you are looking for a quality phone with a high end camera system and advanced and useful AI features, I highly recommend the Pixel 10 Pro XL. 

In the ever-evolving landscape of phones, it seems there has been on constant. The Pixel lineup has always introduced many firsts of useful features. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is no exception this year. With a big push on AI that's actually useful, and not just gimmicks. There are also so many little refinements, that nearly everyone is sure to find something useful. - Setup Coming from a Pixel 9 Pro XL, my setup experience was very easy. After turning on the phone and signing in, I was prompted to transfer my content from my previous device. As you can imagine, this was about as easy as it gets for me. Coming from other phones will likely be very similar too, as the onboarding experience is handled so well. Google also walks you through enabling some of the shiny new features on the phone towards the end of your setup as well. The "My Pixel" app is also a great way to familiarize yourself with any new features, or to introduce you to your new phone. - Software While known for their excellent cameras, the Pixel lineup is also known for its excellent software tricks. Arguably, the biggest addition is "Magic Cue". This is such an excellent feature, and a use of AI that is easy to see the benefits of. Getting a text from my wife, asking about what our movie showtime is, or a calendar event, then getting that information brought up for me without having to search, feels like the future. The photos app also got a nice upgrade. Specifically the editing part. The AI suggestions to edit photos, or simply asking for certain things to be removed or changed is a very useful tool too. While using the phone app, then getting useful information while on a call is very cool too. While I have been using Gemini for a little while now, and it is extremely useful, these additions within apps are so useful that I can't imagine anyone would want to go back. - Hardware I'll start with the design of the phone itself. Not only does it feel elegant, it looks the part too. The "Moonstone" color is a subtle and nice new option. The phone doesn't feel too heavy, or too light. The screen is excellent, and the ability for it to go from 1 - 100hz is a great feature too. Dropping to the lower refresh rates when it's not necessary to help save battery. The camera bar on the back, to me, is becoming a sort of visual trademark of the Pixel. I think it looks very cool, and it's also unique. Of course, it houses some great hardware of its own too. But, I think that should get its own section. Maybe the biggest hardware addition is "Pixel Snap". While not necessarily a new idea in phones, it's a great addition to the Pixel. It works great for stands, chargers, and more. Using magnets in the back of the phone to make sure things are aligned properly and making it even easier to properly align your charger. - Camera Probably its best known feature, the Pixel cameras have always been known to be excellent. Unsurprisingly, the Pixel 10 Pro XL continues this trend. While I think the 9 Pro XL took great photos, the 10 has surpassed it. One of the most notable features to me is the ability to take 50mp portraits. The quality of these seems to be second to none. The photos look outstanding. If you have used any of the other neat little tricks the camera can do before, you'll be happy to know that it has some new tricks up its sleeve. In addition to best take (helping get the best photo from a burst of photos), add me (combining two photos to add the photo taker to the group picture), there are also some new additions. An interesting mode called "Camera Coach" helps you take the best photo possible. Giving you tips for distance and framing. Pro Res Zoom is very impressive too. Allowing you to take photos from great distances, and still getting nice quality photos. Even more impressive that this is from a phone. Combine these features with the ability to ask the photos app to make edits for you, and you have a powerful workflow that helps you to get the best possible photo. It's easy to recommend the Pixel 10 Pro XL to just about anyone, since I imagine nearly everyone will find useful features and tools in these new phones. Whether you're new to Pixel or this is your first, it's an easy recommend. Pros: Excellent hardware and software, useful AI tools (especially Magic Cue), good battery life, excellent camera Cons: Maybe not the biggest upgrade from the 9 Pro XL to some, but it feels like a more than substantial upgrade to me.

I started with the Google Pixel 10 Pro as someone who normally carries an iPhone Pro and I must say I came away really impressed. Coming from the iPhone, the first thing I noticed was the build quality. The Pixel feels feels premium in the hand, solid without being too heavy. The camera system lived up to the hype as well. Shots are crisp, colors look true, and it handles low light in a way that gives my iPhone a run for its money plus it has some of the best photo editing features I have seen. It can easily remove items from a photo or my favorite, add in a person through a clever overlay. What stood out most to me was the flexibility and personalization. It was refreshing to be able to tweak things to fit exactly how I wanted the phone to look and feel. The Pixel 10 also is infused with Google’s Gemini features. Having those AI tools built right into the device feels like a real step forward for daily productivity and convenience. I use the Gemini promot and voice assistant daily, way more than I ever used Siri. For entertainment, I tested out both games and movies, and the screen is just gorgeous. Vibrant colors, smooth refresh, and excellent clarity made everything from casual games to a full-length movie look amazing. Battery life has been more than capable of handling long stretches of use, which makes it easier to really enjoy those experiences without worrying about the charge. It feels like Google has really dialed in both hardware and software, creating a device that’s powerful, customizable, and a joy to use. Best Buy sent me this device to try out and review. Pros: • Excellent build quality • Fantastic camera performance • Gemini AI features feel useful, not gimmicky • Highly customizable OS • Bright, vibrant display for games and media Cons: • Larger size may not be for everyone • Transitioning from iOS takes a bit of an adjustment

itis not worth the price at all. when people all me I can't hear them well

Slow phone BAD PHONE TRADE IN VALUE NOT APPLIED !!

Pixel 10 Pro XL – Where to start? There are so many things to say about the Pixel that trying to cover all its many attributes is beyond the scope of my impressions and use as an ordinary person using the Pixel 10 Pro XL in regular and ordinary ways. Looking at the Pixel 10 Pro XL the hardware is slick, polished and clearly shows attention to detail in its appearance and operation. My Pixel 10 Pro XL is quality built outwardly and inwardly. Mine is the Obsidian model and I’m a fan of the matte black (not flat black but matte – kind of a smokey charcoal) that includes the metal frame surrounding the outer rim of the Pixel, and the glass panels on the front and back are Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The screen is OLED, 2992x1344 (486 ppi) so the resolution is terrific as the accompanying variable refresh rate 1-120 HZ compliments, and colors appear very natural and clear. With a 3300 nit peak brightness the screen is easily seen in direct sunlight. With the new faster G5 Tensor CPU (also home to the AI chips) and 16GB of RAM all normal functions when moving about the phone, opening/closing apps, scrolling etc., just snap with no lag or slowness. Using the phone as one does in daily use, you only experience smooth operation and quick responses. The only areas that may not be as quick in comparison to current Apple and Samsung flagship phones might be intensive graphics work such as top tier gaming or professional video editing, but this is just an impression I’ve gotten due to some online testing I’ve read about comparing these flagships and the Pixel 10’s indicating the Pixel 10 may be a little slower comparatively in these two specific areas. I don’t run top tier games on my phone, nor do I do full-bore video editing on my phone, so I have no firsthand knowledge of phone behavior in these areas. But playing games on the Pixel Pro 10 XL or using AI assisted photo editing, such as using your voice to edit photos by asking it to do this or that to the photo in question, is quick and simple to do. There are a number of other on-board photo editing tools that perform well such as taking a photo of a friend or friends and adding yourself to the photo – you can’t tell that you weren’t in the photo to start with, and with just a few steps it happens quickly. There are many more photo/video editing tools available on-board of the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Editing 8k video requires help from the cloud but otherwise everything else is onboard the Pixel 10’s when it comes to editing. My comments about the possibility that the Pixel 10’s may be a little slower gaming or doing heavy graphics work doesn’t mean photo/video editing or running top tier games is slow or can’t be done. They are easily done but they simply may not do these specific things quite as quickly when comparing them with the other flagship phones. In contrast to these comments, I’ve seen other testing that shows high tier games running on the Pixel 10's with no dropped frames or slowdowns while playing them. So, some of the technical tests may vary somewhat from real-world situations due to the close integration with the hardware and OS. This is just my opinion but my overall impression considering the high quality of the Pixel and how tightly knit the Android software seems to be with the hardware, thus running so smoothly, reminds me of the Apple approach to their hardware/software being so well synchronized together. I’ve heard rumors that Google is trying to lure iPhone owners away through their new Pixel 10’s, and my impression using this phone is that it’s reminiscent of using an iPhone – not surprising since Google’s OS, their software and the hardware are all made by Google and optimized to work quickly and perform smoothly together. With loud stereo speakers at the base of the phone, the sound/music is robust and very good considering you’re dealing with phone speakers. A review of the Pixel 10 in whatever configuration wouldn’t be complete without mentioning that the PixelSnap hardware (magnets in the back of the phone) allow you to use most of Apple’s MagSafe accessories as well as Pixel’s accessories with them adhering firmly to the phone. You’re talking about various wireless chargers (up to 25 watts wireless charging for the Pixel 10 Pro XL or 45 watts wired charging with an appropriate wired charger), phone stands for your desk or car, wallets able to hold cash, credit cards, ID etc. You can even stick your Pixel to a metal surface if you need to do so. Coupled with a case designed for the Pixel 10’s and PixelSnap, your accessories will stay firmly attached with or without a phone case. The Pixel 10’s use eSims only (the Pixel 10’s are designed for two (2) eSim slots) – no Sim cards in U.S. Pixel 10’s. I’ve seen some flak online about the Pixel 10 line not having Sim cards and causing problems for some. I set my Pixel 10 close by my Samsung Note20 Ultra, my old phone, when setting up my Pixel 10 Pro XL. It carried over the info wirelessly without a hitch. All I had to do was inform my carrier of the IMEI number on my Pixel and in a moment my new phone was activated on their network. For me, at least, the eSims posed no problems. Don’t forget that Sim cards deteriorate and have to be replaced – case in point was my Samsung Note20 used both a Sim card or an eSim. I had a Sim card and my carrier detected that the Sim card was showing signs of deterioration and not functioning properly. I would have had to replace the Sim card had I kept using my Samsung Note20. If you’re coming from a Samsung phone, you will note differences in the “pure” Android OS that runs on the Pixel 10’s. Labeling of categories in Settings is somewhat different as is the arrangement and location of the various sub-settings. All this means there is a learning curve to adapt to the Pixel OS. Oh, and as you may know, Samsungs OS has at least a million settings (…well, that’s somewhat of an exaggeration) but you won’t find the Pixel setting quite as numerous and, in some cases, not as granular either. You will find a complete yet simpler approach to dealing with the Pixel OS compared to Samsung. When you purchase your Google Pixel 10 Pro XL you will receive a 12-month free subscription to Google AI Pro. This means you have vocal access to Gemini through the cloud to talk about anything you want or to get local assistance through something you’re showing through the lens of your camera by asking Gemini about it. So, you have access to the most powerful Gemini AI available at this time in addition to the Gemini AI resident on the Pixel that assists with a plethora of app related things you can do well beyond just AI assisted searches of the Internet for data. This phone is AI driven and is getting better as the Pixel Feature Drops occur along with OS updates and security fixes guaranteed for seven (7) years. My experience taking photos with the Pixel 10 Pro XL is in keeping with the high reputation Pixel has enjoyed with its cameras for years now. Using the 100x telephoto is truly amazing and only possible through the use of AI. Considering photo hardware is limited in any smart phone by the tiny available space for camera hardware, Google’s use of AI with their cameras is unreal – quite an accomplishment over the other flagship phones. Call quality is amazing as well – clear and with little background noise at all so that it’s much like sitting next to someone and just talking naturally in a quiet room. I’m not exaggerating when I say that there is so much more to learn about the accomplishments achieved by Google in their Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 line in general than what I’m able to mention in this review. I will simply say that you won’t be disappointed with the Pixel 10 Pro’s offerings or performance.