Customer Ratings & Reviews

As a GenX tech loving guy, I like to stay up to date on all of the major systems and platforms out there, so for the longest time I have maintained Mac/Windows PCs and iPhone/Android phones or tablets. Mine and my wife's main systems have always been Apple, but after my wife used the Pixel 10 Pro XL this weekend, she stated that she wanted it as her main now. I'd fight her for it but I value my life! My previous Android phone was a Pixel 5 and to me it didn't really feel all that much different than the iPhone offerings of day. THIS time though, I was pretty darn impressed with what Google brought to the table. She is now the photographer in the family since I gave up the hobby and she is always taking shots at work, and with her friends, and on trips. The camera module, while ginormous to me, is nothing short of jaw-dropping. The Main, Ultrawide, and Telephoto lenses are crystal sharp and even when playing around at zoomed in levels or in low light, the Pixel 10 Pro XL takes better pictures than my old SLR! Add on top of that some of the new AI tools, especially the Pro Res Zoom, and I was absolutely flabergasted. My wife was able to do a 100x digital zoom, and actually make it something I would still want to post online. It was amazing! I've actually stayed away from a lot of the AI tools out there, because they have been hit or miss (mostly miss), for me. Google and the Pixel are the first team up that actually feels tightly integrated AND gives you what you want. Just for giggles, I took a bunch of photos that I intended to use for some eBay posts and wanted to see if it could make my photo prep a bit easier. Almost across the board, the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Gemini AI tools made it a breeze. There was only one hiccup and that was with me trying to erase a background that was probably a bit too 'complicated' (it was a granite countertop). Instead of the countertop going away, I got a finer grained granite instead. Either way, it was still useful because it DID get rid of some other distracting items and features. Hardware-wise, this thing is incredibly snappy and responsive. It also feels really good in my hand, and I REALLY dig the embedded fingerprint scanner compared to FaceID. I didn't realize how much I miss that (yeah, I know the 5 had it but I've had way better luck with the 10). I also love that Google added what they are calling PixelSnap, which is their version of MagSafe. I have a TON of MagSafe stuff and it is awesome that the Pixel 10 works flawlessly with it all. I'm also really kind of interested to see about picking up a Qi2.2 charger to see if I can get the 25w wireless charging. The 10 Pro XL is supposed to get 45w wired, but the best I was able to get with a 100w cable a super-powered charger was 27.6w. Great, but not the blistering 45w I had hoped for. Don't know if I'm missing a setting or perhaps if that is coming with a future update. Finally, I tried out the Magic Cue system, but I found out that I don't have nearly enough stuff stored in the various Google repositories to make it work the way it should. My wife on the other hand has all of her work stuff organized in Google and I think it is going to make her life MUCH easier (and therefore make my life easier). The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, is an absolute beast both hardware wise and software wise. The AI integration is the best I've seen to date, and is the first to actually MAKE me want to use it. The camera suite and the black magic behind the scenes make this THE photographer's phone. What this thing is able to pull off is nothing short of wizardry. TLDR: The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is THE pinnacle of cell phone hardware and software at this time. It pains me to say that as an Apple guy, but MAN if this thing doesn't rock on all cylinders! I haven't seen my wife this happy about a tech item, in like almost forever. She gets geeked about clothes, this weekend was her showing me all the cool things that she's been able to do and it would seem that my time with it barely scratched the surface.

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

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL delivers stunning AI-powered features, a vibrant OLED display, and exceptional cameras. Performance is smooth with the new Tensor G5 chip, while battery life easily lasts a full day. Though expensive, it’s a top flagship choice for those wanting cutting-edge AI technology in daily use.

Phone is pretty solid. Takes pretty great photos, the AI superzoom can be pretty alright for some things. Battery life is pretty good, not top tier but it's solid. I haven't seemed to overload the Google made processor but I also don't do any real gaming on the phone. Screen size is solid just like previous models. Only real con is the fact that the camera bumps out the back, it's a little annoying. I also didn't really like coming from the 8 pro, that they added a middling device since then that feels like they were just squeezing more money out of me.

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 had traded in my Google Pixel 7 pro for a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. I am super happy with the deal and the new product. Best-Buy gave me more than the estimated trade-in value for my Pixel 7 Pro which added to my happiness and to the trust I have with Best-Buy. Pixel 10 Pro is more AI centric in terms of user guidance and the camera, the touch is very smooth, I haven't noticed any heating issue on he device. It has got a good battery. Camera has greatly enhanced my experience and perfect to capture the memories. I highly recommend this purchase, hurry up till the great trade-in offers last !!

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.

The Pixel 10 Pro XL is everything I need in a phone — fast, clean, and super smooth. The display is big and sharp, perfect for multitasking or media, and the overall feel is premium without being flashy. Battery life holds up all day, and the performance is consistent no matter what I’m doing. The software is smart but not overbearing, and everything just works. It fits right into my setup and handles both personal and work tasks without breaking a sweat. If you want speed, simplicity, and solid build quality, this phone delivers.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Switch from an iPhone 14 pro max. Boy did I miss android. Love this phone. It's snappy, feels good in the hand, pictures are great, battery life is great. I would not listen to benchmark tests as the every day user doesn't use their device anywhere close to that.

Bought this to replace my Fold as it was getting old. This is a great upgrade and far better than the other products on the market. Great battery life and capability. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a phone they can use for work and play

Here’s a creative and humorous version with no emojis and no bold text: ⸻ I didn’t expect to fall in love with a phone, but here we are. The Google Pixel 10 XL Pro has officially become the most intelligent object in my house, which is slightly concerning because I went to medical school and this thing still outperforms me before breakfast. The first thing I noticed is how ridiculously smooth everything feels. Scrolling on this phone is like slicing through warm butter, except the butter has a 144Hz refresh rate and perfect color accuracy. The display is bright enough to make me squint indoors, which probably isn’t great for my future eye health, but it does make Netflix look amazing. The Tensor G5 chip is fast. Not normal fast. I mean the type of fast that makes you reconsider why your laptop sounds like a jet engine while this phone casually handles everything without breaking a sweat. I opened ten apps at once just to see if it would complain. It did not. It judged me quietly and kept going. The camera is where the fun really begins. The Pixel 10 XL Pro takes pictures so sharp that I started questioning if I actually look like that in real life. Night photos look like I hired a private lighting crew. Zoom is so clean it should come with a telescope license. Portrait mode somehow manages to capture every little detail you love while politely ignoring everything you don’t. Battery life is excellent too. I charged it overnight, used it all day, streamed, navigated, took photos, and still ended the night with enough battery left to feel like Google was showing off. The AI features are the secret sauce. The phone screens spam calls so aggressively it should get its own paycheck. Voice typing is so accurate, I’m convinced it understands me better than some people I’ve dated. Circle to Search has become an everyday habit, to the point where I tried circling something on my laptop screen out of instinct. Overall, the Pixel 10 XL Pro feels like Google finally said, “Alright, let’s stop experimenting and just make the perfect phone.” They pretty much did. It’s fast, smart, beautiful, and somehow manages to make even my bad photos look intentional. If you’re on the fence, consider this: this phone has genuinely raised my standards for technology. And possibly my standards for everything else.