Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the darkhorse smartphone trying to make itself standout against the big two. This is my entry into the Google ecosystem of phones, I've been mostly Samsung since the Note 3, with one attempt at Apple in between. I was looking to upgrade from my S23 Ultra, and heard some good things about Pixel, so I decided to try it out. I'll start off with the pros about this phone. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a sleek and gorgeous looking design. I got it in Obsidian (Matte Black) and it looks gorgeous with the polished frame, however I went ahead and bought the matching Pixelsnap case to keep my phone protected. The screen is a 6.8" OLED Super Actua display (1344 x 2992) with a variable refresh rate (1-120hz). The cameras are awesome and something selfie enthusiasts or shutterbugs will love. The Pixel 10 has a 42MP front face, 50MP Main Rear, 48MP Ultrawide, and 48MP Telephoto. All this is pretty high end for a phone, but really what makes the camera stand out is the Camera Coach, which is the Camera working with AI helping you to take better photos with onscreen tips and enhancing the quality of images, even if you're not the best at taking photos the Pixel will make it easy for you. I was taking so many photos of my cat just to see how good they would come. Under the hood the Pixel has 256GB of storage, 16GB of RAM, and Google's Tensor G5 processor. All this makes it quick and highly responsive when using the phone, whether its browsing the web, playing games, using apps, or watching videos. Pixel/Google UI simplifies and seeks to save time by streamlining most of what you do by linking it to your Google account so that sign-ins are faster, connecting devices is simpler, accessing files or sites or just doing work on your phone is quick and easy. This is all topped off by powering the Pixel assistant with Google's GeminiAI Pro for free for a year. The battery has about 30+hrs of life and is very good about conserving it. Now for the cons. There wasnt much I could really find bad with the phone, but nothing is perfect. While I liked the idea of simplifiying everything by linking things to my Google account, it did this too proactively. I found that if an older login information is saved, and you changed it, but didnt save the change to your account, then when you open sites or apps it autofills that older information as soon as you tap the login boxes, but when you try to delete the text to input the right information, the autofill just keeps refilling the login box with the autofill info. This also happened with connecting some bluetooth devices, when I tried pairing a device it prompts to link it to your Google account while or before you've even had a chance to complete the device's specific app setup, which when you do can make the app not recognize the device but the device will show up to the phone's bluetooth list. This happened for my Bose earbuds, Sennheiser headset, and Sony ULT tower speaker. The swipe controls and touch response needs some work. Far too many times I tried swiping right to go back a page or collapse the keyboard and it either wouldn't do it or would need a bunch of attempts to respond, I would swipe up to try and see my open tabs/apps and it would think I was pulling up my Search Bar or AI assiatant. When I would type up messages on Snapchat or Messenger the phone would repsond as if it was glitching out and kept opening up the camera and clloapsing the keyboard to send what I'm typing as an image. All of this was incredibly annoying and would for a while take me out of my experience using the phone. While it maybe a different ecosystem of tech it isn't a closed off one, the Pixel can connect and work with other brand wearables and devices. I was worried about this because I have my S23 Ultra paired to my Galaxy Watch6 and GalaxyBook4, but my worries were for nothing because it all connects great. Overall, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is a good phone for experienced android users or anyone wanting to break away from one of the big 2.

Went from apple to pixel and I don't think I'd ever go back. I love everything about this phone. My battery lasts all day and night, the AI is awesome and fun to use, the pictures are stunning, the size is great, the play store isn't as restrictive as apple, idk I just have more fun on this phone than I did on apple . 10/10 . Only thing I wish I could have gotten was better colors. I'm jealous that apple got those nice AF orange phones XD

—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

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a beautiful phone, and I’m loving it. It looks and feels great to hold, even with its large screen. Since this is my first phone review, and I'm not super technical when it comes to them, I'll keep it simple and just share my thoughts. Right out of the box, you can tell the Pixel 10 Pro XL is a flagship device. The build quality, materials, and screen all feel premium, and it’s comfortable to hold despite its size and weight. The camera bar is a nice touch, as it lets the phone lie flat without rocking. Android has come a long way, and with Google’s promise of seven years of OS updates, you'll have the latest software for a long time. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is incredibly fast, and its 120Hz screen makes scrolling buttery smooth. The display is vibrant and has great contrast as well. You’re going to love the display on this phone, I promise. The speakers are also impressive for a phone, but since most people use headphones, this might not be a major selling point for everyone. The camera is simply amazing. The superzoom goes all the way up to 100x. While it’s not perfect at max zoom, it still takes awesome photos. Google’s AI, powered by Gemini, adds cool features like combining people into a single photo. I tried adding myself to a family picture, and it worked surprisingly well. Motion shots looked good, and the video quality was picture-perfect. Gemini Live is another fun feature, especially when you're on video calls. It identified my dogs, various products, and even the pattern on a roll of toilet paper in seconds. You get a year of Google Gemini Pro, but if you're already a Google One subscriber, you might not be able to redeem it. There's also Magic Cue, which pulls up relevant information from emails or texts during a call. When I called my pest control company, it showed my last service date, which was incredibly helpful. Overall, I’m really enjoying the Pixel 10 Pro XL. The camera, large vibrant screen, and smooth performance are fantastic. It's fast, runs the latest Android, and handles gaming, journaling, and photo editing with ease. It’s a great choice for any Android user or someone switching from iOS. The Pixel 10 Pro XL feels like an Android equivalent of an iPhone, perfect for those who want a big, powerful phone. I’m struggling to see any cons with this phone other than maybe it’s size might be too big for people with smaller hands and the price is quite steep when buying it unlocked.

I have to say that I am not new with the Pixel phone, I have the Pixel 6, and 4 years ago I migrated from a Samsung, and since the very first minute I loved my Pixel 6. However, it has been 4 years since I got it, and even if it is still working great, battery life still is good as well as performance, but with all the new apps and new features now in days, it was the time for an upgrade. One of the things that impressed me the most was how easy was to transfer all the data from my Pixel 6 to the new Pixel 10. It was smooth, fast, and completely reliable. I didn’t know this method exist on the androids, my wife and daughter have iPhones and I got to use migrations almost every two years, but with the Pixel 10 it was even faster. I just placed both phones side by side, follow the instructions on the new one, then with the old one scan a QR code that was to generate on the new one, follow a no brainer few steps and answer some few choices, and that was it. If your Wi-Fi network is fast, the process will be quick. In my case the whole transfer took only 25 minutes. My Pixel 6 has 128Gb of mem with almost 70% of data. All my apps and settings, email, were transferred, WhatsApp, etc. One of the reasons that I delayed to do the upgrade to a new model was because of all the hassle you have to go through put al the data and settings on the new phone. As a result, this transfer process was really a relief. On top of all of this, The eSIM was also transferred too! The new Pixel 10 does not use a physical sim anymore. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, has excellent features and performance, in my opinion, is a perfect choice for content creators, travelers, Outdoors influencers, instagramers, as well as the kind of device which specs are focusing on the AI technology that the new Google Android is offering. Comparing to the other brands in the market, the Pro XL comes with better Wi-Fi (WIFI 7 802.11be), the Wi-Fi connection works fast and steady. It contains longer Battery duration 5200 mAh 30 hours battery life and more than 6 hours on screen time. I was able to get a full day of Battery life, and a full charge took around 1hour 15min, using a 1amp charger. However, the specs states that with a 45w charger will take only 30min. The following Features are the ones that I found outstanding and many of them exceed other brand specifications Full Triple Camera at the front and rear Camera, 50Mp and 48MP Tephoto. Camera Zoom is great, 100x for the front camera and 20x rear. Display resolution is outstanding. 6.8 in Screen Display 1344 x 2992 LTPO OLED, 120hz adaptive sinc refresh rate, which means it can go from 60 to 120 on demand. iPhone 16 only has 60hz. Very true color, deep and vibrant. Brightness is 3000 nits on HDR mode, so it is super bright when you see the screen outdoors or on direct sunlight. This is very useful if you are an outdoor influencer dedicated to creating content in nature or other outdoor activities. For gamers, the Haptic feedback works great, it differs from the regular vibration but the best way to describe it is when you are playing games. You can feel the rumbling on the phone with the action happening on the screen. The sound is superb, not only you are getting great stereo sound, but it is also louder, richer and clear. The Exterior is elegant, glass front and back, Gorilla Glass Victus, I have never installed screen protector while having Gorilla Glass Screen on my phones. Metal Frame. The Pro XL includes UWB, Ultra-Wideband support, which allows for more precise proximity sensing and better integration with other UWB-enabled devices. This technology works better than the GPS indoors, and secure keyless access, for now it is only used by BMW vehicles, but this trending technology is the future for car door key access and location. Another improvement for better data transfer performance using apps is UFS 4.0 technology flash storage technology, increasing performance by 40% and better battery life I was able to get a full day of battery life, and specs states 6 hours of screen time, which is efficiently good over the previous models Don’t have a sim compartment so the phone is Esim only New Processor Tensor G5 has 60% more TPU than the previous gen which is great for machine learning and to improved the experience with all the AI tasks and features that have been promised with the the new Gemini Pixel Snap works great, which is the equivalent to the iPhone magsafe, use the Qi standard technology and on the Pixel Pro is the Qi 2.0.1 with 15w wireless charging speed. Strong magnet aligned the phone by itself, even with a regular case you can still grab and charge the phone. For gamers, the Haptic feedback works great, it differs from the regular vibration but the best way to describe it is when you are playing games. You can feel the rumbling on the phone with the action happening on the screen. 2nd Gen Untrasonic fingerprint reader for improved accuracy, reliable and faster biometrical access moving away from the traditional optical sensors The sound is superb, not only you are getting great stereo sound but it is also louder, richer, and clear. IP68 Rating water resistant 1.5 mt under the water for 30 minutes USB Type-c 3.2 speed vs the 2.0 on the iPhone. On the AI side, the Photo editing works flawlessly, erasing or correcting almost intuitively what you want to edit on a picture, add me function, panorama, or best take pic functions are great for any regular unexperienced user or content creators. There is also the AI live translate which I have not tried yet, it seems like is not available yet, but I am eager to try once is there. Phone Calls, Video conference, mic, voice quality, 5G, everything works great with no lags, clear voice, and steady connection. 7 years of software and security updates Overall, this is a wonderful piece of art, technologically speaking. Google has taken care of everything that was a weakness on other brands with the Pro XL. It is a pleasure to make an investment like this and know that I will have a phone for another 4 years, like my old Pixel 6.

Another year, another pixel. —————————————————— This year brings us to the pixel 10 series. I received the pixel 10 Pro XL. I've had just about every pixel that Google has released. This year introduces the tensor G5 chip. Compared to last year I'll be honest and say I don't notice much of a difference in performance, but that isn't a negative, as I didn't have anything bad to say about last year's model as I thought it was the best pixel they had to date at the time. —————————————————— Things appear to be more efficient and battery life seems better overall, however certain situations heating does appear to be a minor issue. I don't want to make this come across negatively as I feel that the device is still learning my habits and usage. And one thing that I've known from my experience using the pixel devices is that it tends to take at least a week or two for things to settle in for the system to properly acclimate itself with how I utilize my apps and my daily use. —————————————————— I've been very impressed with the new AI enhancements thus far. Google photos and editing tools are vastly improved. I've attached some samples of before and after utilizing AI enhance. In general, you don't need to edit the photos. All that much as the benefit of the Google pixel phones is always the camera and just like every year the pixel cameras are the best point-and-shoot cameras around for a camera phone. This year you get the benefit of a 100x pro-res zoom. While this is enhanced using AI, it is still a really impressive feature. Though, it can make certain subjects/objects look too artificial. I believe with further updates this will become an even more powerful tool. —————————————————— Google has really stepped up with their operating system ecosystem across the board. The apps and UI are more intertwined and cohesive in my opinion than they have been in previous years. With the 10 Pro XL you now get with the always on display full screen wallpaper which adds a nice visual touch that looks nice, especially when utilizing the new Google pixel wireless Qi snap stand which I have showcased in this review attached. Visually and operationally the pixel OS has always been one of my favorites for the Android operating system. I personally feel Google has outdone themselves with their OS launch along with this pixel series. —————————————————— There isn't a whole lot more to be said, to be quite honest. Google refined on last year's model. If it's not broke, don't fix it, as the saying goes. They took hardware, made some fine-tuning adjustments on the inside, some on the out, stronger AI, fast wireless charging, magnets, better camera capabilities, slightly more efficient, more powerful processor (which by all indications should get better with some software and driver updates to come), brighter display, bigger and better battery life. I look forward to the updates to come and the dedicated support Google has behind this (7 years), the pixel feature drops and what else can be unlocked to showcase this beautiful phones true potential.

It heats up even when I'm not using it. I am very disappointed given the money I spent.

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.

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.

I couldn’t be happier with this purchase. The product feels premium, performs exactly as advertised, and exceeded my expectations in both design and functionality. Setup was quick and simple, and it has been working flawlessly since day one. The build quality is solid, the features are practical, and the overall value is excellent for the price. I’ve used similar products before, but this one really stands out. Highly recommended to anyone considering it—you won’t be disappointed!

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

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.

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.

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’ve been using this phone for a bit now and I’m really happy with it. The phone feels premium and the Moonstone color looks great in person. The screen is smooth and bright, battery easily lasts me the whole day, and performance has been very smooth so far. The camera is the main reason I bought it and it does not disappoint—photos and videos come out really good, especially in low light. Overall, it’s a solid upgrade.

Great phone! Gorgeous color (Moonstone). Great battery life so far. Around 7-8 hours SOT from 100%. Amazing build quality. Performance is flawless. Ignore whatever criticism you find online about "benchmarks." Except for gaming maybe, the phone handles pretty much everything else with ease. Just don't spend more than 800 on this phone. You can easily score it for that price or less on multiple sales.

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.

Sold my iPhone 17 Pro Max for this. Love the phone, stunning display and camera, fluid operating system, and overall an incredible design. Battery life is quite good and I love having Qi2 built in for wireless charging.

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.