Customer Ratings & Reviews

As a longtime Pixel fan, this is my third Google phone. My last phone, the Pixel 7, is still quite capable, but I wanted to find out what Google had in store for its latest model. Executive summary: the build quality is excellent, the screen is gorgeous, but the real news here is the deep integration of AI capabilities in this phone. The new cameras are the best ever for the Pixel line, but you should plan to get on board the AI train. Build: the Pixel 10 features a beautiful metal frame (I got the color called Obsidian, a grey/black) with glass front and back (the Pro model has matte finished glass, while the base model has smooth, shiny glass). The new cameras are bigger and more capable than ever, but Google’s design manages to make them look good on the back of the phone. This one is noticeably heavier than the Pixel 7, but it definitely feels solid in the hand. Transferring from the Pixel 7 couldn’t have been easier. Even with the transition from a physical SIM card to the new eSIM, migrating was flawless. It took a while to update to the latest version of Android, as well as updating my apps, but when it was finished, I had a new phone inside and out. A few things jumped out right away: • The “always on” lock screen is great to be able to see things like the current time and temperature at a glance. • Google added its new Pixel Snap functionality to finally allow Qi2 charging and the ability to use magnetic accessories. This was long overdue and very welcome! • The camera is improved with higher resolution, greater zoom capabilities, and AI-assisted tools to make getting great shots even easier. • The biggest change is the addition of AI capabilities built into a wide range of functions. This is truly a game-changer, but we’ll get into more details about that in a moment. The Pixel 10 uses the same Tensor G5 chip that you’ll find in the Pro versions, which means you don’t have to sacrifice power just to save some money. There are some differences, such as fewer capabilities in the camera, less RAM, and some features available only on the Pro and Pro XL, but you really can’t go wrong with any of the new Pixel cameras. Google’s choices offer rewarding upgrades for those who want them, while providing good value and overall great performance for those who don’t need all the extras. The camera is clearly a focus this time around. Featuring a 48MP camera with a 12MP ultrawide lens and macro focus, you won’t miss a shot. The zoom reach is better than ever, and with features like Camera Coach and Guided Frame, you’ll have fewer missed moments. An especially fun feature is “Add Me”. For those of you who may have experimented with multiple exposures in the same frame with a film camera, this feels a bit like that, only much easier, and with great results! You can use this feature to add a person who missed a group photo, or even multiple images of yourself. Google’s TV ads have been showing how easy it is to use AI assistance to clean up photos, and it’s just as easy as it looks. It’s never been easier to get great shots with minimal effort, and Google has bundled in a whole toolkit of tools to help. There are numerous improvements to apps as well as new features that make using the phone a better experience. Daily Hub is a nice way to get an overview of your day. New writing tools help you express yourself better, and Gemini Deep Research is built right in. Speaking of Gemini, AI is the real star of the show here, so if you’re on the fence about using AI, we’re beginning to see how useful it can be. Magic Cue is like having an assistant who’s right there in your conversations, offering useful information. Google’s ad for this feature says that when someone asks you for an address that’s in your phone, shouldn’t your phone be the first one to provide it? Sounds like a great idea, but it doesn’t seem to be fully baked yet. I tried to give it softball questions by getting my spouse to text questions like “what time is the game this weekend?”, knowing that the game is on my Google calendar and should have been easily accessible. Unfortunately, it didn’t offer any suggestions. The same thing happened when trying to get Magic Cue to work on a call. It has a lot of promise, but I’m not seeing it just yet. Another great new feature is Voice Translate, which allows people on either end of the call to communicate in different languages with real-time translation. After getting the settings right and downloading the language we wanted (Spanish), we tried it. Unfortunately, this didn’t work either, and queries on the internet indicated that perhaps Google hasn’t yet rolled this out for everyone. That’s disappointing, but hopefully the wait won’t be too long. The screen is gorgeous, and the 120 Hz refresh rate is a nice addition, although I don’t play many games on my phone at this time. Madden NFL Mobile looks great and performs smoothly, so I was very satisfied with its performance. The colors look great, and the Gorilla Glass is actually pretty great at resisting smudges. It’s clear that Google is trying to create AI-enhanced features that are actually useful. They largely succeeded, although the features that don’t seem to be ready yet are a bit annoying. There are some things such as live wallpaper that are quirky and cute the first time you see them, but not really worth keeping. I’m actually a fan of using AI to make common tasks better, so I’m solidly behind the direction Google is taking. Once everything is working as it should be, the Pixel 10 will be the latest winner in a long line of winners. I’m taking off a star for the opening day missteps, but even without those things, this is a great phone.

This is a very nice phone, and many will like it once they get it in hand. Hardware. This phone is the right size, for everyday use. Having the right materials on the sides of the phone is what helps when holding. The screen is also the right size, not too big at all. 6.3 inches is a large display, anything bigger, makes for a very uncomfortable device to hold. Different colors make it better too. Buttons feel good, and not stiff when pressing. Speaker volume is good, very good. Battery life. This is something that depends on the user, but this phone has a big battery. So you can make it through the day, with no issues. It may not charge the fastest, but it’s faster than most with this capacity. The software is smooth, and flows along great. The cameras are very good, coming in this year with a new telephoto option. Photos come out great, and video is much better than year. This phone only has TWO issues. Low memory options, ams high price tag. 128gb should have been gone a long time ago. Overall, this is a solid phone. I’d recommend it to anyone. If you can. Get it on a deal, or discount it’s a win.

I've osculated between brand A and brand S for years. I like the simplicity of brand A but I love the ability to customize my experience with Android OS. While Android tends to be my go to I've never tried the Google phone. I've had a Pixel tablet years ago and shifted to tablets intended mainly for gaming. I decided to give the Pixel 10 a try. Now I will admit that I usually go for the XL size (fat fingers) for the real estate for texting but the standard 10 is a pleasant surprise. I do tend to text by voice these days since I don't have the digit dexterity of a Gen Z, or Gen X or Y for that matter, so the onscreen keyboard isn't that much of a problem when using Gemini. Magic Cue for messaging, calls and a handful of built in apps. I also use Gemini AI for just about everything else. When I powered on for the first time it walked me through setup which included transferring everything from another Android phone which used a SIM card. The Pixel uses an ESIM and it automatically transferred the number to the ESIM. Soon after it was transferring all of my email accounts, contacts, photos, and other data. So painless!!!! The screen has a variable refresh rate from 60 to 120Hz, crazy fast for a phone. is extremely clear and adjustment is easy to tune to your preference or you can just turn on adaptive tone and brightness. The camera is top notch with 10.5MP front camera and a 48MP main camera with macro focus and 12MP ultrawide. Also the 20 times zoom at 10.8MP is great for those long distance shots. I take a few photos during concerts and even with distance from the stage I can zoom in and get great pictures. The Camera Coach uses Gemini AI to assist you in getting the best possible shot, making suggestions and offering inspirations. The coach offers a simple on screen guide to get the most out of your photos. The camera can do so much more that I don't bother taking my DSLR out that much any more. With Google Drive you really don't need a ton of storage on the device and the 128GB model I got is great for what I need. Heck, I don't even miss the deleted micro SD card slot. All of my photos get automatically backed up to my Google Photos in the cloud when connected to wifi to save data. I have unlimited data so not a big issue so I switched the phone to back up automatically when not on wifi. I'm truly impressed by what this phone will do and glad I made the switch to the Pixel. My only regret is that I didn't get the PRO XL for the slightly better camera and screen but it's nice to have something slightly smaller than I'm used to so not a deal breaker.

Like using my new phone - everything was transferred and easy to use.