Google Pixel 10 Pro

It all feels quite positive, but the reality is, even without the battery life issues, I’d struggle to recommend the Google Pixel 10 Pro. Aside from the new processor and Pixelsnap – which is a great inclusion – this is essentially the same phone as the Pixel 9 Pro. With last year’s model now being heavily discounted, there’s very little reason for you to spend more on the latest version.

For those who appreciate convenience and usability over simple raw performance, the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL are the smartest choices among today’s Android flagship phones.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a fantastic Android phone with all the features you'd expect from a premium flagship. However the lack of substantial upgrades mean it's barely able to differentiate itself from last year's Pixel 9 Pro.

With only minor hardware improvements, namely a focus on strengthening the Pixel line’s already capable on-device AI chops, it’s what Google has done the rest of the lineup around the Pixel 10 Pro, paired with new AI-backed features – like Magic Cue and Pro Res Zoom – that define whether the Google’s latest pocket powerhouse is a worthwhile buy for you.

It's this balance you have to navigate. I've enjoyed my time with the Pixel 10 series, they're easily the best phones Google has made. They have some genuinely smart features as always, which continually get better. I still very much like Google's Assistant Voice Typing in Gboard, for example, which is one of the best on a phone. But then you have the other spectrum that takes creative liberties no one asked for.

With the Pixel 10 Pro, Google proves once again it leads the premium flagship space.

As far as Android devices go, the Pixel 10 Pro is by far my favorite that I've used this year, in part because I really like Material 3 Expressive -- it's just so much more fun than the Galaxy S25 Ultra's often confusing One UI 8. If you're firmly planted in the world of Android and looking for a new smartphone, you won't be disappointed in the Pixel 10 Pro.

The Pixel 10 Pro looks and feels sexy, it has a world-class display, it is an undisputed master of artificial intelligence, and it takes phenomenal photos. If that is the extent of your needs, this phone will be a wonderful, even excellent, companion. It’s like a perfectly brewed cup of chai – comforting, familiar, and utterly satisfying.