We look at the latest offering from Google. See more about the Pixel 10 options here.
New Pixel 10 Pro from Google, reviewed
The new Pixel 10 Pro does a lot of things pretty well. At this stage too, to get the most out of the Pixel series it does make sense to watch some of the explainer and tutorial videos. This way you can really personalise it to the way that works best for you, and therefore get the most out of it. Generally with these reviews one caveat is always how the phone will perform 6 to 18 months down the road. As always this is impossible to know, however, as we are still currently using the Pixel 8 without any significant issues or lag, it does seem that, overall, the Pixel series do seem to be fairly robust and long living. They also came down slightly in size, which may have contributed to an earlier edition which was bricked, being too big for pocket or hand.
The 10 series therefore scores well in terms of general usability, coming with a custom case too, which is always a boon too, as they cost so little, relative to the price of the device itself, but can do so much to ensure better longevity. These factors are all in play with the Pixel 10, and our testers were happy and positive about this aspect too. Our testers also felt that the phone did well for gradual, incremental improvements, rather than radical change, overhaul or massive upgrades or reboots. Perhaps these are still to come behind the scenes. For look and feel, the phone is effective, subtle, looks well, and, with the case applied, more likely to last longer and avoid being dropped. The zoom is not completely amazing, it seems like you can stretch and zoom in easily, but the image quality is not blow them out of the water, yes our testers were trying to capture birds and sea life on the waves. Minkes and otters were seen, but maybe the expectations were a little too high in terms of what could then be captured.
With previous iterations of the Pixel the battery life will get you through the day, which is probably what you would expect and usually experience from your phone. The new Pixel 10 Pro does this too with no real issues, a fast charging option would be good, perhaps that is coming. Our testers want to keep playing with the phone, which is always a good sign, so it would suggest that the Pixel series continues to deliver, while evolving at the same time too.
More about the Pixel 10
If you decide on a Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL or Pixel 10 Pro Fold you’ll also get a free year of Google AI Pro, giving you access to image and video generation tools like Imagen 4 and Veo 3 that make your creative ideas come to life.
Magic Cue connects the dots across your apps, like Gmail, Calendar, Screenshots, Messages and more, to proactively surface relevant info and suggest helpful actions when you need them.
Voice Translate allows you to break down language barriers during phone calls. Through Tensor G5, our on-device AI translates your call in real time in what sounds like each speaker’s voice, so you can connect to the other person more naturally in their language.
With Pixel 10, Gemini Live can offer even more visual help. Now, when you share your camera, Gemini can not only see what you see, but also provide guidance by highlighting the solution directly on your screen.
And with Google AI Pro, you’ll have access to additional AI-powered features, like video generation in the Gemini app.
With Pixel Journal, you have a private space to focus on your wellbeing, progress toward your goals and build a lifelong practice of reflection. It uses on-device AI to give you writing prompts that help you process your thoughts, and it offers insights into your patterns and progress over time. You can even lock your journal so everything you write remains totally secure and personal.
Display details
161 mm Super Actua display
20:9 aspect ratio
1280 x 2856 LTPO OLED at 495 PPI
Smooth Display (1–120 Hz)
Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 cover glass
Up to 2,200 nits (HDR) and up to 3,300 nits (peak brightness)
>2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
HDR support
Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colours
Battery and charging
24+ hour battery life
Up to 100-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver
Typical 4870 mAh (minimum 4707 mAh)
Fast charging – up to 55% in about 30 minutes – using 30W USB-C® PPS charger or higher, sold separately
Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified) up to 15 W
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