Google's Pixel 10 Series: AI-Powered Smartphones Push Boundaries of Mobile Technology

Pixel 10 Pro review: familiar hardware, filled with Google's AI | TechCrunch

Pixel devices have always been a reflection of how Google sees Android, as well as a platform to showcase its own apps and technology advances. In the current era, this vision encompasses Google's consumer AI suite. Google wants Pixel owners to live and breathe Google AI in all aspects of their

Google's Pixel 10 Phones Are Its Best Yet -- If You Can Stand the Generative AI Overload

Generative AI overload. No eSIM. Secure face unlock still doesn't work in low light. I spoke to my friend in Russian over the phone. I don't speak Russian. "Oh my god, this is crazy!" she responded. I was using the Google Pixel 10's new real-time voice translation feature in phone calls, which

Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra: Android Camera Battle

Smartphone cameras carry a lot of responsibility. They need to automatically make great images in any situation at a moment's notice. They're limited by the physics of small lenses, small sensors and less-than-ideal ergonomics. The photos they create need to be ready to share immediately, with no

I Got My Hands on the Pixel 10: The Impressive Triple-Camera Setup Isn't Its Only Wow Factor

The Google Pixel 10 stole the spotlight during my weekend trip to San Luis Obispo, California -- and not just because of its eye-catching yellow-green design. As my friends and I marveled at the beachside cliffs, swanky mansions and swaying palm trees, we also gawked at the pictures I snapped at

I've Spent Days Testing the Pixel 10 Pro XL and It's Quite the Android Phone

I'd already spent a lot of time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL in Paris -- including extensively testing its camera -- so there was a lot I already liked about it. I'm keen on the design, the display is vibrant and bright enough to use under the midday Paris sunshine and the camera is capable of taking

I replaced my Samsung S25 Ultra with the Pixel 10 Pro XL for a week - and didn't regret it

It's hard to believe that we're officially at year 10 for the Google Pixel, but even just a look back at the past three generations of the search giant's phone lineup paints a clear picture of its maturity and where things are headed. Case in point, the Pixel 10 Pro series, consisting of the Pixel

I tested the Google Pixel 10 for a week, and it's an AI smartphone done right (so far)

Google's entry-level flagship Pixel has proven to be a capable smartphone, with just the right specs and features to please the masses. So when I switched over to the latest model, the Pixel 10, I wasn't expecting to be wowed. After a week of use, however, I stand corrected. With the Pixel 10,

My first week with Google Pixel 10 Pro gave me a taste of AI superphones - and I'm nearly sold

It's hard to believe that we're officially at year 10 for the Google Pixel, but even just a look back at the past three generations of the search giant's phone lineup paints a clear picture of its maturity and where things are headed. Case in point, the Pixel 10 Pro series, consisting of the Pixel

My first week with Google Pixel 10 Pro gave me a taste of AI superphones - and I'm hooked

It's hard to believe that we're officially at year 10 for the Google Pixel, but even just a look back at the past three generations of the search giant's phone lineup paints a clear picture of its maturity and where things are headed. Case in point, the Pixel 10 Pro series, consisting of the Pixel

I tested the Google Pixel 10 for a week, and I'm this close from switching from my iPhone

Google's entry-level flagship Pixel has proven to be a capable smartphone, with just the right specs and features to please the masses. So when I switched over to the latest model, the Pixel 10, I wasn't expecting to be wowed. After a week of use, however, I stand corrected. With the Pixel 10,

I switched to the Google Pixel 10 from an iPhone 16, and it was surprisingly delightful

Google's entry-level flagship Pixel has proven to be a capable smartphone, with just the right specs and features to please the masses. So when I switched over to the latest model, the Pixel 10, I wasn't expecting to be wowed. After a week of use, however, I stand corrected. With the Pixel 10,

A week later with Google Pixel 10 Pro: These upgrades are convincing me to leave Samsung

It's hard to believe that we're officially at year 10 for the Google Pixel, but even just a look back at the past three generations of the search giant's phone lineup paints a clear picture of its maturity and where things are headed. Case in point, the Pixel 10 Pro series, consisting of the Pixel

A week later with Google Pixel 10, I'm wondering why anyone should buy pricier flagships

Google's entry-level flagship Pixel has proven to be a capable smartphone, with just the right specs and features to please the masses. So when I switched over to the latest model, the Pixel 10, I wasn't expecting to be wowed. After a week of use, however, I stand corrected. With the Pixel 10,

I replaced my Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the Pixel 10 Pro XL for a week - and can't go back

It's hard to believe that we're officially at year 10 for the Google Pixel, but even just a look back at the past three generations of the search giant's phone lineup paints a clear picture of its maturity and where things are headed. Case in point, the Pixel 10 Pro series, consisting of the Pixel

Google Pixel 10 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro: I've tried both flagships, and there's an easy winner

After the success of launching four flagship phones last year, Google is set to continue the trend with the new Pixel 10 series. The Google Pixel 10 Pro stands out as potentially the best option for many people. With a starting price of $999, it offers a compelling blend of premium features

How Pixel 10 Pro created the world's smartest phone camera - a peek inside Google

Isaac Reynolds has been working on the Pixel Camera team at Google for almost a decade -- since the first Google Pixel phone launched in 2016. And yet, I think it's fair to say that he's never been more bullish about the technology that Google has integrated into a phone camera than he is with this

The secrets that made Pixel 10 Pro the world's smartest phone camera - from inside Google

As the only one of the companies making frontier AI models that also makes a smartphone, Google has a key advantage over every other smartphone maker. Isaac Reynolds has been working on the Pixel Camera team at Google for almost a decade -- since the first Google Pixel phone launched in 2016. And

I ran a 100x camera zoom test with the Pixel 10 Pro and Samsung S25 Ultra - and there's a clear winner

It's hard to believe that we're officially at year 10 for the Google Pixel, but even just a look back at the past three generations of the search giant's phone lineup paints a clear picture of its maturity and where things are headed. Case in point, the Pixel 10 Pro series, consisting of the Pixel

The secrets that make Pixel 10 Pro the world's smartest phone camera - from inside Google

As the only one of the companies making frontier AI models that also makes a smartphone, Google has a key advantage over every other smartphone maker. Isaac Reynolds has been working on the Pixel Camera team at Google for almost a decade -- since the first Google Pixel phone launched in 2016. And

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Review: The Smartest Phone Ever?

The Pixel 10 series runs on Android 16 with the Material 3 Expressive UI design and will get seven years of OS updates, feature drops, and security fixes. This is equal to Samsung's seven-year commitment to some of its phones, the longest support period in the Android world. Google packs the Pixel

Google Pixel 10 review: The new smartphone standard

Google marked the tenth generation of Pixels with four new smartphones. While the 'pro' and foldable Pixel 10 models might have no-compromise specs (and prices to match), Google has blurred the lines between its entry-level Pixel 10 and those premium devices. This year, the base Pixel 10 has a

Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL review: Redefining the smart in smartphone

You might not like it, but this is what peak AI looks like (at least for now). In the '90s, the term "smartphone" emerged to denote devices with "advanced computing" features that allowed you to do more than just make calls. But if we're being honest, applying that label to pocket-sized gadgets

Pixel 10 Review: Google Delivers the AI Phone That Apple Promised

Google has basically declared the tech specs race over for phones. It's all about AI and Gemini now. If you just look at the Pixel 10’s physical design, you’re going to be disappointed. Google’s new $800 Android smartphone looks almost identical to last year’s Pixel 9, save for an

Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL Review: Familiar Hardware, Smarter Gemini AI Brain

With better cameras and more long-term runway for AI improvements, Google's "Pro" Pixel 10s are, unsurprisingly, better than the base Pixel 10. There is not much that I need to cover in this review of the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL that I didn’t already get to in my Pixel 10 review. The story is

My favorite Pixel 10 feature is a hidden upgrade

Using a Google Pixel 7 Pro? The Pixel 10 Pro XL is the upgrade you've been waiting for There's a lot to love about the Pixel 10 lineup. PixelSnap is the Android version of MagSafe we've been teased with for years, and nifty upgrades like Thread and UWB support make even the base Pixel 10 the most

The Google Pixel 10 is the Android you buy when you're sick of using an iPhone

Google's objective with the Pixel lineup has been clear for the last couple of years. It's not interested in putting out the most powerful phone on the market, and Google doesn't care what enthusiasts think. It's concerned with building a pleasant user experience, with premium hardware and

Pixel 10 Pro XL after a week: surprises, disappointments, and intriguing questions

Here I am, a week into using the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, and although I'm enjoying it, I don't feel that's a suitable amount of time to review a phone which is going to cost you $1,200. Yes, it really is that expensive, and when you study the specification, it's not dramatically different to the

The Google Pixel 10 isn't for you -- deal with it

I've seen more complaints than I expected about the Pixel 10 following the Made by Google 2025 event. I anticipated the usual consternation surrounding its Tensor chipset, but enthusiasts have also taken issue with a few other aspects of the phone. I can sympathize. As a tech journalist, I can't

I tried Google's Pro Res Zoom on the Pixel 10 Pro XL, and wow

The Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL's Pro Res Zoom camera feature is more than just a fun feature that the brand showed off in an otherwise cringe-making launch event. It's one of the few modern camera features that has made me say "wow" when I've tried it out, and also one of the best

5 surprising day-one Pixel 10 changes that made me love this phone

It's been over a couple of weeks since Google officially unveiled the Pixel 10 series, and as a Pixel 9 owner, I was excited to see how Google refined the smartphone lineup. While the Pixel 10 series doesn't look much different on the outside compared to the Pixel 9, Google added useful changes

The one app I didn't expect to love on my Pixel -- and 5 ways I use it

I've always been a big fan of digital journaling, going all the way back to the early days of Android. From pocket-sized travel journals to digital apps that fit into, well, pocket-sized smartphones, I've tried most ways of capturing my thoughts, fleeting moments, and everything in between. So,

Google Pixel 10 Initial Review: Constrained, concise, costly upgrades [Video]

The Pixel 10 feels like the biggest, broadest step into its own space since the introduction of the Pixel Pro lineup and the base model. It not only sits in the "best" position it can, but it is not as easy to recommend as I had initially hoped. Why "Initial Review"? Well, the simple truth is that

Google Pixel 10 Pro Initial Review: How to build an AI* phone

While AI's chatbot UI and prompt-based nature showcases the natural-language prowess of LLMs, I think a text field is daunting for most people. I see last year's Pixel 9 Pro as very much belonging to that initial wave of AI features where LLM capabilities are something you seek out by opening an

Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Has Google closed the gap? [Video]

From jibes to full-blown homage, the Pixel 10 Pro XL owes a lot to the iPhone and, by extension, the 16 Pro Max. Just how does Apple's best device of last year stack up against Google's best of this year? Here's all you need to know. Before we start comparing Apples to Googles, we must acknowledge

Pixel 10 vs. Pixel 10 Pro: Closer together than ever? [Video]

The second year of a small Pixel Pro throws up new questions, new complaints, but ultimately, is the Pixel 10 a better buy than the Pixel 10 Pro? Here's everything you need to know. Don't expect much change from the Pixel 9 design. The Pixel 10 and 10 Pro are practically identical to the previous

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL review: Minimal upgrades, maximum impact

Why you can trust Tom's Guide Our writers and editors spend hours analyzing and reviewing products, services, and apps to help find what's best for you. Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is named in part after its size. But to get to grips with how good

Google Pixel 10 Pro Review -- A Great Phone, But it Doesn't Feel Like Much of an Upgrade

Why you can trust Tom's Guide Our writers and editors spend hours analyzing and reviewing products, services, and apps to help find what's best for you. Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate. The Pixel 10 Pro feels like it's in a lull this year, thanks to the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro

Pixel 10 Pro -- 5 Reasons To Buy (and 3 Reasons to Skip)

Here are the arguments for and against the compact Pro-tier Pixel The Pixel 10 Pro may seem like the epitome of "we get the same phone every year," that doesn't necessarily mean that it's a bad phone. While the upgrades may seem pretty minimal compared to the Pixel 9 Pro, there's still a lot to

I put the Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Galaxy S25 Ultra through a 10-round photo face-off -- here's the winner

For the entire year so far, Samsung's flagship phone has managed to stay at the top spot beating out other newer phones like the OnePlus 13. In our Galaxy S25 Ultra review, Samsung's premium model stands out for its excellent low light and ultrawide performance. The Ultra packs a 200MP main sensor,

Google Pixel 10 Pro Review for Photographers: The Most Minor Update Yet

Smartphone season is here, and, as usual, Google is starting things off. The Pixel 10 series has arrived, and although a telephoto lens has now been added to the base model, we prefer to evaluate the highest-end Pro series for its creative photo and video usage. At first glance, the specs and

After a week reviewing the Pixel 10 Pro XL, I wouldn't give it up for all the iPhones in the world

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the Pixel phone to buy this year. The Pixel 10 Pro can match the Pro XL on the most important features,

Pixel 10 Pro review: An impressive camera makes up for some notable flaws

A Mashable Choice Award is a badge of honor, reserved for the absolute best stuff we've tested and loved. Google's annual refresh of its Pixel line is always a treat. The Pixel hardware is lovely, and the visor on the back is quickly becoming an iconic look. (For Star Trek fans, it's giving major

Google Pixel 10 review: New AI features don't quite make up for mostly iterative improvements

Some AI features feel superfluous Only iterative improvements over Pixel 9 Last year, I thought Google's Pixel 9 was a perfectly fine Android phone saddled with a bunch of AI features that ranged from "sorta neat to try once" to "actively pointless." I had a similar experience with the Google

I reviewed the Google Pixel 10 Pro. It's fantastic yet forgettable.

Google Pixel 10 Pro MSRP $999.00 Released August 2025 Score Details "The Pixel 10 Pro is an excellent phone, but it lacks the wow factor that keeps you excited, and the new Tensor G5 SoC leaves us wanting." Pros Excellent camera performance Outstanding 100x camera zoom Vibrant, stunning OLED

Google Pixel 10 review: exactly the Google phone you want, nothing more

The Pixel 10 needed to continue the positive trend from the Pixel 9. And the good news is, it has. Google Pixel 10 MSRP $799.00 Released August 2025 Score Details "The Pixel 10 doesn't disappoint as it delivers Google's reliable flagship experience, but it fails to really wow." Pros Superb

5 days in, the Pixel 10 Pro doesn't excite me, but it's fantastic

I've been using Google's new Pixel 10 Pro for the past five days, and while our review is still a few days away, I wanted to encapsulate my experience so far. As you can tell from the title, this is a fantastic phone, but it's equally exhilarating. That's not Google's fault per se, but rather a

I tested three key Pixel AI features on Pixel 10 Pro, here's what happened

The new Pixel 10 series poses a conundrum, especially for the Pixel 10 Pro. While its siblings have one or more notable hardware upgrades, the Pixel 10 Pro focuses on a few small upgrades to the Pixel 9 Pro. This isn't a bad thing, as the Pixel 9 Pro is an excellent phone; however, it does mean

My 10 favorite things about the new Pixel 10 Pro XL

Something else I noticed while using Pro Res Zoom and other Pixel Camera features was the helpful question mark icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Whatever mode you're shooting in, click it, and your Pixel will offer tips. For example, if I choose the long exposure option and hit the

10 Features Your Pixel 10 Pro is Asking You to Play With Out of...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. We are deep into testing the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, with plans to get you a review before long. As you know, we like to take our time, share more about the devices as we lead up to our final

Testing the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL showed me a new use for AI that genuinely appeals to me | Stuff

Beaten on raw processing power by Snapdragon rivalsOnly a few superior specs over the smaller, cheaper Pixel 10 Pro Super-sized Pixels are an institution at this point, with each new iteration being a contender for that year's best smartphone crown - but this is only the second time one has worn

After a week with the Google Pixel 10, I'd choose this over the Pro model every time | Stuff

Base 128GB storage feels tight in 2025Wireless charging isn't as fast as the Pro models I've been living with the Pixel 10 for the past week, putting it through its paces to see how much of Google's Pro-level magic has trickled down to the standard model. The short answer? Quite a lot. In fact, on

Google Pixel 10 Pro & Pro XL review - Google goes mainstream

Pixel 10 Pro & Pro XL are Google's latest offerings. The devices are locked in on 256GB variants. Both devices deliver Android 16 & 7 years of OS updates Google's latest flagship, the Pixel 10 Pro XL, arrives at a pivotal moment, marking the company's most concerted effort yet to push the Pixel

Google Pixel 10 Pro (Quick Look) - AI-mazing

We've got our hands on the latest flagship Pixel device, which is set to headline the new 10 series that have only just been introduced to the wider world. "Hello everyone and welcome to a very special QuickLook. As you are watching this, the reviews for the Pixel 10, the Pixel 10 Pro and the

Google Pixel 10 Pro

There are now many Android manufacturers producing quite decent phones. If you want it all and more, Samsung has delivered both the Ultra series and the fantastic but conservative Folds, and over at Motorola, beautiful Razr models and a solid Edge or two are released every year. But there is still

Google Pixel 10

Whether it's the pricier Pro or the regular Pixel 10, Google is delivering the goods this year. Pixel has now reached its 2025 edition, and if you were expecting a new design, you will be disappointed. It still has rounded corners and a distinct camera housing, is still very streamlined and

Could the Google Pixel 10 Finally Win Over an iPhone User?

The Google Pixel 10 represents a significant evolution in the Pixel lineup, introducing advanced AI-driven features, subtle design enhancements, and upgraded hardware. However, it also comes with certain compromises, particularly in areas like camera performance and ecosystem integration, which may

Google Pixel 10 Pro Review - IGN

Google's Pixel 10 Pro has landed, but you might have a hard time telling what you're looking at. The phone isn't substantially changed from last year's model, offering only some very subtle tweaks and under-the-hood updates that almost don't matter. All that comes with the same $999 starting price

Why Google's Tensor G5 is 50% slower than competitors and why it doesn't matter

Five years ago, Google took a gamble. It built a custom system-on-chip, Tensor, designed not just to crunch numbers faster but to anchor the smartphone experience around machine learning. Back then, most people were still treating AI as a background buzzword. Today, with generative AI touching