Tag: Google Pixel 10 Review

Introduction

The Google Pixel 10, released on August 28, 2025, is the cheapest Pixel in the lineup but still packs impressive features like Gemini Live, Camera Coach, Magic Cue, Add me , Auto Best Take and so on. It runs on the faster Google Tensor G5 chip (3nm) and comes with 7 years of OS updates, ensuring long-term performance. The phone has a telephoto lens and three rear cameras with 20X digital zoom for detailed photos. It features a 6.3-inch OLED display that is bright and smooth with a 120Hz refresh rate, supports Qi2 wireless charging and magnetic accessories, and offers a battery life of over 30 hours.

In this Google Pixel 10 review, we will explain all the specifications, features, pros and cons, and price, along with comparisons to other models in detail. But before that, let’s take a look at the design of the Pixel 10, which is very similar to the Pixel 9 released in 2024.

 

Main specification & Must-Check Before You Buy

• Camera: 48MP (Main), 13MP(Ultra Wide), 10.8MP(Telephoto), 10.5MP(Front)
• Memory & Storage: RAM: 12GB, ROM : 128GB / 256GB
• Screen: 6.3inch OLED display
• Battery: Battery: 4,970 mAh with USB-C port
• Starting Price: $799 (128GB) or $899 (256GB)
• Processor: Google Tensor G5
• Dimensions: 152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm
• Connectivity: 5G, eSim, wifi 6E, NFC, Bluetooth 6 and GNSS
• Weight: 204gram
• water resistance: IP68
• Released Date: August 20, 2025
• Color option: Indigo (Deep blue), Frost (Light blue), Lemongrass (Light green), Obsidian (Black)

Camera, Zoom, and AI Features

• Main Camera – 48 Megapixel
• Ultra Wide Camera – 13 Megapixel
• Telephoto Camera- 10.8 Megapixel
• Front Camera – 10.5 Megapixel

The Google Pixel 10 features a 10.5MP (with autofocus) Selfie Camera with the High-performance triple rear camera. It has a 48MP (wide angle) main camera with up to 20X digital zoom. a 13MP ultra-wide camera for capturing more in every shot, and a 10.8MP telephoto camera for detailed zoomed-in photos with up to 5X digital zoom.
But, The Pixel 10 has a 20x Super Res Zoom feature but does not use the same generative AI as the Pro models. 

The Pixel 10 camera also comes with many more handy features to make your photos even better.
The new Auto Best Take mode takes several photos and automatically combines them to create one perfect group shot where everyone is looking at the camera.
The Add Me feature lets the photographer join big or tricky group photos. It’s now better at handling larger groups, busy backgrounds. The camera app also adds a label to photos showing how they were taken and if AI was used.
Camera Coach helps you take better photos by suggesting the best way to frame your shot. Just tap the button, and it gives you easy tips.

Google Pixel 10 Display and Body Design

The Google Pixel 10 features a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support for smooth and vibrant visuals. The screen delivers 2000 nits brightness normally and up to 3000 nits at peak, making it bright even in sunlight. It has a 1080 × 2424 resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio (~422 ppi) for sharp and clear images.

The phone is built to last with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both front and back and a sturdy aluminum frame. The Google Pixel 10 has IP68 dust and water resistance, surviving up to 1 meter of freshwater for 30 minutes, but it’s not fully waterproof.

Battery & Charging

The Google Pixel 10 has a 4,970 mAh battery with a USB-C port. The new Battery also comes with 30W fast wired charging & 15W wireless ( built-in magnets Pixelsnap ) charging. The Pixel 10 supports Google Pixel Snap Wireless Charging (Qi2 certified), Reverse wired charging, and Bypass charging, so you can charge it without cables or share power with other devices.

It easily lasts over 30 hours of typical use on a single charge. With fast charging, you can get about 55% in just 30 minutes.

Price of Pixel 10 vs Other Models

The Google Pixel 10 comes with 12GB of RAM and is priced at $799 for the 128GB model or $899 for the 256GB model, similar to last year’s Google Pixel 9.

Comparison with Other Pixel 10 Series Models

• For comparison with the Pixel 10 Pro, the Pixel 10 128GB at $799 is $200 less expensive than the Pixel 10 Pro 128GB at $999.
• For comparison with the Pixel 10 Pro XL , the Pixel 10 128GB at $799 is $400 less expensive than the Pixel 10 Pro XL 256GB at $1,199.
• For comparison with the Pixel 9a, the Pixel 10 128GB at $799 is $300 more expensive than the Pixel 9a 128GB at $499.

Comparison with Samsung Galaxy Models

• For comparison with the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Pixel 10 128GB at $799 is priced the same as the Galaxy S25 128GB at $799.
• For comparison with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Pixel 10 128GB at $799 is $500 less expensive than the Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB at $1,299.
• For comparison with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 256GB, the Pixel 10 128GB at $799 is $300 less expensive than the Z Flip 7 256GB at $1,099.
• For comparison with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 256GB, the Pixel 10 128GB at $799 is $1,000 less expensive than the Z Fold 7 256GB at $1,799.

Comparison with iPhone Models

• For comparison with the iPhone 15, the Pixel 10 128GB at $799 is $100 more expensive than the iPhone 15 128GB at $699.
• For comparison with the iPhone 16e, the Pixel 10 128GB at $799 is $200 more expensive than the iPhone 16e 128GB at $599.
• For comparison with the iPhone 16, the Pixel 10 128GB at $799 is priced the same as the iPhone 16 128GB at $799.
• For comparison with the iPhone 16 Pro, the Pixel 10 128GB at $799 is $200 less expensive than the iPhone 16 Pro 128GB at $999.
• For comparison with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the Pixel 10 128GB at $799 is $400 less expensive than the iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB at $1,199.

I compared the prices based on the base-level storage of these phones, so the price may vary depending on storage, location, and country.