We tested the Pixel 10 and Pixel Pro, Google's latest offering that combines security, AI, and refined design.

We've been testing the Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro for a week now, and this is our review, starting with the design. Google maintains the flat edges and camera strip that already identify the Pixel family. The real novelty on the outside is the 6.3" Actua OLED display, with 60-120 Hz and up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness that make a difference in direct sunlight, on par with what the competition is doing in 2025, and the protection with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and IP68. Yes, you'll have a hard time distinguishing it from the Pixel 9, and it will also have a slight "iPhone" aftertaste, but Google has preferred to refine the chassis and improve the display rather than change the exterior for the sake of changing.

Another of the Pixel 10's big concerns is the new Tensor G5, which, compared to the competition, is far behind. Google isn't looking to break gaming records or charts, but rather to improve the everyday experience , especially when it comes to AI. On paper, there's a 34% improvement in CPU and 60% in TPU compared to the previous generation. In practice, features like Gemini Live, Circle Search, in-context translation, and the new text shortcuts, as well as asking about photos on your phone or the camera coach, respond faster and do so locally. That is, the phone maintains greater privacy when using artificial intelligence. They still need to fine-tune the G5 because, although the entire system works perfectly, there are some lags when taking high-resolution photos.

Probably the best thing Google has done with its Pixel is that for the first time in a "non-Pro", or the base model, it includes a 10.8 MP 5x telephoto lens with OIS, along with the main 48 MP, a 13 MP ultra-wide angle, in addition to Super Res Zoom up to 20x. In AI software, they repeat the classics Best Take, Magic Eraser, Long Exposure and Camera Coach is added, which helps to frame and use the 5x. The result is that thanks to the new proprietary ISP, and image processing, the zoom and the main cameras offer a quality that can rival any high-end phone in 2025. And although the base model boasts numbers similar to those of the Pro in the main lens, it is actually more modest, with a worse dynamic range, and is closer to the Pixel 9a, the same goes for the ultra-wide angle, although in this case it is 48 megapixels instead of 13, and it shows. The Pro's x5 Zoom is 48 megapixels, but the difference is less noticeable, only if we continue zooming.

The front-facing selfie camera has also improved, rising to 42 megapixels, which looks perfectly fine. The only drawback is that the wider 0.7 megapixel selfie lens doesn't capture video and is only good for still images.

The big physical change for the Pixel 10 is Qi2 and its magnetic properties, which for the first time on Android, means wireless charging isn't a pain and the charger and phone fit together right away. Wireless charging is 15W on the Pixel 10, while on the Pro XL it goes up to 25W, but it's not the speed that's important; rather, it's saying goodbye to the phone's "dancing" on the base. As for the 4,970mAh battery , it promises more than 24 hours and up to 100 hours with extreme savings, and 55% charging in 30 minutes with 30W fast charging. In our tests, the battery life didn't reach 24 hours, but it does last all day, depending on how we use it.

In terms of security and connectivity, we find everything we expect: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.2, dual nano SIM and eSIM, and the Google Titan M2 protection suite, Google VPN, crash detection, SOS, and phishing shields. One of the big positives of the Pixel 10, with Android 16, 7 years of updates, and the usual Pixel Drops.

The most innovative feature of the Pixel 10 is the emergency satellite connection, which is a great addition and it works, but it's not like hitting a button to send an SOS; you have to be sure of your hand to find the satellite and point the phone to send a message . That means if you've fallen and are struggling to move, it won't work, or if you need urgent help, it will take a minute or two to get a connection and send that message. A Garmin inReach Mini 2 or something similar is better if you want an instant emergency button.

This time, Google has decided to make a statement with the Pixel 10. Its base model has practically everything it needs to outperform many high-end phones from its competitors. With previous Pixel generations, it was difficult to recommend the "regular" or "base" model without feeling like you're "missing out," but this time, it's arguably the best option.