Friends, let me tell you that Google Pixel 10 Pro has become a hot topic in the market. Everyone is talking about it, so I thought let’s do a review and see. I took Google Pixel 10 Pro in my hands and tested it, and I am a little worried about it. Google has launched four new phones – Pixel 10 at $799, Pixel 10 Pro at $999, Pixel 10 Pro XL at $1199, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold at $1799. These phones strengthen Google’s separate identity on one hand, but they also harm some things a bit. Let’s see what is special in it and what is missing.
Design: Premium, but old
Pixel 10 Pro feels solid in hand – with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, aluminium frame, and IP68 rating. 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display, 495 PPI, 1-120Hz refresh rate, and 3300 nits peak brightness – visible clearly even in the sun. Colors include Ultramarine Blue, Obsidian, and Frost – Blue feels like iPhone 16! But there is nothing new in the design – same as Pixel 9 Pro, just the SIM tray is in a slightly different place or maybe it has been removed. I was expecting a slightly fresh look, but it is fine. How did you like the design?
Camera: Full of AI, but also lacking
The camera is Google’s big USP, and it also has a lot of AI. There is a 50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP telephoto (5x zoom), and 42MP selfie camera – specs similar to Pixel 9 Pro. Camera Coach is a new feature that analyzes the scene and gives tips for taking photos – like zoom level, mode, or standing on the side to avoid shadows. Internet is required for this, and it looks a little gimmicky. Pro photographers may not like it, but it is useful for beginners.
Pro Res Zoom goes upto 100x – with AI the photos come out crisp and artifacts are less. There is also a normal 20x Super Res Zoom and raw shots are also saved if you don’t like the AI. But portrait mode disappoints – edge detection is still weak, sometimes ears get cut, sometimes focus is wrong.
You can make edits through AI with Ask Photos but you have to manually tell what you want which is a bit troublesome. There is a bit of lag while zooming in the camera app which was there in the older Pixel models as well. Overall, the camera is good but now a bit behind the top models of Samsung or Apple.
Performance: Slightly better, but still a gap
It has a Tensor G5 chip (TSMC’s 3nm), which is ~34% faster than the Tensor G4. There is 60% better performance for AI tasks, and a little more efficiency with vapor chamber cooling. But it is still 50-60% behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite, especially in gaming. BGMI or Genshin Impact run smoothly at 60fps, but there are frame drops during long gaming sessions. There is 16GB of RAM and 128GB of base storage – 128GB feels a bit outdated, especially in a $999 phone. The Pixel 10 Pro XL starts at 256GB, which is better, but costs $100 more.
Battery: Big and Better
4870mAh battery, which is slightly bigger than Pixel 9 Pro. 1.5 days pass easily in normal use, and even when gaming or video streaming, it gives 6-7 hours of screen-on time. Qi2 wireless charging (Pixelsnap) is awesome – magnetic snap like iPhone’s MagSafe, and 25W wireless charging (in Pro XL) is fast. Wired charging is also solid, up to 80% in ~30 minutes. No complaints in this department!
Software: AI is good, but old
Comes with Android 16, and will get 7 years of updates – this is a big thing! Magic Cue is an amazing feature – like you can share flight details directly from email or pop up restaurant reservation info on call. But this is limited right now, it doesn’t work in every situation. The idea of Voice Translate is great – real-time call translation – but there were a lot of mistakes in testing, like thinking of “Louvre” as “L”. It seems to be a bit of a beta stage, maybe it will be better with updates. Pixel Journal is a diary app, but only in Europe and English – a little weird restriction.
Audio and Extras
Dual stereo speakers are better, but bass is a bit weak. Pixelsnap accessories like magnetic stand or charger are quite useful. The in-display fingerprint scanner is fast, and there is dual eSIM support (no physical SIM in the US). 20 5G bands, Wi-Fi 6, and NFC too.
Pricing: A little expensive?
- Pixel 10: $799 (128GB)
- Pixel 10 Pro: $999 (128GB)
- Pixel 10 Pro XL: $1199 (256GB)
- Pixel 10 Pro Fold: $1799 (256GB)
The 128GB base storage for the Pixel 10 Pro seems a little stingy, especially at such a price. The price hike for the Pro XL is also worth it.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Qi2 wireless charging – finally a MagSafe-like experience!
- 4870mAh battery – long lasting.
- Camera Coach and Pro Res Zoom – new addition to AI.
- 7 years of updates – future-proof.
- Premium build – solid and classy.
Cons:
- Edge detection weak in Portrait mode.
- Voice Translate not accurate.
- 128GB base storage – feels outdated.
- Tensor G5 still lags behind Snapdragon.
- Lag in camera apps and portrait issues.
- High Cost
Conclusion
Pixel 10 Pro is a solid phone – premium build, long battery, and AI features that are sometimes missed. But the performance gap of Tensor G5, lack of portrait mode, and 128GB base storage do hurt. If you need AI-driven camera and long-term updates, this phone is absolutely perfect. But if you need gaming or top-tier camera, then maybe Samsung or Apple flagships are better. Check pre-order on Flipkart or Amazon, and let us know in the comments – will you buy this phone or some other, and why?