Google Pixel 10  

37th best phone of 2025 - check rank

Performance
Weak Tensor G5 performance: Continues to drag the overall package down compared to rivals.

Lags behind Snapdragon and Apple: In both synthetic tests and real-world gaming.

Thermal throttling: Shows thermal throttling when pushed.

Battery
Battery limitations for power users: Day-to-day endurance is fine, but power users will wish for bigger capacity and efficiency.

Sluggish recharge times: Fast-charging speeds still feel stuck in the past.

Software
Incomplete AI features: Some splashy AI tools remain unfinished.

Storage
Entry-level 128GB storage: Still sticks to 128GB base, which is disappointing in 2025.

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7 support dropped: Removal feels like an odd regression for a flagship.

Availability
Region-locked AI tools: Certain AI features are locked to US regions, leaving international buyers with a diluted experience.

Google Pixel 10  

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Camera
5x optical telephoto lens: A stunner that delivers crisp detail and makes zoom shots truly useful.

Pro-tier photographic output: Combined with the rest of the camera array, overall photographic output flirts with professional quality.

Improved low-light handling: Offers stronger low-light photography performance.

Computational photography magic: Demonstrates Google’s strength in computational photography.

Design
Sleek silhouette: Keeps the familiar sleek silhouette and ergonomic finesse.

Display
High-quality OLED display: Display is blindingly bright, silky smooth, and among the sharpest panels on the market.

Battery
Qi2 wireless charging: Offers wireless charging with magnetic alignment.

Reliable battery endurance: Gets through a full day and often into the next without drama.

Software
Android 16 desktop mode: Brings a genuinely useful desktop mode for productivity.

AI-powered tools: Suite of AI features mostly enhance rather than annoy.

Opt-in AI features: Feels more opt-in, offering occasional delights rather than constant nudges.

Future-proof OS support: Seven promised OS upgrades make it a long-term investment.

Other
MagSafe compatibility: Compatible with MagSafe accessories, adding versatility.

Google Pixel 10  

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ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2025: #37


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ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #41

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ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #23

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #31

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #38

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Last update: 2025-09-06

Google Pixel 10

 

37th best phone of 2025 - check reviews