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Google Pixel 10 review in 5 points

The Pixel 10 offers a bright, easy-on-the-eyes display, reliable cameras, integrated AI features, solid battery life, and smooth daily performance.

October 03, 2025 / 14:56 IST
Pixel 10
1/5
Design and Build Quality
The Pixel 10 continues Google’s signature minimalist design with subtle refinements. It measures 152.8 mm tall, weighs 204 grams, and feels solid without being bulky. The aluminium frame with a satin finish and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back gives it a premium, scratch-resistant feel. Fingerprints are visible but less aggressive than mirrored designs. The signature camera bar remains a distinctive feature, providing stability on flat surfaces. Colour options like Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass, and Obsidian offer personality and subtlety, and the IP68 rating ensures water and dust resistance. Overall, the Pixel 10 is polished, elegant, and durable without being flashy.
pixel 10
2/5
Display
The 6.3-inch OLED display is one of the Pixel 10’s standout features. With a 1080 x 2424 resolution and 422 PPI, it’s crisp, vivid, and easy on the eyes. Peak brightness reaches 3,000 nits, making outdoor use effortless even under harsh sunlight. The adaptive refresh rate (60Hz–120Hz) ensures smooth scrolling, whether browsing Twitter/X or gaming lightly. HDR content pops, and the natural colour balance avoids the oversaturation common on some rival phones. Features like 24-bit depth for 16 million colours enhance the viewing experience, reducing eye strain over extended use.
pixel 10
3/5
Performance and AI Features
Powered by Google’s Tensor G5 chip with 12GB RAM, the Pixel 10 handles multitasking seamlessly—multiple Chrome tabs, YouTube streaming, Instagram, and messaging all run smoothly. Heavy gaming generates minor warmth but is manageable. The real differentiator is AI.
Daily tasks feel effortless, and seven years of OS and security updates guarantee long-term reliability.
Pixel 10
4/5
Cameras
Google continues to excel in photography. The Pixel 10 features a triple rear setup: 48MP main, 13MP ultrawide, and 10.8MP telephoto (5x optical zoom). Daylight photos are sharp with natural colours, while portrait mode delivers creamy backgrounds. Low-light performance, Night Sight, and astrophotography are standout features. Video recording supports 4K at 60fps with stabilisation, and Audio Magic Eraser reduces background noise. The 10.5MP front camera with a 95° field of view ensures great group selfies. While competition like Vivo X200 FE now rivals the Pixel in versatility, the Pixel 10 still provides reliable, effortless results.
pixel 10
5/5
Battery, Charging, and Everyday Use
The 4,970mAh battery easily lasts a full day with moderate use, often ending with 20–25% remaining. Charging is decent but not class-leading: 30W wired charging reaches 50% in 30 minutes, full charge takes 80–90 minutes, and wireless tops at 15W. Stereo speakers are clear with spatial audio, microphones reduce wind noise, and fingerprint and face unlock are fast and reliable. Overall, the phone offers a smooth, dependable experience for everyday tasks, media, and communication.
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first published: Oct 3, 2025 02:56 pm

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