This time around, we’re comparing the very best smartphone from Google with its predecessor from two years ago. In other words, we’ll be comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 Pro. The design language is similar, but still, these two phones do look notably different, while the internals have changed as well. Many of you who are using the Pixel 8 Pro are probably considering upgrading after two years, so… the Pixel 10 Pro XL may be the right choice.

As per usual, we’ll first list the specs of both smartphones, and will then move to compare them across a number of other categories. We’ll be comparing their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. There’s plenty to talk about here, so, let’s get started, shall we?

Specs

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

$1,199 at

Google Pixel 8 Pro

$645 from

	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	Google Pixel 8 Pro
Dimensions	162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5mm	162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm
Weight	232 grams	213 grams
Display	6.8-inch Super Actual LTPO OLED display	6.7-inch LTPO OLED
Refresh rate	Smooth Display (1-120Hz)	1-120Hz (adaptive)
Resolution	2992 x 1344	2992 x 1344
Chipset	Google Tensor G5	Google Tensor G3
RAM	16GB (LPDDR5X)	12GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)	128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 3.1)
Main camera	50MP (f/1.68 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor size, 82-degree FoV)	50MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/1.31-inch sensor size, 1.2um pixel size, dual pixel PDAF, OIS)
Ultra-wide camera	48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 123-degree FoV)	48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2-inch sensor size, 126-degree FoV, dual pixel PDAF)
Telephoto camera	N/A	N/A
Periscope telephoto camera	48MP (f/2.8 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom, 22-degree FoV)	48MP (f/2.8 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom)
Selfie camera	42MP (f/2.2 aperture, 103-degree FoV)	10.5MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.1-inch sensor size, 1.22um pixel size, PDAF)
Battery size	5,200mAh	5,050mAh
Charging	30W wired, 25W Qi2 wireless (charger not included)	30W wired, 23W wireless (Pixel Stand), 15W wireless (Qi), 5W reverse wired (charger not included)
Colors	Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian	Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint

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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 Pro: Design

Both of these phones are made out of metal and glass, and while their design languages are kind of similar, they’re far from being the same. Both phones include flat displays with a centered display camera hole up top. The one on the Google Pixel 8 Pro is placed a bit higher in comparison. Both devices also have thin and uniform bezels around the display. Those bezels are slightly thinner on the newer model, but not by much. The Pixel 10 Pro XL’s corners are also rounded a bit more.

The Pixel 10 Pro Xl has a flat frame, which curves up towards the edges, just a little bit. The Pixel 8 Pro’s frame is not flat at all, it curves. Both smartphones include their physical keys on the right-hand side. The power/lock button sits above the volume rocker keys on both smartphones.

If we flip them around, you’ll be able to spot even more differences. While both smartphones have camera bars, they’re notably different. The one on the Pixel 10 Pro XL has a pill shape, and it’s not connected to the frame on the side. The Pixel 8 Pro’s camera bar curves towards the frame and connects to it. The cutout inside it is pill-shaped, though. Both of those camera bars do protrude on the back.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is 19 grams heavier in comparison, while the height, width, and thickness of the two phones are almost the same. Both smartphones are IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. Both phones are also quite slippery.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 Pro: Display

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL features a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display. That panel is flat, and it has an adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz). HDR10+ content is supported here, while the peak brightness is 3,200 nits. The resolution is 2992 x 1344 pixels, while the screen-to-body ratio is around 88%. The display aspect ratio here is 20:9, while the display is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

The Pixel 8 Pro, on the flip side, includes a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display. That panel is also flat, and it supports HDR10+ content. The peak brightness here is 2,400 nits, while the screen-to-body ratio is around 87%. The resolution on offer is 2992 x 1344 pixels, while the display aspect ratio is 20:9. This display is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 by Corning as well.

The main benefit of the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s display, in comparison with the Pixel 8 Pro’s, is its brightness. That panel is notably brighter. Both displays offer the same resolution, though, and both are quite vivid and have good viewing angles. The touch response is also quite good, actually. There’s not much to complain about here, as both displays are solid, but the brightness difference will be noticeable, especially in direct sunlight.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 Pro: Performance

The Google Tensor G5 processor fuels the Pixel 10 Pro XL. That is Google’s newest and most powerful chip. It is the first processor made by TSMC, and it’s a 3nm processor. That chip is combined with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM inside this phone, while Google opted to use UFS 4.0 flash storage this time around.

The Google Pixel 8 Pro, on the other hand, is fueled by the Google Tensor G3 chip. That is a 4nm processor, and it is combined with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM inside this phone. The storage that Google opted for here is UFS 3.1. Just to be clear, neither phone supports storage expansion.

Now, the performance that both smartphones offer is really good. Yes, when you compare them directly, you will notice a difference. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is a bit faster, but the Pixel 8 Pro still does a great job when it comes to day-to-day use, that’s for sure. That’s not the (main) reason to upgrade, at least not in our opinion.

What about gaming? The Pixel 10 Pro XL is the better choice for gaming, that’s for sure. It does get less warm, and it does have more powerful hardware to push demanding games. Neither of these two phones is made for gaming, however, so… keep that in mind.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 Pro: Battery

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL comes with a 5,200mAh battery, while the Pixel 8 Pro includes a 5,050mAh unit. The Pixel 10 Pro XL does have a slightly larger display in comparison, even though that chip is supposed to be more power-efficient. While the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL does offer better battery life in comparison, the difference is not huge. Both of them offer good battery life, generally speaking, though they cannot compete with the best battery life smartphones out there, not at all.

For the most part, we managed to go through our whole day without charging either phone. If you’re a power user, however, that may be an issue, it all depends on how much you’re pushing the two phones. The Pixel 10 Pro XL can pull out around 1 hour extra of screen-on time, but not more than that, at least in our experience. Your mileage may vary, though, of course. Don’t expect them to go the distance as some of the competitors, which, granted, have battery packs with a lot more capacity.

The Pixel 10 Pro XL supports 45W wired, 25W wireless (magnetic, Qi2), and reverse wired charging. The Pixel 8 Pro supports 30W wired, 23W wireless, and reverse wireless charging. Despite the fact the Pixel 10 Pro XL technically has faster peak charging, both smartphones will take around an hour and 20 minutes to fully charge. Do note that neither comes with a charger, though, so you’ll have to supply that.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 Pro: Cameras

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL features three cameras on the back. A 50-megapixel main camera (1/1.31-inch sensor size) is backed by a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 123-degree FoV). There is also a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto camera (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom) included on the back.

The Pixel 8 Pro, on the other hand, also has three cameras on the back. It includes a 50-megapixel main camera, with the same 1/1.31-inch camera sensor on the back. A 48-megapixel ultrawide camera is included, but with a smaller 1/2.0-inch camera sensor and 126-degree FoV. The periscope telephoto camera is the same as on the Pixel 10 Pro XL, actually, it’s identical.

Google did not really do much in terms of general photo quality in two years. In fact, the Pixel 8 Pro’s camera performance was more reliable and more relevant when it launched. The Pixel 10 Pro XL had issues with balance out of the box, though Google did fix some things. While both of these phones provide contrasty images that look good, and have a ton of additional AI tools to help you, they cannot really go head-to-head with the best camera smartphones in the market, not at all.

Audio

Both smartphones are equipped with stereo speakers. The ones on the Pixel 10 Pro XL are louder than the ones on the Pixel 8 Pro, though. The difference is not big, but some of you will notice it.

There is no audio jack on either one of these two smartphones. You can use their Type-C ports to connect your wired headphones, though. The Pixel 10 Pro XL also supports Bluetooth 6.0 for wireless connectivity, while the Pixel 8 Pro comes with Bluetooth 5.3.

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Google has just published a surprising new update for Pixel smartphones, an update that is all about “performance improvements”. This late October update follows the one that arrived earlier this month with the October 2025 Android security patch.

The second October 2025 Android update is coming to Pixels with “performance improvements”

This update is coming for Pixel 7, 8, 9, and 10 series devices, and Verizon shared the information about it. Google has still not updated its monthly community post or released a new one (at the time of writing this article), which is why we’re referring to Verizon.

In any case, Verizon says that this update “provides performance improvements for your device.” There are no new features mentioned, or anything like that, so it seems to be a general performance-improving update.

In case you’re wondering, no, this is not a Verizon-exclusive update. Users have been reporting that they’re receiving the update despite not being on Verizon, or in the US, for that matter. This one seems to be rolling out to all Pixel smartphones (7-10 series).

This update weighs only 30MB

The update weighs around 30MB, in case you’re wondering, so it’s not that big at all. That’s not surprising as this seems to be more like a hotfix update than anything else.

The timing of this update is a bit odd, though, as November is right around the corner. We’re literally in the last day of October, so the November Android update should be arriving in the near future.

There is a possibility Google will release it later in November, though, hence this update. That’s just a wild guess, it remains to be seen. The company usually pulls the trigger earlier in the month, though. Either way, you’ll be receiving this update soon, if you haven’t already, so stay tuned for that.

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Google debuted the Pixel 10 series back in August at its Made by Google event. The latest smartphone series has been praised for AI and other core features that elevate the user experience in daily usage. It’s worth noting that new devices are susceptible to bugs, and the Pixel 10 series has had its fair share of them. The list of bugs doesn’t seem to end, as a new report suggests that the Pixel 10 series phones have a persistent speakerphone button lag. 

The speakerphone button on the Google Pixel 10 series doesn’t work during calls

The news comes via folks at PiunikaWeb, who spotted posts on Reddit and Google’s support forum related to the issue. Many report that the toggle for speakerphone doesn’t work during calls. Those who got it working say that there’s a significant delay in the response. As a result, one has to tap the toggle multiple times to get it to work.

One user, explaining the issue, notes, “I have a new Pixel 10 Pro XL and when the phone calls the speaker button to change from ear to sound, the speaker takes a few taps to respond.” While another user says that the possible workaround is to double-tap the toggle. No wonder users are saying this is a frustrating issue. 

It’s worth noting that Pixel 9 series users also reported the speakerphone button bug. The issue was the same back then as well. Many suggest that the issue stems from the Google phone app and not the latest Google Pixel phones. Apparently, the issue doesn’t affect users when using third-party calling apps. The report also mentions that users who toggle the speakerphone from the call notification don’t find any issue at all. 

Google knows about the issue, but hasn’t acted yet

Interestingly, Google knows about the Pixel 10’s speakerphone button bug, but hasn’t fixed it yet. An IssueTracker report dated August 29 mentions this problem. However, at the time of writing, it has been closed by the company, noting a lack of “actionable information.” We can only hope for now that Google fixes this issue.

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Amazon India has slashed the price of the latest Google flagship, the Google Pixel 10 5G. The price is hovering roughly around the ₹70,000 mark for the 12/256GB variant, and the current listing price, as of this writing, is ₹70,700, which is roughly ₹10,000 less than its launch price.

Google Pixel 10 5G Deal: Additional Cashback with Bank Cards

You can lower the total cost further by taking advantage of the available bank offers. If you Amazon ICICI credit card, an instant cashback of approximately ₹3000 (for prime members and ~₹2000 for non-prime) is also in the table. So, the effective price if the device can be even lowered to around ₹67,000.

Amazon is also providing better value under the Exchange Your Old Program scheme. Trading in your current device can drop the effective cost of the Pixel 10 5G even further. So, you have the potential to save up to a massive ₹59,450, provided you trade in the correct device to get the maximum threshold discount.

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The Pixel 10 5G offers a 48MP primary lens, 13MP ultra-wide, and 10.8MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, which is well known for its camera performance. Pixel 10 stock Android experience, and top-tier durability, all backed by Google’s commitment to seven years of updates. Powered by Google Tensor G5 Chip, the flagship ought to give you substantial performance in day-to-day life. It packs with a 4,970mAh battery, supporting 30W fast wired charging, 15W Qi2 wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging to power accessories on the go. The Pixel 10 ensures reliable all-day battery life with fast and flexible charging options.

If interested, you may visit the Amazon product page right now to avail the offer before it expires!

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Foldable smartphones have managed to evolve quite a bit over the last 5 or so years. Samsung has finally started catching up to the competition, and we have some really great offerings on the market at the moment. If you’re in the market for one such phone, picking out the very best foldable smartphone for your needs is crucial. Well, this list may help you, as it’s a buying guide, of sorts. Do note that the list is US-centric, so you won’t find devices that cannot be purchased in the States.

With that being said, quite a few compelling foldable smartphones are available in the States. You can take your pick between book-style ones and flip phone ones, there’s something for everyone. If you’re aiming for the very best, we have you covered. If you’re on a budget, that’s not a problem either, even though foldable phones are not as affordable as regular ones, of course. Either way, let’s delve into it, and hopefully help you choose your next or first foldable smartphone. These are some of the best Android phones in general, by the way.

Best Foldable Smartphone

There are several excellent foldable phones out in the market at the moment. We’ve decided to especially highlight the Galaxy Z Fold 7 from Samsung, though. Samsung made a huge leap with this phone compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and it’s finally extremely competitive. This is the phone to get if you’re looking for a proper foldable phone that can become a tablet when you need it to.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Rating

$1,999

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is our pick for the best foldable smartphone in general. This is a larger foldable, of course, but it’s the best pick for those of you who live in the US, easily. It is a major improvement over the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and it can easily compete with basically every foldable smartphone in the market.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is much thinner and lighter than its predecessor, while it’s also plenty powerful at the same time. It is only 8.9mm thick when folded, and weighs 215 grams. needless to say that’s a huge improvement over 12.1mm of the Fold 6, and its 239 grams of weight.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, while it also packs in 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage. A 4,400mAh battery is included here, while the device does support wired and wireless charging. The charging is not blazing fast, though, but it does the trick. You’ll also find two 120Hz displays on the device, both of which are great, actually. Regardless if you need a phone or a tablet, this phone does the trick.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Mindblowingly thin and light
• Bigger, Brighter Displays
• Better cameras
• Class-leading performance

Cons

• Another price increase, now $1,999
• Battery capacity and battery life need improvement
• S Pen Support removed
• Insane camera bump

What makes this phone special?

What makes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 special? Well, the first thing that always comes to mind when we think of this phone are the design improvements. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 weighs only 215 grams and is only 8.9mm thick when folded. That’s a major improvement over 239 grams and 12.1mm of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The Fold 6 felt like it was several generations behind the competition, design-wise, that’s not longer the case, not at all. We’d even argue it’s worth upgrading from the Galaxy Z Fold 6 for this reason alone.

Other than that, this phone does offer a really good balance. It has two outstanding 120Hz displays, while it also packs in more than enough power to last your for years. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is here, along with plenty of RAM and storage. The device is also IP48 certified, which is always good to see, especially on a foldable. Granted, its camera performance and battery life could be better, but it’s still a major improvement over its predecessor, and it can compete with basically any foldable out there.

Specs

• Inner Display: 8″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
• Cover Display: 6.5″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
• Brightness: 2,600 nits peak (inner and cover display)
• Protection: UTG (inner display) / Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 (cover display)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
• RAM and Storage: 12GB/16GB RAM ; 256GB/512GB/1TB Storage
• Cameras: 200MP primary camera at f/1.7, 10MP 3x telephoto at f/2.4, 12MP ultrawide at f/2.2 (120-degree FOV)
• Battery: 4,400mAh
• Charging: 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
• Colors: Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint

Features

• Android Version: Android 16 (One UI 8)
• Software Support: 7 years of major Android updates
• AI Software: Gemini, Bixby, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI
• Camera Score: N/A
• Camera features: LED flash, Auto-HDR, 8K recording at 30fps, 4K recording at 60fps, HDR10+ recording, 10-bit HDR recording, OIS
• Battery life Score: 20 hours and 2 minutes
• Charging time: 1 hour and 16 minutes

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Best Small Foldable Smartphone

If book-style foldables are not really your thing, and you prefer flip phone foldables, there are several great options on the market. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 is one of them, and arguably the very best flip phone that you can buy on the market at the moment. It’s a completely different form factor compared to book-style foldables.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025

Rating

$1,299.99

Not everyone likes book-style foldables. Some of you just want a regular phone that folds in half basically. That was you get a regular phone, and a tiny phone that you can use. Well, in our opinion, the very best such device on the market, at the moment, is the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. This is an excellent phone in every way, basically, and unlike the Galaxy Z Flip 7, it allows you to use that cover display to its full potential out of the box. You don’t have to jump through hoops to do it.

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 comes with a rather large cover display, a 4-inch panel. That is large in cover display numbers, and that panel is also really good. It’s an OLED display that has a 165Hz refresh rate, just like the main panel on the phone. It also gets quite bright. The main display is great, too, and it gets even brighter than this one at 4,500 nits of peak brightness.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite will make sure the phone runs properly, along with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage. Motorola really didn’t skimp out on what matters. A 4,700mAh battery is also included, along with fast wired and wireless charging. Even the camera performance this phone offers is not bad at all, especially with the main camera. Motorola’s processing here is also quite good.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Excellent battery life
• One of the fastest charging smartphones in the US
• Unique materials and colors make the Razr Ultra really pop
• Motorola is still unmatched with its cover display, it’s insanely helpful
• The crease is mostly gone
• Finally, true flagship performance out of the Razr Ultra

Cons

• The Razr is still a bit too tall. It takes some getting used too.
• New AI button is not needed
• Don’t expect many software updates, unfortunately

What makes this phone special?

The design and the cover display are the things we think of first when it comes to the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. The phone looks great, it has a large cover display, and silicon polymer back. That makes it more grippy than its competitors, and it’s actually a pleasure to hold, whether it’s unfolded or not. Motorola did a fantastic job in the design department. The phone is also not too heavy, not at all, it weighs 199 grams.

The cover display is also worth highlighting. It’s not only quite large for what it is, but it supports a 165Hz refresh rate, and it allows you to use all the same apps as on the main display… out of the box. It also gets very bright when you need it to. The main display is great too, while the phone will also charge very fast when you need it to, thanks to 65W wired charging. Wireless charging is also supported, though

Specs

• Display: 7″ & 4″ LTPO AMOLED 165Hz
• Brightness: 4,500 nits / 3,000 nits peak
• Protection: Gorilla Glass Ceramic (cover)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
• RAM and Storage: 16GB RAM ; 512GB/1TB Storage
• Cameras: 50MP primary camera at f/1.8, 50MP ultrawide at f/2.0
• Battery: 4,700mAh
• Charging: 68W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wired
• Colors: Pantone: Rio Red, Scarab, Mountain Trail, Cabaret

Features

• Android Version: Android 15
• Software Support: 3 years of major Android updates
• AI Software: Gemini, Circle to Search
• Camera Score: N/A
• Camera features: Pantone Validated Color and Skin Tones
• Battery life Score: N/A
• Charging time: N/A

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Second-Best Small Foldable Smartphone

We had a hard time deciding between the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 for the best small foldable, so we decided to include both of them on the list. They’re basically standing side-by-side on the throne, even though we gave a small advantage to the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is an excellent flip phone.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

$1,099.99

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 was neck-to-neck with the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 for the best small foldable. We had to make a choice, though. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is still a great option, though, of course. It may actually suit a lot people better than the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 simply from the software standpoint, if you’re used to using Samsung’s One UI skin.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 also has a very nice and large cover display. It fact, it’s even slightly larger than the one on the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. Both displays on the phone offer a 120Hz refresh rate, and both of them are more than bright enough. The Exynos 2500 fuels the phone, while the device comes with 12GB of RAM.

This smartphone ships with Android 16 out of the box, and comes with a huge software support promise. Samsung is promising 7 years of major Android OS upgrades for the device. A 4,300mAh battery is also a part of the package, while the phone also supports both wired and wireless charging. You’ll find a very fast and reliable fingerprint scanner on the right-hand side of the phone. All in all, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 does have a lot to offer, and it’s also not heavy at all, quite the contrary.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Solid, thin design
• Larger foldable display
• Good performance
• Large, and nice cover display
• Outstanding software support

Cons

• Slow charging
• Cameras could be better

What makes this phone special?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is one of the best-looking flip phones out there, if not the best-looking one. The bezels around its cover display are immensely thin, as Samsung managed to spread out that display to the max. The phone has two really good displays, and you can make that cover display serve you as well as the main one with some slight tweaking. The Exynos 2500 may not have been as great of a choice as the Snapdragon 8 Elite for this phone, but the chip does perform well, you don’t really have to worry about performance here.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is also IP48 certified, which is another positive for the phone. It will give you some piece of mind, that’s for sure. The battery life may not be its strength, but the device does support wired, wireless, and reverse wireless charging. The charging may not be blazing fast, but at least that battery capacity is not huge, so it’ll charge faster than you may think. While its ultrawide camera is kind of forgettable, the performance of the main unit is not bad at all.

Specs

• Display: 6.9” (main) & 4.1” (cover) AMOLED 120Hz
• Brightness: 2,600 nits peak
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover display)
• Processor: Samsung Exynos 2500
• RAM and Storage: 12GB RAM ; 256GB/512GB Storage
• Cameras: 50MP primary camera at f/1.57, 12MP ultrawide at f/2.2
• Battery: 4,300mAh
• Charging: 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless

Features

• Android Version: Android 16 (One UI 8)
• Software Support: 7 years of major Android updates
• AI Software: Gemini, Bixby, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI
• Camera Score: N/A
• Camera features: HDR, panorama, 4K at 60 FPS
• Battery life Score: N/A

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Best Budget Foldable Smartphone

Yes, budget foldable smartphones are a thing these days. Back in the day, that was certainly not the case. Now, you can get a foldable at a rather reasonable price, a current-gen foldable. The Motorola Razr 2025 is our pick for this category. This is also a flip phone, but it’s a rather compelling flip phone at $549.

Motorola Razr 2025

$549

If you really, really want a foldable, but you’re on a budget, the Motorola Razr 2025 is a great option. This smartphone costs only $549, which is actually quite affordable for a foldable smartphone. The Motorola Razr 2025 is also no slouch. Yes, it is inferior to the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, obviously, but it’s still a very good smartphone and worth this price tag, that’s for sure.

The Motorola Razr does offer a really nice design. Even though it doesn’t have as thin cover display bezels as the ‘Ultra’ model, and has a smaller display, it still looks very appealing. Its main display is a very nice 120Hz panel, while the cover display has a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone itself is fueled by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400X, which does a fine job. Don’t expect ‘Ultra’ performance, but it does the trick.

Both wired and wireless charging are supported here, too, while the phone is IP48 certified for water and dust resistance. There is also a solid 50-megapixel main camera included. It’s not great, but it’s not bad either, it does the trick. It’s far better than the ultrawide camera that is included here. Motorola had to cut corners somewhere. Its side-facing fingerprint scanner is fast and reliable.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Nice-looking phone
• Not flagship, but good performance
• Very good cover display
• Good photo processing

Cons

• Plenty of bloatware
• Software update longevity

What makes this phone special?

The price tag is something that we always think of first when the Motorola Razr 2025 conversation comes knocking. $549 is a very appealing price tag for a foldable smartphone, especially one as solid as the Razr 2025. If you can catch a discount, then it’s an even better deal, of course. This phone offers a really good design and build quality, and it’s one of the grippiest foldable smartphones on the market. Its eco leather backplate has a lot to do with that, that’s for sure.

The device may not have the best displays on the market, but both panels on the device are really, really good. The fact you can use that cover display for basically anything, same as the main panel, is a huge bonus. That’s not something a lot of flip phones can say for themselves. Despite the fact it’s technically a budget device, this phone supports both wired and wireless charging, and has a very fast and reliable fingerprint scanner on its right side.

Specs

• Display: 6.9″ & 3.6″ Foldable LTPO AMOLED 120Hz
• Brightness: 3,000 nits / 1,700 nits peak
• Protection: Gorilla Glass Victus (cover)
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7400X
• RAM and Storage: 8GB RAM ; 256GB Storage
• Cameras: 50MP primary camera at f/1.7, 13MP ultrawide at f/2.2
• Battery: 4,500mAh
• Charging: 30W wired, 15W wireless
• Colors: Pantone: Gibraltar Sea, Spring Bud, Lightest Sky, Parfait Pink

Features

• Android Version: Android 15
• Software Support: N/A
• AI Software: Gemini, Circle to Search
• Camera Score: N/A
• Camera features: 4K at 30 fps, gyro-EIS
• Battery life Score: N/A
• Charging time: 55 minutes

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Best Foldable Smartphone for Android Purists

If you simply love Google‘s iteration of Android and don’t want third-party software on top of it, there’s a foldable out there for you, too. We’re talking about the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, of course. This is not the best foldable on the market, as it does have several notable drawbacks compared to the competition, but it’s still a very good Pixel smartphone, and it may be ideal for some people.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Rating

$1,699

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is Google’s best foldable yet, and the only one announced in 2025. This handset is different than most of the book-style competitors. It is thicker and heavier than the Galaxy Z Fold 7, OPPO Find N5, and other competitors in the space. However, it’s not too thick nor too heavy, at least in our opinion. So if you don’t mind the the added thickness and heft, this phone is definitely worth considering.

The phone looks really nice, Google did a fine job in the design department. Google also made some improvements over the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in the design department. The phone has two very compelling 120Hz displays, an 8-inch main panel, and a 6.4-inch cover display. The Google Tensor G5 fuels the device, the latest and greatest chip from the company. Some of the competitors are still more powerful, but this chip is more than enough for this phone. Everything works really, really well.

Google managed to stuff a 5,015mAh battery on the inside of this phone. It could be larger if Google used a silicon-carbon pack, but this is not bad. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold supports 30W wired and 15W wireless charging, while it also supports reverse wired charging. The latest version of Android is included here, while Google promised outstanding software support for the device. Stereo speakers are included as well, and much more.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Good cameras, not the best on a foldable however
• Bright, readable displays
• AI features are top-notch
• Great build quality
• First foldable with IP68 rating
• Good battery life for a foldable

Cons

• Heavier and thicker than the competition
• Still Expensive
• No major camera upgrades

What makes this phone special?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a book-style foldable, but it’s notably heavier and thicker than most of the competitors. Some of you may actually like that, and consider that a positive. You’re probably in the minority, though. Still, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold feels so good to hold and use. It’s a quality piece of hardware, at least it feels like it.

A major positive for this phone is its IP68 certification. It is the first foldable phone, to our knowledge, to offer such certification. That puts it on the same level as regular smartphones when it comes to water and dust resistance. Needless to say, quite a few of you will appreciate this.

Google also made a huge software update promise here. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be getting Android OS updates for the next 7 years. There’s a higher chance that the phone will become obsolete or broke down before you lose software support for it, which is saying a lot.

Specs

• Display: 8″ & 6.4″ Foldable LTPO OLED 120Hz
• Brightness: 3,000 nits peak
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover)
• Processor: Google Tensor G5
• RAM and Storage: 16GB RAM ; 256GB/512GB/1TB Storage
• Cameras: 48MP primary camera at f/1.7, 10.5MP ultrawide at f/2.2, 10.8 telephoto at f/3.1
• Battery: 5,015mAh
• Charging: 30W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2)
• Colors: Moonstone, Jade

Features

• Android Version: Android 16
• Software Support: 7 years of major Android OS updates
• AI Software: Gemini, Circle to Search
• Camera Score: N/A
• Camera features: 4K at 60 fps, gyro-EIS, 10-bit HDR
• Battery life Score: 16 hours and 49 minutes
• Charging time: 1 hour and 35 minutes

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After releasing almost every detail of the Pixel 10 series ahead of the official launch in August, we’re back at it again with the upcoming Pixel 10a. There have been rumors that the Pixel 10a would launch before the end of 2025, but given where we are in the rumor mill, we don’t believe that is accurate. We do believe it’ll launch in early 2026.

With that said, we have official renders based on CADs for the Pixel 10a. And to your surprise, it doesn’t look that different versus the Pixel 9a. Unfortunately, this blue color might not be real, but we’d love for Google to use it.

Google Pixel 10a CAD Renders

We have three CAD renders to show off here. This shows different angles of the Pixel 10a, which look identical to the Pixel 9a. Now, unfortunately, we can’t confirm or deny if there is a SIM card slot on the Pixel 10a, since that detail is typically not included in CAD renders. It is included in the CAD render here, but that doesn’t confirm that it will be available on the final model when that launches.

As you can see from these renders, Google is sticking with what looks to be a plastic back that is completely flat and flush with the camera module. Google is also sticking with a dual-camera setup on the rear, and some rather thick bezels on the front. The volume rocker continues to be below the power button – the opposite of almost every Android phone on the market.

There are antenna lines on the sides, top and bottom. With a microphone hole at the top as well as the bottom. It also looks like Google has made the bottom symmetrical with the speaker and microphone holes.

Google Pixel 10a Specifications (rumored)

We’re currently pretty early in the rumor mill for the Pixel 10a, so the specs haven’t surfaced as much. But we do know that it’ll be roughly the same physical size as Pixel 9a. With a 6.2-inch display and dimensions of 153.9 x 72.9 x 9mm. That’s actually rather thick compared to a lot of other phones on the market today.

There is also a rumor that is pointing to the Pixel 10a using the Tensor G4 (same as Pixel 9a) instead of the newer Tensor G5 in the Pixel 10 series. This could be due to the cost of the Tensor G5, since it is a TSMC-manufactured chip and does cost significantly more than the Tensor G4 did. This is said to be a “boosted” Tensor G4, likely a higher clocked chipset.

Last year, Google surprised us with the Pixel 9a, outfitting it with a 5,100mAh battery. Since the phone is actually thicker, we are expecting an even larger battery this year. But, I don’t think many would complain about a 5,100mAh battery on Pixel 10a either, considering battery life was so great on the 9a.

Google should stick with the same cameras again this year, and it’ll also have 7 years of software support. Pricing should also remain almost identical to last year, at $499 for 128GB of storage.

How will it compare to the Pixel 9a?

From what we know so far about the Pixel 10a, it’s going to be almost identical to the Pixel 9a. Perhaps slightly better performance, WiFi signal, and battery life. That would likely be about it here. Along with some new colors, but that doesn’t really determine whether you’d buy it or not.

Above, you can see how similar these two look side-by-side. Really, the only way to tell them apart is going to be the colors. Though, bezels do look significantly smaller this year. We’ll have to wait for the final renders to see if that is indeed the case, as CADs are usually approximate, and not always 100% correct.

Google Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a Spec Comparison

As mentioned, specs haven’t really surfaced all that much yet for the Pixel 10a. So we’ve compiled what we’ve seen rumored so far, and speculated with the rest, given what we can see in these CADs, as well as how often Google sticks with the same specs.

Editor’s Note: Everything that is speculated for the Pixel 10a is denoted with an asterisk.

Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 10a

	Google Pixel 9a	Google Pixel 10a
Dimensions	154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9mm	153.9 x 72.9 x 9.0mm
Weight	186g	186 grams*
Display	6.3-inch FHD+ 120Hz P-OLED	6.2-inch FHD+ 120Hz P-OLED
Refresh rate	60-120Hz (adaptive)	60-120Hz (adaptive)*
Resolution	2424 x 1080	2424 x 1080*
Chipset	Google Tensor G4	Google Tensor G4 (boosted)
RAM	8GB	8GB*
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB*
Main camera	48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.0″ sensor size)	48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.0″ sensor size)*
Ultra-wide camera	13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree FOV)	13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree FOV)*
Selfie camera	13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.1″ sensor size)	13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.1″ sensor size)*
Battery size	5,100mAh	5,100mAh*
Charging	23W wired, 7.5W wireless	23W wired, 7.5W wireless*
Colors	Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony	N/A

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When will the Google Pixel 10a launch?

Of course, the biggest question of all is, when will the Google Pixel 10a launch? There was a wacky rumor about a month ago that claimed the Pixel 10a would launch before the end of 2025. Which we do not believe. Here’s why.

To launch the Pixel 10a before the end of the year would be a really bad decision, especially in the US. Really anything launched after October is a terrible idea because of holiday shopping. On top of that, all of the new flagships with Qualcomm and MediaTek’s new chips are launching at this time. So it would get buried. But if we take the holidays out of the equation, we are just not seeing images of the Pixel 10a. This usually happens about 6 months ahead of the actual launch. Which means we’re likely gonna see a March or April launch once again.

As you can see from the previous release dates, the Pixel 10a is likely going to launch in March. The Pixel 9a was delayed a bit because they found an issue with manufacturing which delayed the device’s shipping by a couple of weeks. So very unlikely that the Pixel 10a will launch in 2025; however, Google has been adjusting the release timelines for its devices and software lately.

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The Google Pixel 10 series has been in the stores for weeks. With their cutting-edge features and refined design, they are devices worth protecting and accessorizing. Since its launch, the market has been flooded with a vast array of cases and accessories. To help you navigate the options, we’ve curated a list of the best cases in various categories, ensuring your Google Pixel 10 is not only safeguarded but also enhanced to fit your lifestyle. All our selections are readily available on Amazon, making it easy to get your hands on these top-tier products.

Best Grip Google Pixel 10 Case

For those who prioritize a secure hold on their device, the dbrand Grip Case for the Google Pixel 10 is in a league of its own.

dbrand Grip Case

Starts at $59.90

Engineered with microscopic ridges along the sides, dbrand’s Grip Case offers an unparalleled grip that significantly reduces the likelihood of accidental drops. The tactile texture provides a confident and comfortable feel in your hand, making it ideal for one-handed use and for those on the go.

Beyond its impressive grip, the dbrand Grip Case doesn’t skimp on protection. It boasts military-grade impact resistance to safeguard your Pixel 10 from everyday tumbles. The case is also fully compatible with dbrand’s extensive collection of skins. This allows you to customize the look of your phone without compromising on the secure grip that makes this case a standout choice. The design you see in the image above is just one of dozens of options to choose from.

Features

• Colors: Dozens to choose from, literally
• Wireless Charging Support: Yes
• Build Materials: Textured silicon
• Recycled materials: N/A
• Dimensions: N/A
• Weight: N/A

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Best Rugged Google Pixel 10 Case

When maximum protection is your top priority, the Spigen Tough Armor for the Google Pixel 10 is the case to beat.

Spigen Tough Armor

$21.99

This case is built to withstand serious impacts. It features a dual-layer design that combines a flexible TPU interior with a hard polycarbonate exterior. It also incorporates Spigen’s Air Cushion Technology in the corners for enhanced shock absorption during drops.

Despite its robust construction, the Spigen Tough Armor maintains a relatively slim profile and includes a built-in kickstand for hands-free viewing. The precise cutouts ensure easy access to all ports and buttons, and the raised edges provide excellent protection for the screen and camera. If you lead an active lifestyle or simply want peace of mind knowing your Pixel 10 is safe from harsh conditions, the Tough Armor is a reliable choice.

Features

• Colors: Black, Abyss Green, Metal Slate, Navy Blue
• Wireless Charging Support: Yes
• Build Materials: Polycarbonate, Thermoplastic Polyurethane
• Recycled materials: N/A
• Dimensions: 156.97 x 76.2 x 10.16 mm
• Weight: 52.7 grams

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Best Google Pixel 10 Official Case

For an all-around excellent case that perfectly complements the Google Pixel 10, look no further than Google’s own Pixelsnap Case.

Google Pixelsnap Case

$49.99

This case offers a great fit and is designed to work seamlessly with the phone’s new PixelSnap technology. This ensures a secure connection with compatible magnetic accessories. The case provides reliable protection against everyday drops and scratches without adding unnecessary bulk. While it’s not an ultra-slim case, it maintains the slim profile of your device.

The Pixelsnap Case is crafted from a soft-touch silicone that feels great in hand and enhances grip. The finish reduces the chances of accidental slips. It also features a soft microfiber lining to keep your Pixel 10 free from scuffs. There’s also a variety of colors to match your personal style and the phone’s own colorways.

Features

• Colors: Obsidian, Moonstone, Indigo, Porcelain, Jade, Lemongrass, Frost
• Wireless Charging Support: Yes
• Build Materials: Silicone, polycarbonate, magnets, and a microfiber lining
• Recycled materials: 42% recycled materials, shell made with 75% recycled plastic
• Dimensions: 157.48 x 76.2 x 12.7 mm
• Weight: 33.97 grams

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Best Ultra-Thin Google Pixel 10 Case

Maybe you’re looking to protect your Google Pixel 10 from scratches and minor bumps without sacrificing its sleek design. Well, the Mous Super Thin Case is an exceptional option.

Mous Super Thin Case

$49.99

This case is impressively slim and lightweight, adding minimal bulk to your phone, so it still feels comfortable in your pocket. It’s constructed from a durable yet flexible material that provides a surprising amount of protection for such a slender profile.

The Mous Super Thin Case features a minimalist design that lets the aesthetics of your Pixel 10 shine through. It’s also compatible with Pixelsnap accessories. So, you can take advantage of the magnetic ecosystem without needing a thicker case. For those who prioritize a minimalist feel and want to keep their device as close to its original form as possible, this case is the top contender.

 

Features

• Colors: Almost 20 colors
• Wireless Charging Support: Yes
• Build Materials: Polycarbonate
• Recycled materials: N/A
• Dimensions: 155.23 × 74.38 × 12.97 mm
• Weight: 27 grams

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Best Leather Google Pixel 10 Case

If you’re looking to elevate the look and feel of your Google Pixel 10, the premium Bellroy Leather Case is another great option.

Bellroy Leather Case

$55

This case is a product of a partnership between Bellroy and Google. The partnership ensures a perfect fit and seamless integration with the phone’s features. The case is crafted from high-quality, eco-tanned leather that develops a unique patina over time.

The Bellroy Leather Case offers a slim profile while still providing ample protection for your device. The interior is lined with a soft microfiber to prevent scratches, and the edges are slightly raised to protect the screen and camera. For those who appreciate the touch of elegance of genuine leather, the Bellroy case is calling you.

Features

• Colors: Black, Sienna
• Wireless Charging Support: Yes
• Build Materials: Leather, plastic polymer and polyester
• Recycled materials: 12% Recycled Polyester
• Dimensions: 157 x 76.2 x 14 mm
• Weight: 27 grams

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Best Wallet Google Pixel 10 Case

For those who value both style and convenience, the TORRO Premium Leather Wallet Case for the Google Pixel 10 is an excellent all-in-one solution.

TORRO Premium Leather Wallet Case

$34.99

Crafted from genuine top-grain leather, this folio-style case exudes a classic and sophisticated look. The supple leather not only feels great in the hand but also offers durable protection against daily wear and tear.

Inside, the TORRO case features a soft microfiber lining and multiple card slots. This allows you to carry your essential cards and some cash alongside your phone. The case also has a built-in stand function, perfect for watching videos or making video calls. This TORRO case integrates a nice combination of premium materials, practical features, and robust protection.

Features

• Colors: Black
• Wireless Charging Support: Yes
• Build Materials: Leather, plastic polymer and polyester
• Recycled materials: 12% Recycled Polyester
• Dimensions: 159 x 75.94 x 18.03 mm
• Weight: 95 grams

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Best Google Pixel 10 Screen Protector

Protecting the vibrant display of your Google Pixel 10 is crucial. Fortunately, the Spigen GlasTR EZ FIT Tempered Glass screen protector makes it incredibly easy.

Spigen GlasTR EZ FIT Tempered Glass

$34.99

This screen protector is made from durable 9H hardness tempered glass to defend against scratches and cracks. It also features an oleophobic coating to resist fingerprints and smudges.

What sets the GlasTR EZ FIT apart is its innovative auto-alignment installation tray. This ensures a perfect, bubble-free application every time. The screen protector offers edge-to-edge coverage without interfering with most cases and maintains the original touch sensitivity and display clarity of your Pixel 10. If you want reliable and hassle-free screen protection, the Spigen GlasTR EZ FIT is a top choice.

Features

• Colors: Clear
• Build Materials: Glass
• Dimensions: N/A
• Weight: N/A

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Best Google Pixel 10 Grip/Stand

The Spigen O-Mag Ring is a versatile accessory that enhances both the grip and functionality of your phone, working perfectly with the native Qi2 magnets of the Google Pixel 10.

Spigen O-Mag Ring

$23.99

This magnetic ring attaches securely to the back of your phone, providing a comfortable and stable loop for your finger. This drastically improves one-handed use, making it much easier and safer to navigate the large cover and main screens.

In addition to being a secure grip, the O-Mag Ring doubles as a durable kickstand. It rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to prop your Google Pixel 10 up in either or portrait landscape mode at various angles, which is perfect for watching videos, taking video calls, and more. Its strong magnetic attachment makes it easy to snap on when you need it and remove for wireless charging.

Features

• Colors: Carbon
• Build Materials: Metal
• Recycled materials: N/A
• Weight: 60 grams

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Best Google Pixel 10 Power Bank

Keep your Google Pixel 10 powered up on the go with the Anker Nano Power Bank.

Anker Nano Power Bank (10,000mAh, 30W)

$33.99

This compact and portable charger packs a 10,000mAh capacity, which is enough to provide multiple charges for your Google Pixel 10. It features a built-in USB-C cable that doubles as a carrying loop, so you never have to worry about forgetting your charging cable.

The Anker Nano Power Bank delivers up to 30W of power. So, it perfectly matches the fast-charging power supported by the device. The charger also has an additional USB-C and USB-A port for charging other devices. There’s an informative display that shows you the remaining battery percentage, so you’ll always know when it’s time to recharge the power bank itself. For a reliable charging solution, the Anker Nano Power Bank is an excellent Google Pixel 10 companion.

Features

• Colors: Ice Lake Blue, Lilac Purple, Shell White, Sprout Green, Pure Black
• Wireless Charging Support: No
• Build Materials: Plastic
• Recycled materials: 80% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR)
• Dimensions: 103.87 x 52.32 x 25.91 mm
• Weight: 214.89 grams

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Best Google Pixel 10 Wireless Charger

For the most seamless and efficient wireless charging experience for your Google Pixel 10, the official Google Pixelsnap Wireless Charger is the way to go.

Google Pixelsnap Wireless Charger

$39.99

This charger is specifically designed to work with the Google Pixel 10’s PixelSnap technology. This ensures perfect alignment and optimal charging speeds every time you place your phone on it. The magnetic connection makes it easy to use, even in the dark.

The Pixelsnap Wireless Charger delivers a fast and reliable charge. Plus, its minimalist design looks great on any desk or nightstand. It’s a simple and elegant solution for keeping your phone topped up without the hassle of cables. If you want the most convenient and optimized wireless charging for your new phone, the official Google charger is a great choice.

Features

• Colors: Rock Candy
• Wireless Charging Support: Yes
• Build Materials: Polycarbonate, metal ring
• Recycled materials: At least 15% recycled materials
• Dimensions: N/A
• Weight: 53.86 grams

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Best Google Pixel 10 Wired Charger/Power Brick

Like many other modern phones, the Google Pixel 10 doesn’t come with a power brick in the box. If you don’t have one at home, the Anker 312 Charger (30W) is an excellent and affordable option for fast charging.

Anker 312 Charger (30W)

$19.99

This compact and powerful charger can charge your Google Pixel 10 at its maximum supported speed via USB-C.

The Anker 312 features a foldable plug, making it incredibly portable and perfect for travel. It also incorporates Anker’s safety features to protect your device from overcharging and overheating. For a reliable, fast, and compact charging solution, the Anker 312 is a must-have accessory for your handset.

Features

• Colors: Aurora White, Lilac Purple, Misty Blue, Natural Green, Phantom Black
• Build Materials: Plastic
• Recycled materials: N/A
• Dimensions: N/A
• Weight: 45.36 grams

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All wireless chargers are made the same, right? Well, according to Google, that is not the case.

Some users have noted that when trying to charge their Pixel 10 Pro Fold, they get a question mark instead of it actually charging. Google has noticed and issued a statement saying that this issue arises when you use an “incompatible wireless charger”. Google suggests that users use “certified Qi2 wireless chargers” instead. Which should be a no-brainer. But since Qi2 is backward compatible with Qi, it’s a bit surprising that there is an issue.

Google is going to fix this issue, however. So don’t throw out those old Qi chargers just yet. Google will be releasing a fix in the next software update. But for now, rebooting your phone should fix the issue.

Google’s Pixel 10 series is really struggling this year

Google’s off to a pretty rocky start with the Pixel 10 series this year. Nevermind the mid-range chip that is powering the devices, there’s been quite a few issues too. Like with Genshin Impact, a pretty popular game, that doesn’t run properly on the Pixel 10 because Google switched to a PowerVR GPU, and Genshin Impact stopped supporting those GPUs a few months ago.

Now we’re seeing other issues too, but the Genshin Impact issue really can’t be fixed without the company supporting PowerVR again or Google ditching it on Tensor G6.

In the grand scheme of things, this issue with charging is really not a big deal. Especially since this is wireless charging and not USB-C charging, that is the issue. While it is inconvenient, picking up a Qi2 charger for cheap or using a USB-C charger is definitely an easy fix. Check out our best Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold cases and accessories for some good options.

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We’ve recently compared Apple’s most powerful compact smartphone with its equivalent from Google. Now, we’ll compare that same phone from Apple with the vanilla Pixel 10 from Google, which is also a very compact phone. In other words, this is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 10 comparison. These two smartphones have displays of the same size, but they’re quite different otherwise.

The two phones do have several similarities, but that’s pretty much it. We’ll first list their specs, as per usual, and then we’ll jump over to comparing their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. Needless to say, the Pixel 10 is a considerably more affordable phone, so keep that in mind as we go along.

Specs

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

$1,099.99 from Apple

Google Pixel 10

$799

	Apple iPhone 17 Pro	Google Pixel 10
Dimensions	150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm	152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm
Weight	206 grams	204 grams
Display	6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED	6.3-inch Actua OLED display
Refresh rate	1-120Hz	Smooth Display (60-120Hz)
Resolution	2622 x 1206	2424 x 1080
Chipset	Apple A19 Pro	Google Tensor G5
RAM	12GB	12GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB	128GB/256GB
Main camera	48MP (1/1.28 aperture, 1.22um pixel size, sensor-shift OIS, dual pixel PDAF)	48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.0-inch sensor size, 82-degree FoV)
Ultra-wide camera	48MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV, 0.7um pixel size, PDAF)	13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.1-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV)
Telephoto camera	N/A	N/A
Periscope camera	48MP (f/2.8 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 4x optical zoom)	10.8MP (f/3.1 aperture, 1/3.2-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom, 23-degree FoV)
Selfie camera(s)	18MP (f/1.9 aperture, OIS)	10.5MP (f/2.2 aperture, 95-degree FoV)
Battery size	3,988mAh (nano SIM) / 4,252mAh (eSIM only)	4,970mAh
Charging	Wired, 25W MagSafe wireless, 4.5W reverse wired (charger not included)	30W wired, 15W Qi2 wireless (charger not included)
Colors	Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue	Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 10: Design

Both of these phones are made out of aluminum and glass. Both of them also have mostly flat frames, though frames in both cases curve slightly towards the edges. You’ll also find flat displays on both phones and similar corner curvatures. The thing is, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a pill-shaped cutout on its display, while the Google Pixel 10 has a regular display camera hole. Both of those are centered up top. The bezels on the iPhone 17 Pro are thinner than the ones on the Pixel 10. Both phones do have uniform bezels, though.

On the right-hand side of the iPhone 17 Pro, you’ll find the power/lock key, along with the Camera control key. On the left, you’ll find the volume up and down keys, along with the Action key. The Pixel 10, on the other hand, has all of its physical keys on the right side. You’ll find the power/lock button there, and it sits above the volume up and down buttons.

If we flip them around, you’ll realize that both phones include camera bars on the back. The one on the iPhone 17 Pro is a lot larger, though. Both phones include three cameras inside those camera bars, even though they have completely different positioning. The ones on the Pixel 10 are kind of concealed, and do look a bit nicer to look at. Both backplates are mostly flat, and the iPhone 17 Pro also has a separate glass panel on the back, for design purposes, mostly.

Both of these smartphones are IP68 certified. In other words, both of them are water and dust resistant. The two phones are also quite slippery in the hand. Luckily they’re also quite compact. The iPhone 17 Pro is slightly shorter, but they’re basically identical in terms of width, thickness, and weight.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 10: Display

You’ll find a 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display on the back of the iPhone 17 Pro. That panel is flat, and it supports an adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz). HDR10 is also supported, as is Dolby Vision. The peak brightness this display offers is 3,000 nits. The screen-to-body ratio here is around 89%, while the display aspect ratio is 19.5:9. The resolution here is 2622 x 1206 pixels, while the Ceramic Shield 2 protects the screen. This panel also comes with an anti-reflective coating.

The Pixel 10, on the other hand, includes a 6.3-inch OLED panel, which is also flat. This display supports HDR10+ content, and it has a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 86%, while the display aspect ratio is 20:9. The resolution you’ll find here is 2424 x 1080 pixels. This display is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 from Corning.

Both of these displays are actually really good. They are vivid, have great viewing angles, and they’re well-protected, too. Both displays also get more than bright enough when you need them to. The iPhone 17 Pro’s panel does have the advantage of being a bit sharper, while that is also an LTPO panel, which means its refresh rate can go notably lower, down to 1Hz. In other words, it’s better when it comes to power efficiency. That display also comes with an anti-reflective coating, which does make a difference in direct comparison.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 10: Performance

The Apple A19 Pro SoC fuels the iPhone 17 Pro. That is Apple’s latest and most powerful processor. It’s a 3nm chip and comes with a hexa-core GPU. The Google Pixel 10, on the other hand, is fueled by the Google Tensor G5 processor, a 3nm chip. Apple’s processor is more powerful in comparison, however, considerably more powerful. That won’t mean much to many of you, however.

Why is that? Well, both of these chips offer great performance day-to-day. You won’t really notice a difference between them in day-to-day use. Both phones are very snappy, regardless what you throw at them. Both of these processors are more than powerful to handle something like that, there’s no doubt about that. Both of them are also well-optimized for the hardware here, as they are used exclusively in those phone lineups, not in phones from other smartphone OEMs.

What about gaming, though? Well, the iPhone 17 Pro is the better option for gaming, if you’re planning to play graphically-intensive titles. That chip is considerably more powerful, both on the CPU and GPU front. It can handle any game you throw at it without a problem. The phone will also remain cooler during such game sessions. The Pixel 10 is no slouch, though, it can be used for playing games too, just not as efficiently, and it’s the worse choice of the two for gaming.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 10: Battery

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro comes in two battery variants. The eSIM only model, which is available in the US, amongst other countries, includes a larger 4,252mAh battery. The nano SIM model, available in the EU, has a 3,998mAh battery. The Google Pixel 10, on the other hand, comes with a 4,970mAh battery, in all models. Apple’s iPhones usually have smaller batteries than their Android counterparts, so that doesn’t mean anything, really.

In fact, the iPhone 17 Pro does offer better battery life in comparison. It’s not even close, actually. While the Pixel 10’s battery life is passable, it cannot really measure up to what the iPhone 17 Pro offers. Even if you’re a power user, the iPhone 17 Pro can easily get you to the end of the day, at least that was the case for us. We were unable to kill the battery before the end of the day. That was not the case with the Pixel 10, however. In fact, we had to charge that phone during the day a number of times during our review process.

When it comes to charging, the iPhone 17 Pro topped out at 35W, though it didn’t hold that charge speed at all times. It also supports 25W MagSafe wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wired charging. The Pixel 10, on the other hand, supports 30W wired, 15W Qi2 wireless, and 4.5W reverse wired charging. The iPhone 17 Pro can be fully charged in around an hour and 20 minutes, while it’ll take the Pixel 10 an additional 20 minutes on top of that. Neither phone ships with a charger in the box.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 10: Cameras

The iPhone 17 Pro has three cameras on the back. You’ll find a 48-megapixel main camera (1/1.28-inch sensor size), along with a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV), and a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto unit (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 4x optical zoom). There is also an 18-megapixel selfie camera included here.

The Google Pixel 10, on the other hand, also has three cameras on the back, but completely different ones. It includes a 48-megapixel main camera (1/2.0-inch sensor size), along with a 13-megapixel ultrawide unit (1/3.1-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV), and a 10.8-megapixel telephoto unit (1/3.2-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom). A 10.5-megapixel selfie camera sits on the front.

Both of these smartphones do a great job in the photography department, but the iPhone 17 Pro is the better of the two. The images from that phone are closer to what you’d see in real life. It is also more consistent and does a better job in low light. It’s actually a better camera phone across the board. The same goes for video recording and for selfies. The Pixel 10 is good, but it cannot measure up.

Audio

You’ll find stereo speakers on both of these smartphones. The ones on the Google Pixel 10 are louder, though, and it’s quite noticeable. The output quality from both speakers is really good, though.

Neither phone includes an audio jack, but you can use their Type-C ports for that purpose, you’ll need a dongle, though. Both smartphones support Bluetooth 6.0, if you prefer wireless audio to wired audio.

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An annoying bug is still plaguing Google Pixel devices, and that is an issue with calling 911. You’d think that would be an issue that Google would want to fix right away, but it’s still a problem on the Pixel 10.

There are Pixel 10 owners on Reddit complaining about the issue as recently as September. And now there are more reports flooding in that users are unable to reach emergency services.

The issue seems to affect the major US networks including AT&T. Which is a major problem and one that Google needs to fix right away.

A Google Pixel 8 user noted that it took him 10 minutes to reach out to emergency services because the phone wouldn’t make the call without WiFi calling enabled. Even though they were in an area with great coverage. Surprisingly, there wasn’t even a network issue with the major networks nor with emergency services. But for some reason ,there’s still an issue here.

And it’s not limited to the US. Those on Bell in Canada are also experiencing the issue on devices as old as the Pixel 6. The issue in Canada has been resolved however, but not for the US.

Pixel is no stranger to weird and annoying bugs

Since Tensor launched back in 2021 on the Pixel 6, Google has had a lot of bugs it has needed to fix over the past few years. In fact, the Pixel 6 was notoriously bad with bugs. So it’s a little surprising to see it still being an issue with the Pixel 10.

However, this 911 issue isn’t exclusive to Pixel. There are a number of reports of iPhone and Samsung Galaxy users having the same issues rather recently as well.

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