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13 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-10-20 20:03:00

Other Phones to Consider We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you'll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven't yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for more. Google Pixel 9 series Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Google Pixel 9 series for $599+: The Pixel 9 series (9/10, WIRED Recommends) from 2024 is still a great buy if you can find them on sale. The Pixel 9 is similar to the Pixel 9a but with better build quality

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A week later with Google Pixel 10, I'm wondering why anyone should buy pricier flagships

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-10-20 20:00:18

Google Pixel 10 ZDNET's key takeaways The Pixel 10 has officially launched with a starting price of $799. With a three-camera system, Google Tensor G5, and improved battery life, it's Google's best base model smartphone yet. The main and ultra-wide cameras have been downgraded in order to fit the new telephoto. View now at Google Google's entry-level flagship Pixel has proven to be a capable smartphone, with just the right specs and features to please the masses. So when I switched over to th

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I replaced my Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the Pixel 10 Pro XL for a week - and can't go back

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-10-20 21:00:17

Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL ZDNET's key takeaways The latest Pixel flagships are priced the same as last year, but get meaningful upgrades across the board. The Pro XL model, with its base storage of 256GB and faster wired and wireless charging, is the best Pixel phone right now. You'll just have to settle for the same design and camera hardware as last year. View now at Google View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.

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The Best Gadgets of August 2025

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-10-20 06:07:44

Wow, are we really here again? Already? It’s almost September, folks, and Gizmodo’s consumer tech team is firmly fixed on upcoming events like IFA 2025 in Berlin and Apple’s impending annual iPhone extravaganza (Meta Connect 2025 is mid-month, too!). That being said, there are still a lot of cool gadgets we reviewed in August that deserve one final look back before we dive face-first into a torrential run towards (gulps) CES 2026. ICYMI (make sure it never happens again), I’m rounding up this m

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Hate voicemail? Pixel's new feature replaces it with something way better

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-10-21 17:21:26

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google's Take a Message is available for the Pixel 4 and newer. The feature essentially replaces voicemail. You can see why someone is calling and answer a call you declined. Google has quietly dropped a pretty cool call screening feature, and most Pixel phones from the past six years are getting it. When the Pixel 10 debuted last week, among its new features was something called Take a Message. A

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Google Pixel 10 series review: Don’t call it an Android

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-22 13:35:05

After ten generations of Pixels, Google's phones have never been more like the iPhone, and we mean that both as a compliment and a gentle criticism. For people who miss the days of low-cost, tinkering-friendly Nexus phones, Google's vision is moving ever further away from that, but the attention to detail and overall polish of the Pixel experience continue with the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL. These are objectively good phones with possibly the best cameras on the market, and they're also a

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Considering the Pixel 10 Pro? I recommend buying these 5 phones instead - here's why

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2025-10-22 17:03:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Pixel 10 Pro faces tough competition at the $1,000 price tier. Samsung, Apple, and OnePlus offer strong alternatives. Last year's Pixel 9 Pro still delivers great value. Google's latest flagship, the Pixel 10 Pro, is finally here, bringing its Pixelized blend of AI smarts and photographic intelligence to the premium Android space. I'm always excited for the release of a new Pixel, but now more t

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I ran a 100x camera zoom test with the Pixel 10 Pro and Samsung S25 Ultra - and there's a clear winner

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-10-22 17:11:00

Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL ZDNET's key takeaways The latest Pixel flagships are priced the same as last year, but get meaningful upgrades across the board. The Pro XL model, with its base storage of 256GB and faster wired and wireless charging, is the best Pixel phone right now. You'll just have to settle for the same design and camera hardware as last year. View now at Google View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.

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Get a Google Pixel 10? You need to change this display setting immediately

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-21 18:00:35

Joe Maring / Android Authority There’s a lot to like about the Google Pixel 10. The triple-camera system on the back is one of the most impressive we’ve seen for a non-Pro Pixel. Magnetic Qi2 charging is a fantastic addition, the Tensor G5 is a significant upgrade, and the Indigo color this year is oh-so-pretty. Google has also been at the top of its display game for a while now, and the Pixel 10 is no exception. With a 6.3-inch OLED panel, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 3,000 nits of peak br

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Google will throttle Pixel 10 charging, battery and that makes me upset

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-22 21:00:20

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google announced a mandatory Battery Health Assistance (BHA) feature for the Pixel 9a earlier this year. This feature essentially reduces the battery’s effective capacity and charging speeds as the cell ages, in the name of safety. This greatly concerned me, as the feature was optional for previously released Pixel phones. Now, Google has confirmed that this feature is also mandatory on the Pixel 10 series of phones. And this decision isn’t great at best and

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Another Pixel app gets a splash of Material 3 Expressive design

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-23 03:32:45

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel Sounds app is getting a Material 3 Expressive redesign. The update rearranges sound collections into grids and introduces new shapes for selections. The redesign is currently officially limited to the Pixel 10, but you can update any older Pixel by sideloading the APK. There’s no better way for Google to inspire developers to embrace Android’s new design philosophy than by adopting new elements itself. That’s precisely what it has been doing.

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Calling Pixel 10 owners! What do you think of your brand new phone?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-23 03:48:21

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. Early birds are now receiving their Pixel 10 devices, as retail sales and pre-order shipments begin pumping through the supply line. Getting a new phone, especially one with so much promise from a prominent manufacturer like Google, is always exciting. But while hype is one thing, actual hands-o

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Forget the Pixel 10 camera’s silly pinch-to-zoom, this is the one trick I use instead

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-23 05:00:40

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority As much as I’ve loved using the zoom lenses on my Pixel phones since the Pixel 6 Pro, I’ll admit that it’s a pain to find the exact zoom level I need with Google’s silly camera UI. Pinching to zoom is not as precise as I like it to be, and I like round numbers, so you’ll never see me zoom to something like 6.4x or 12.9x. I’d rather move my hand or step forward/back to get a round number. The other reason is that Google allows for lossless zoom at specific leve

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The Morning After: The verdict on Google's Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-23 06:15:37

We’ve reviewed half of the Pixel 10 series, and Google continues to improve its phones in very tangible ways. We scored the Pixel 10 Pro 94, which is a high score, but well deserved. With brighter screens, a faster Tensor G5 chip and a bigger battery, a lot of the improvements are software based. Magic Cue uses on-device AI to surface relevant information from apps, reducing app-hopping. Engadget The camera app also introduces Camera Coach for shooting directions and to highlight various camer

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Here’s where to get the factory images for your new Pixel 10

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-23 02:12:00

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The factory images for the Pixel 10 series have been posted online. The factory images for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold are not up yet. It’s August 28, which means today is the day that Pixel 10 shipments go out. After all the leaks, it’s nice to finally see the device starting to land in the hands of owners. Along with the release of the new flagship phone, Google also picked today to post the Pixel 10 family’s factory images. Don’t want to miss the best fr

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Google's new Pixel phone insurance includes unlimited claims, but is it legit? I did the math

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-10-23 06:00:17

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's takeaways Google has a new device protection program called Pixel Care+. The program is designed to protect newer flagship devices. Customers can get free screen and battery replacements Pixel and Fitbit owners are about to have a lot more peace of mind, as Google has launched a new protection program for Pixel and Fitbit devices -- including phones, tablets, and wearables. In an announcement this week, the

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Google's New Pixel Studio Is Weirdly Obsessed With the iPhone

cnet.com Andrew Lanxon 2025-10-23 12:41:00

Pixel Studio launched on the Pixel 9 series last year, but the Pixel 10 Pro allowed me to spend time testing Pixel Studio using a more advanced generative AI model. The result is better quality images, a much deeper understanding of keywords and a wider range of image styles that can be created. But its quality goes deeper, being now able to generate actual text instead of strings of nonsense as well as creating pictures of people -- including photorealistic depictions of known faces like Taylo

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Google Play Store is making the move to your Pixel 10 a bit less chaotic

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-23 17:17:49

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Play Store Downloads list now separates restored apps into a “From previous device” section during the setup process. The change was spotted by a tipster while restoring apps on a Pixel 10 Pro XL. It’s a small tweak that could make the transfer to a new device marginally less overwhelming. If you’ve just picked up a new Pixel 10 or any other Android phone, you’ll know the chaos of transferring everything from your old handset. Restoring dozens or

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Google Has a New Device Protection Program: Here's What to Know About Pixel Care Plus

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-23 15:15:00

Thinking about getting the new Google Pixel 10? Google has a new way to protect your new device at a monthly rate with a newly renovated device protection program, Pixel Care Plus, that replaces Google Preferred Care. Pixel Care Plus covers damage from accidents, such as water spills or screen cracks. It also offers unlimited free screen repairs and battery replacements. Additionally, the program covers loss and theft protection with a separate plan. But before you gear up to register your smar

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Google launches Pixel Care+ device protection with unlimited claims - is your device eligible?

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-10-23 21:04:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's takeaways Google has a new device protection program called Pixel Care+. The program is designed to protect newer flagship devices. Customers can get free screen and battery replacements Pixel and Fitbit owners are about to have a lot more peace of mind, as Google has launched a new protection program for Pixel and Fitbit devices -- including phones, tablets, and wearables. In an announcement this week, the comp

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Android Auto is glitching out for some new Pixel 10 owners, because of course it is

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-24 01:20:20

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel 10 deliveries have started arriving for shoppers who got their orders in early. Multiple new Pixel 10 owners have reported running into Android Auto failures that aren’t happening with other phones. Issues include display freeze-ups and getting stuck on the Android Auto logo. Google’s latest smartphones have arrived — and we don’t just mean they’ve gone official, as they did at last week’s Made By Google event. Today is the official ship date fo

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Google Has a New Device Protection Program: Here's What to Know About Pixel Care+

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-24 01:15:00

Thinking about getting the new Google Pixel 10? Google has a new way to protect your new device at a monthly rate with a newly renovated device protection program, Pixel Care Plus, that replaces Google Preferred Care. Pixel Care Plus covers damage from accidents, such as water spills or screen cracks. It also offers unlimited free screen repairs and battery replacements. Additionally, the program covers loss and theft protection with a separate plan. But before you gear up to register your smar

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Google’s Pixel Care Plus includes free screen and battery repair

theverge.com Terrence O'Brien 2025-10-24 05:24:50

Google is phasing out its Preferred Care extended warranty plan for the Pixel Care Plus program. Pricing between the two is pretty similar. You’ll still pay $8 per-month, or $159 for a two-year plan on a Pixel 9. For a Pixel 10 Pro Fold, that jumps up to $339 for two years, or $18 per-month, with the optional loss and theft package for a small extra charge. The big changes here are that screen and battery repairs are free, and service fees for other accidental damage are much lower. Under the o

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Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Has Google closed the gap? [Video]

9to5mac.com Damien Wilde 2025-10-24 13:42:35

From jibes to full-blown homage, the Pixel 10 Pro XL owes a lot to the iPhone and, by extension, the 16 Pro Max. Just how does Apple’s best device of last year stack up against Google’s best of this year? Here’s all you need to know. Before we start comparing Apples to Googles, we must acknowledge that things can’t be like-for-like. If you’re an Android person—like us—you probably don’t care about iOS things. If you’re an iOS person, you probably don’t care about Android. That’s absolutely fine

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You’re wrong about the Pixel 10 Pro

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-24 15:00:52

When Google finally revealed the Pixel 10 series last week, I was there. I got to attend a secret preview of the phones a week before the launch, and I was in the live audience for the cringeworthy Jimmy Fallon event that showed the phones to the public for the first time. It was an incredibly exciting time for me, because I’m a huge fan of what Google is trying to do with its Pixel line. But you know who wasn’t so excited about it? A lot of you. Almost immediately after the reveal, the intern

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Honor’s Magic V5 foldable almost feels too thin

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-24 21:30:22

As soon as I picked up Honor’s Magic V5, I was a little concerned about its durability. The fourth generation of Honor’s Android foldable may not be massively thinner than its predecessor, but it sure feels like it. Yes, it’s built with aerospace-grade materials to make it sturdy despite its svelteness, but it’s also the first foldable I’d insist on buying a case for because goodness me, it’s thin. If you recall, the last handset in this series was the Magic V3 and no, you haven’t fallen asleep

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The Pixel 10 fixes my biggest hardware pet peeve, but many of you won’t see it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-25 05:00:30

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Much ink has been spilled around the Pixel 10’s SIM situation. In the US, the three main phones — Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL — ship without a physical SIM slot. You can use two eSIMs at the same time, and some of us think that’s fine. While I do love my eSIMs, I’m not ready to adopt them full time just yet, so you can’t imagine my relief when we learned that the rest of the world gets to keep the slot. My biggest relief, though, came when I discovered wh

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Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra: Android Camera Battle

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-25 05:00:13

Smartphone cameras carry a lot of responsibility. They need to automatically make great images in any situation at a moment's notice. They're limited by the physics of small lenses, small sensors and less-than-ideal ergonomics. The photos they create need to be ready to share immediately, with no expectation that the images will be edited and refined later. Many phones hit a few of those targets, but a small number strive to be the best smartphone cameras you can pocket. The Samsung Galaxy S25

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Google says it’s easier to switch from iPhone to Pixel 10, but is it really? We tried it out

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-25 13:29:41

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Apple iPhone owners can now use the Pixel Head Start Tool to prepare their data for a switch to a Pixel 10 series phone. The feature lets you prepare your iPhone’s passwords and photos for transfer before the Pixel 10 device arrives. However, this doesn’t seem like a huge upgrade over previous transfer solutions. Google launched the Pixel 10 series last week, and the company says it’s streamlined the process of switching from an iPhone to a Pixel 10 s

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I installed the Pixel 10’s Daily Hub on a Samsung phone, and here’s the proof

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-25 15:39:10

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Pixel 10 family’s Daily Hub feature can be sideloaded on phones from other manufacturers. We sideloaded the app on Samsung and vivo phones, and it generally worked as expected. Daily Hub is effectively Google’s take on Samsung’s Now Brief. The Pixel 10 phones have a Daily Hub feature, which is basically Google’s attempt at the Samsung Now Brief feature. This dedicated screen displays calendar info, suggested videos, and a few other recommend

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A week later with Google Pixel 10, I'm wondering why anyone should buy pricier flagships

I replaced my Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the Pixel 10 Pro XL for a week - and can't go back

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Hate voicemail? Pixel's new feature replaces it with something way better

Google Pixel 10 series review: Don’t call it an Android

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Forget the Pixel 10 camera’s silly pinch-to-zoom, this is the one trick I use instead

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