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8.7 / 10
SCORE Pixel 10 $799 at Google Pros 5x telephoto camera
Long-lasting battery
Practical AI features like Magic Cue and Voice Translate
Same $799 price tag as last year's Pixel 9 Cons Some AI features are a work in progress
Similar appearance to Pixel 9
The Google Pixel 10 stole the spotlight during my weekend trip to San Luis Obispo, California -- and not just because of its eye-catching yellow-green design. As my friends and I marveled at the beachside cliffs, swanky mansions and swaying palm trees, we also gawked at the pictures I snapped at each zoom level, including 20x digital zoom -- something I'd typically never dare to do for fear of grainy photos.
But far from grainy, the images of Barbie pink mansions and secluded coves came out much clearer and more vivid than I'd expected, thanks to Google's Super Res Zoom feature, which uses AI to spruce up photos. This, paired with a standout main camera and a new 5x telephoto lens, makes the baseline Pixel a worthy choice for anyone who's likely to choose a phone based on camera capabilities, even if it's not as souped-up as the high-end Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL.
It's not just the camera that helps the Pixel 10 stand out, but also its long-lasting battery and integrated AI features that make everything from tracking down your reservations to snapping a decent group photo much easier. I spent a week with Google's latest baseline phone and was pleased with how effortlessly capable and reliable it is -- which is exactly what a $799 device ultimately should be.
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