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8.5 / 10
SCORE Google Pixel 10 Pro XL $999 at Best Buy Pros Long software support period
Camera performs well, with impressive AI-assisted Super Res Zoom
Fun and useful new AI skills Cons Tensor G5 isn't as powerful as rivals
Magic Cue of limited use if you don't live strictly in Google's world
Images can look over processed
I've spent a lot of time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, taking photos in Paris and testing it at home in Edinburgh. In short, there's a lot I really like about it. From the slick design and vibrant display to the generally solid cameras, the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL tick a lot of the boxes I'd expect from any top-end phone in 2025.
It's powerful enough for most things you'd throw at it, and it packs in a host of new AI skills. But it's not the most powerful, nor does it have the best camera on a phone. So while it doesn't excel in any specific area, it's best thought of as a superb jack of all trades offering a great everyday experience in a stylish package.
The Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL have the same slick design as last year's Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL. Andrew Lanxon/CNET
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