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As with every Google Pixel launch, this year’s Pixel 10 series has been no stranger to criticism, with much of it directed at the Pixel 10’s poor specs.
Compared to flagships from Samsung, OnePlus, and others, there’s plenty to critique about the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro. The Pixel 10 lineup doesn’t stand out for its amazing battery life. Google isn’t pushing any boundaries with its wired charge speeds. And, perhaps the hottest point of contention, the Tensor G5 chip just isn’t as powerful as its Snapdragon and MediaTek rivals.
Those are all fair points to raise, and if you’re a power user, I understand why those shortcomings can make Google’s Pixel phones so unappealing. But despite those weaker specs, there’s a reason why I stick with Pixel, and it’s something no other Android phone can replicate.
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Google’s Pixel features make a difference
That reason is the day-to-day experience of using a Pixel. My Pixel 10 Pro may not last for two days on a charge or be the best for mobile gaming, but I’m OK with that. In exchange for bleeding-edge specifications, the Pixel rewards me with a suite of software features that I’d rather have instead. And if you also use a Pixel, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
We often mention Pixel-exclusive features in passing when talking about Pixel phones, but that doesn’t do the features justice. Take Google’s Call Assist tools as an example. It’s one thing to say they’re great, but once you use them for yourself, you realize just how game-changing they really are.
Every Android phone has some type of spam call filtering, but Scam Detection on Pixel phones is by far the best I’ve ever used. It runs on-device to answer suspected scam calls in the background, so your phone never rings, and you don’t need to do anything. As a result, I receive significantly fewer spam calls when I use a Pixel compared to any other Android phone, and that alone is a massive win.
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