Joe Maring / Android Authority
The Google Pixel 10 Pro has been my go-to Android phone since late August, and since then, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every second with it. The cameras are exceptional, the software is great, and the built-in magnets have ruined me for phones without them.
Unfortunately, after three months of daily use with the Pixel 10 Pro, it’s already picked up some pretty noticeable wear and tear — specifically, a deep scratch on the display that’s annoying me to no end.
It’s a big, unsightly scratch, and it all could have been avoided if I had just used a case and a screen protector.
Do you use a case and/or screen protector on your phone? 348 votes Yes, both. 54 % Only a case, no screen protector. 32 % Only a screen protector, no case. 5 % Nope, I don't use either. 9 %
Let’s take a look at the damage
Joe Maring / Android Authority
Looking at my Pixel 10 Pro’s display, there are actually scratches all over it. However, most of them are very light and only visible when the display is off and I’m looking at the screen under an overhead light. I also can’t feel them at all when using the touchscreen. These are the types of scratches I expect to see on any phone after a few weeks of use, let alone three months.
The problem is a deeper series of scratches around the middle of the screen, which you can see in the photos throughout the article. It looks like a small circle of scratches, including one line that extends down the glass a bit.
Compared to the other scratches on the screen, these are significantly deeper. Not only can I easily see them when the display is off, but they’re (unfortunately) most noticeable when it’s on, creating a distracting rainbow behind them, especially against a white or light-colored background.
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