Pixel 10 Pro Long-Term Review: Surprising Performance

After months with the Pixel 10 Pro & Pro XL, here’s how they truly hold up: superb cameras, polished software, dependable performance—but not quite on par with Samsung or Apple in raw power or finish. Still, it’s Google’s most comfortable and consistent Pixel yet.

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Timestamps
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00:00 – Intro
00:32 – Pro vs XL
00:54 – Display
01:11 – Colors
01:46 – Pixel Snap
02:22 – Design
02:56 – Performance
05:13 – Camera
07:36 – Battery
08:46 – Verdict
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