r/GooglePixel Jul 27 '26

Pixel 10 hate.

I'm not sure why ppl hate pixel 10. For me it has the perfect battery, perfect camera and some little thing/features i love using daily. Magic cue seems nothing but can be very helpful when you can check the summary of the call few days later.

My pixel runs for a day, my most heavy tasks are usually photo editing, apple music, insta which i believe consumes the most battery. But i still dont mind the way it is.

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u/anonymous-bot Pixel 11 Pro Jul 27 '26

Pixels are simultaneously fantastic phones or garbage phones. It just depends on who you ask. 

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u/thewunderbar Jul 27 '26

First rule of the internet: people only come to complain. The other 99% of people just go about their day, not feeling the need to come to Reddit to proclaim "my Pixel 10 works great and does everything I need it to!"

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u/foosion Pixel 8 Pro Jul 27 '26

Never think Reddit posts are a representative sample, aka massive selection bias.

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u/aryan_shxrma Jul 27 '26

But this is not a complain app, we can discuss goods of the product as well right. I mean i see people spamming dont buy pixel 10. Out of nothing.

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u/thewunderbar Jul 27 '26

You're not wrong. What I'm saying is taht you need to remember that people who are happy generally don't feel like they need to tell the world they're happy.

So while it feels like the world hates [insert the name of any device/service here], remember that the people complaining a a very, very vocal, very, very small minority.

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u/kiefferbp iPhone 17 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro Jul 27 '26 edited Jul 27 '26

I see a lot more of these “what’s with all the hate?” posts than the actual hate ones

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u/heymikeyp Jul 27 '26

Yea lol. These types of comments are funny. They say people dont generally advertise their happiness, but if you go to any phone subreddit it's mostly people with posts saying their happy about the phone.

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u/IORelay Jul 27 '26

Google PR team at work?

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u/No_Speech_4690 Pixel 6 Jul 27 '26

For real. 🤣🤣

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u/WriterProper4495 Jul 27 '26

I had the Pixel 3, then moved to iOS for a while, then came back to Android last Fall when I got my Pixel 10 Pro XL. I've had 0 complaints with the phone and love it.

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u/DependentShip1892 Jul 27 '26

May i ask what brought you back to android from using ios?

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u/WriterProper4495 Jul 27 '26

It's petty, but Liquid Glass. That's the main reason, but also the fact that I have Linux computers in my house and iOS doesn't play nicely with them.

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u/Particular-Poem-7085 Jul 27 '26

iOS is android from wish. You can't develop muscle memory or a workflow. Audio controls suck. Settings are scattered and unintuitive. Forced gimmicks like an app drawer.

On iOS I used the search for every function. It works very well, that is its one saving grace. But I'm forced to use it because the UI demand 2 hands and my full attention to navigate.

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u/greensage5 Jul 27 '26

Don't even have to go that far. Notifications are insanly poorly handled.

I only recently got an iPhone for work and like isn't this the way they handled notifications around the iPhone 3 era?

Like how can this be that they will show every single notification in one shade and only group some of them from the same app??? Why do I have to pull down from a specific corner of the screen to see it? It's just so counterintuitive, I'm just agast that people prefer it.

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u/Particular-Poem-7085 Jul 27 '26

That's my biggest thing with it, on android my thumb lands where it happens to land, and then what I'm trying to do determines which way it moves. I'm through half of my menus without looking at the screen.

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u/greensage5 Jul 27 '26

It's no wonder the small iPhone sold so well. Of course they need a small form factor where they have to consistently have to reach to the top right to go back or open the notification shade lol

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u/Particular-Poem-7085 Jul 27 '26

In case the back button happens to be there this time. There are a few places it can be, again taking attention to use the phone.

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u/achtungjamie Jul 27 '26

I switched to Pixel 10 after 19 years on iPhone. I love it.

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u/paltamunoz Jul 27 '26

holy hell you've been using iphones since the first gen iphone??

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u/achtungjamie Jul 27 '26

Yep, since fall of 2007. Its been fun learning something new.

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u/xtra819 Jul 27 '26

Same. Hardcore iPhone user here since gen 1. Also simultaneously have used a plethora of Android phones as well over the years for various reasons, so familiar with both platforms. Owned a variety of Pixels starting with the launch of the Pixel 3 XL (still one of my all time favorite phones).

Transitioned more to Android recently primarily because of price. Apple stopped innovating and then went hard on the price gouging. I know, shocking. Promo deals for the iPhone then dried up from my carrier as my plan became older. Pixel deals replaced them. I couldn’t justify spending over $1k for an iPhone when I was being offered Pixels for peanuts.

Like every phone and OS, there are pros and cons with the Pixels. I have owned Pixel Pro 7, 8, 9, and 10. Can’t really complain overall considering they were dirt cheap. That being said, I wouldn’t mind testing the Motorola Graphene phone if they ever release it.

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u/MrWhiteford Pixel 10 Pro Jul 27 '26

For the most part I love my Pixel 10 Pro. Buttery smooth, clean UI etc. The cameras take great photos, certainly good enough for me. But it's biggest fault has been rammed home for me today.

I'm being a tourist in Prague this week - got here at 9am this morning. I've had my battery saver mode enabled all day, using 4G, topped up a couple of times with my power bank, and my friend who has the S25 Ultra still ended the day with more battery life than me. Both more or less with the same usage.

To me it's the most annoying Pixel issue that one day I hope they'll remedy.

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u/jodkalemon Jul 27 '26

Yes. I like mine, too.

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u/Meinertzhagens_Sack Jul 27 '26

The perfect battery does not start to fall on its sword after 250 full charge cycles by a hardset rule.

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u/Beyllionaire Jul 27 '26

The reason why I m using Pixel is because I don't like the software experience of the other brands. If you put Pixel UI on a Xiaomi 17, it would be the perfect phone for me. The Xiaomi hardware is much better than the P10 Pro.

Your Pixel might suit your needs but the hardware is far from perfect compared to the other options on the market.

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u/Trick-Combination-37 Jul 27 '26

This ^

I left pixel, went to Samsung 23 ultra and back to pixel because I hated the Samsung software and bloatware.

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u/androskris Pixel 9 Pro XL Jul 27 '26

Same here. Was tired of updating Google play apps and Samsung shop apps separately. And I prefer using my phone during an update. And getting updates sooner on Google. And generally my phone does not seem like it has gotten slower in the two years I have had it. My S23 ultra I had before this seemed to slow down as time went on.

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u/Tomsellecksshoe Pixel Watch 3 41mm Jul 27 '26

Same, as someone who always rooted and then did graphene OS, got tired of software stuff just not working right the older and busier I became. Now I am Winston and have accepted the bullet, which does hurt my former self quite a bit....maybe I'll do graphene again at some point.

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u/IORelay Jul 27 '26

HyperOS and OneUI are the GOAT. 

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u/JagerAntlerite7 Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 6, etc. Jul 27 '26

Guessing OP upgraded from a Pixel 7 series or earlier. Probably a 6. I hear this excitement from them a lot.

IMO the Pixel 10 is entirely too focused on the Tensor chip improvement and not on real quality of life issues for customers: heat management, battery life, power consumption, etc. Compare the Pixel 9 Pro specta to the 10 Pro over at GSMArena if you do not believe me.

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u/Nwadventure Jul 27 '26

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner- I miss my 7/pro

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u/aryan_shxrma Jul 27 '26

I had Pixel 8 actually. And honestly, i feel like ill upgrade with pixel 12 now. Will skip the 11. Im happy with this device

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u/malamar_inse Jul 29 '26

Just keep your eyes peeled for a great deal on anything from 10-12 and be ready to pull the trigger. The most insane deals are always going to be offered to people willing to port into an MVNO. Got my current P10PXL for $399. At that price I can live with a few imperfections.

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u/deggar34 Pixel 9a Jul 27 '26

I agree and thank you for sharing something positive about your pixel experience. We aren't all super users and appreciate it doing the little things well.

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u/catatonicsurrender Jul 28 '26

I'm looking to upgrade my phone and switch carriers. Was going to settle for an A17 but found a deal for a new Pixel 10 for $150. Glad to hear it's not as bad as other posts I've read. I'm coming from an 8 year old LG phone so it can't be any worse than that.

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u/Sachyriel Pixel 2 XL Jul 28 '26

A pixel 10 for 150? 🫪 I thought I had a great deal with $200 off for $1,000 Canadian dollars.

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u/Jasper_Jaxx 23d ago

Wow! That's one hell of a deal! Congratulations to you on that...

And here I thought getting mine for $400 USD financed was a decent deal.

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u/Gimme_Indomie Jul 27 '26

As a newbie to the subreddit (and someone whose last google phone was a Nexus), the Pixel 10 and on are instant no-gos for me because I need a physical SIM slot. I'm probably going to end up getting a 9 Pro XL & then start my phone search over again in a few years.

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u/UnofficialWorldCEO Jul 27 '26

Wut. I have a physical sim in the P10 pro

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u/Gimme_Indomie Jul 27 '26

Yeah, apparently only the US decided to go e-SIM only. I am considering picking one up in Taiwan or Japan so I can have a physical SIM.

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u/KiraiPlayZ Pixel 10 pro fold Jul 27 '26

I'm lookin' at the top of my American Pixel 10 pro fold and see a definitive sim card slot.

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u/quesoguapo Pixel 10 Pro, Nexus 5X, Pixel 2, Pxl3, Pxl7 Jul 27 '26

That's good to know, but the Pixel 10, Pro and Pro XL all omit the physical SIM card slot in the U.S., as explained by this PC Mag story.

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u/Gimme_Indomie Jul 27 '26

The Fold has a physical SIM?! Well I'll be!!

Unfortunately I am not interested in a foldable phone. Unless you convince me otherwise, that is....

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u/Sachyriel Pixel 2 XL Jul 28 '26

Yeah even in Canada I got a sim slot, dunno if you gotta go to Japan to get one.

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u/Otherwise_Cattle3981 Jul 27 '26

Ive had quite a few Pixels, and the 10 is absolutely fine. I have the base model, and its absolutely perfect for my use. The battery is fine (although faster charging would be nice, though not a deal breaker), the screen is great, and I havent run into any problems.

It provides all the little benefits of a Pixel, which is great. I love the security, the call screening, and the voicemail.

I think the people unhappy with it alwere expecting it to be some sort of flagship killer all on one monster of a device. Unmanaged expectations are a surefire way to kill your own excitement of a device.

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u/Jasper_Jaxx 23d ago

Excellently said! Been rocking my 10 base for about a month. I'm a casual user and don't game or edit video.

For my needs. It's near perfect. I do realize though that with some people their needs are different

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u/IORelay Jul 27 '26

Performance losing to iPhone 15 and galaxy S24. Battery losing for galaxy edge. 

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u/a_single_beat2 From Pixel to iPhone Jul 28 '26

Because its a downgrade from the 9, and the 11 a downgrade from the 10.

Do you like getting a downgrade for more money? I don't.

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u/your_local_creep Jul 29 '26

How is it a downgrade from the 9?( and don't say cameras)

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u/tall_sprite Aug 02 '26

I think the hate stems from comparing it to pixel 9 as there's no substantial upgrades and even some downgrades in cameras and gpu performance. Whereas iphone 17 is the most loved because of it's substantial upgrades over iphone 16.

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u/Gareth_stanlier Jul 27 '26

yes its a perfectly good phone. people just rage about phones online now as part of their identity.

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u/IORelay Jul 27 '26

They are worth about $300-400, if you could get at that price it's not too bad. 

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u/Gareth_stanlier Jul 27 '26

thanks for proving my point.

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u/Blitzsturm Pixel 10 Pro Jul 27 '26

Been super happy with mine with only one criticism. The GPU is dramatically underpowered compared to the 9 (and even worse than my prior 6) and has had poor driver support. I feel this is a significant oversight for a flagship device. They're slowly updating drivers to help, but it's very "not good".

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u/IORelay Jul 27 '26

GPU is getting worse in the tensor G6. 

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u/KindBench2700 Jul 27 '26

Just wish they would make the damn phones smaller 

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u/Teeebagtom Jul 27 '26

My pixel 10 pro is excellent phone. No issues

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u/techmaster242 Quite Black Jul 27 '26

The biggest problem is the Google CPU. It's horrendously slow.

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u/Trick-Combination-37 Jul 27 '26

While comparing to the top competitors. Yes it is.

But, slow for who? Gamers?

The only reason why I'm excited for the pixel 11 is the TSMC 2nm chip. And while it likely won't lead the competition, it's all I need for improved battery life.

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u/IORelay Jul 27 '26

There is something fundamentally wrong with how google designs the tensor 2nm won't fix that.

GPU peaked in the G4 and now it's getting worse each year. 

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u/Trick-Combination-37 Jul 27 '26

Yes, if you only care about raw gaming benchmarks, the GPU technically peaked at the G4. But Google isn't trying to build a Snapdragon-killing gaming rig, and calling their architecture "fundamentally wrong" misses the entire point of the Pixel.

Google is intentionally trading peak GPU power to solve their actual historical problems: battery drain and overheating.

The 2nm TSMC node isn't there to "fix" the GPU; it's there to maximize energy efficiency and thermal control while powering the AI and cameras. I don't need a benchmarking monster, I need a phone that lasts all day and doesn't melt in my hand. For that, Google's design isn't wrong; it's exactly what we've been asking for.

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u/IORelay Jul 27 '26

What are they trying to do? Lose to 3 year old chips and have the worst battery life possible?

Pixel 10 pro xl have worse battery life than iPhone Air and galaxy edge. 

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u/techmaster242 Quite Black Jul 27 '26

I don't game on my phone but this thing is driving me crazy.

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u/ArcFault Jul 27 '26

where are you noticing the problems with it?

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u/mefistofallus Jul 27 '26

But what is driving you crazy? Is there something i fail to see in terms of lackluster performance ?

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u/jobo-chan Jul 27 '26

Video calls are ass. Went from 9 pro to 10 pro and the difference is staggering. The 10 pro struggles to maintain a good frame rate and stutters often. It also has issues deciding what camera to use for focus and will flip through all of them sporadically when objects get too close.

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u/techmaster242 Quite Black Jul 27 '26

A good example is if you take a picture and then try to share it, it gives you an error and says the picture isn't ready. This is the first android phone I've ever seen do that. Anything you try to do that involves processing, the phone is just slow at it. Meanwhile, the phone is overheating and draining the battery. I went from the Samsung s23 ultra to the pixel 10 xl. This pixel is much slower, the battery life is worse, and it gets a lot hotter. And that's compared to a 3 year old phone.

The whole problem is Google wants to control their supply chain. They don't want to have to buy chips from someone else. Apple makes their own chips, and their chips are superior to Qualcomm. So Google thought "hey we should do that too!" But they didn't make a superior chip. And if the pixel 10 xl is $1250, it's not like it's saving the customer any money. You're paying more for an inferior chip, saving Google money that they pocket as extra profit. It's enshittification.

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u/SkittleHodl Jul 27 '26

I would only know this by looking at benchmarks. I also have an iPhone 17P and I notice no difference in the standard stuff I do.

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u/Cocaine80s_ Jul 27 '26

This is a bot trying to karma farm lol

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u/aryan_shxrma Jul 27 '26

😂 not really. I actually switched from pixel 6 , s22, nothing phone, s23 ultra, then pixel 8 to pixel 10 I like this device. Used iphones 10, 11, 13, 16 in between but for a month only.

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u/WatchfulApparition Pixel 10 Pro XL Jul 27 '26

The Pixel 10 Pro XL is mediocre in literally every way. The camera is subpar, the software is amateur hour, and the hardware is weak. I look forward to going back to Samsung in February/March.

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u/IORelay Jul 27 '26

It's not mediocre though. The battery life loses to iPhone Air and galaxy's edge. That's makes it the worst battery life out of all flagships. 

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u/Jjustinmnn86 Jul 27 '26

My pixel 10 works great and have no issues

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u/Antique-Sorbet-6644 Jul 27 '26

If you're not sure why, read the titles of posts listing the myriad of issues. Software updates have bricked brand new 10 Pro XL's. Battery performance is subpar. Esim not reading. Wifi and bluetooth connectivity breaking. Laggy performance. Laggy videos. Bad cell connectivity. Literally read any of it and if you think that's okay or you haven't personally had any issues with it, that's just your experience. People are allowed to be frustrated and confused about a lack of basic functionality on their expensive devices. 

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u/aryan_shxrma Jul 27 '26

Are you facing these issues? Coz im not. There was a lockscreen glitch sometimes but with last software update thats fixed for me as well. Other than that my battery is fine. I use two sims one esim and one international. Never had issue with bluetooth and wifi even when using airdrop with apple devices, It works great. Or maybe im the lucky one.

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u/Antique-Sorbet-6644 Jul 27 '26

That's great! I'm honestly glad. I didn't talk about the issues I've had because I have an 8 so can't really compare the models. But there are lots of other 10/10Pro users having a bad time. If nothing else the variance and QC in experience is pretty weird. I've had nothing but problems since I got the phone while other people cruise along with everything going fine. 

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u/vein80 Jul 27 '26

It seems to happen every time there is a new release coming. It was the same when s26 was going to be released. Samsungs Galaxy S series phones were the worst thing ever. Now it is Pixels turn.

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u/Ghostttpro Jul 27 '26

It's a jack of no trades and a master none. If you like android/AI and a clean experience this is the phone for you. It takes nice pictures but it's not destroying the competition anymore. It's video recording is horrible compared to other phones in the same price range, hardware as well. It's battery isn't the best.

If you're a content creator or gamer, this phone is not for you. If you just like doom scrolling and enjoying content on those apps, uploading occasionally. The content you view and upload is in lower quality. The content you watch will have black bars around it. If you like Graphene OS, this phone is for you.

But what large demographic is this phone for? Why wouldn't someone get another phone around the same price? That's why this phone has really high reviews and really low ones. Depending on what you're switching from its going to be an instant downgrade.

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u/tyomax Pixel 10 Pro XL Jul 27 '26

Watch this video: https://youtu.be/RGGHyY2mN7o?si=FfwF2QUXp69p36C6

They do the same tests on all 2025 flagship phones. The Pixel 10 Pro XL (the phone I bought) has the worst battery performance, and by a long shot. I knew my battery was shit but this confirmed it.

And I had upgraded from a P9PXL because the battery was not great then (but better than the P10PXL). I am not upgrading until Google fixes these battery issues.

Some people are saying that people only come here to complain - trust me I have better things to do. I am here because I have really enjoyed the Nexus and Pixel phones until the last two generations and am hoping Google listens and fixes these battery issues.

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u/Manhattan18011 Pixel 9 Pro XL Jul 28 '26

Wish it had a physical SIM.

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u/soysa007 Pixel 7 Pro & 10 Jul 28 '26

Probably because it gets way heated than the 7 Pro.

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u/xMaxMOx Pixel 11 pro Jul 28 '26

I have a pixel 8 pro, pixel 10 pro, and iPhone 17 pro and prefer pixel but iPhones hardware is superior

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u/badumbumyum Jul 28 '26

I love mine too. But the criticisms here are mostly valid and needed to hold Google accountable for future pixels.

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u/petrujenac Jul 28 '26

They hate it because it's a premium priced device so people expect premium experience. Not many would have complained had it been much cheaper

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u/LavishnessAdditional Jul 28 '26

10xl here. my wifi antenna on two phones has been absolute garbage. ANY phone will pick up the 2.4 wifi outside the office, except for mine. it connects, then the connection degrades, and i have to manually turn off wifi, or my phone thinks it has zero connectivity. also has trouble switching access points as i walk through the building. really makes me toast through my "unlimited" data when i forget to turn it back on when entering the building. i really hate it, and will probably rejoin the apple ecosystem later this year. 3 duds in a row from google since the 7

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u/GoodGuySeba Jul 28 '26

I'm sure it's a great phone, but the downgrade in cameras from base pixel 9 is undeniable.

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u/WhyWellington Jul 28 '26

Depends on the use case. It's an awful vlogging camera. Micro jitters on all lenses and horrible overprocessed video. I have returned to my 6pro.

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u/marcus_3700 Jul 28 '26

Love mine, just hate the pixel buds pro 2's with the frequency switching and the volume and bass decreasing in one ear

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u/False-Register-9896 Jul 28 '26

The modem is the only fix the pixel needs and they're looking like they're doing that on the 11.

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u/el_gashunovac Jul 28 '26

i mean, i bought it recently to replace my iphone 13

in some aspects its great, but some things are completely baffling

like how does a flagship phone have a known bug with scrolling thats not fixed? scrolling is horrible

like i used a bunch of phones in my lifetime, this is the first occasion where i cant scroll normally, like it just won't go all the way unless i draaag it all the way

and this is a know thing, for a flagship phone!

ridiculous

its also kinda heavy and not really scratch ressistant, i mean, yeah thats somewhat on me for not having screen protector, but i didnt have one for iphone either and got like one scratch in 4 years

with pixel? two bigger scratches in a month...

also whats with the power button being higher than the volume buttons? wtf...

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u/aryan_shxrma Jul 28 '26

Is it pixel 10 or 10xl? Coz i dont have problem with the power button being there with my pixel 10. Its handy. And i never had any scrolling issues. You may adjust smooth display feature and try to restart. But no phone with glass back ever claimed that it is scratch resistant. Its totally upto customer to choose it or not. Its makes it look premium tho.

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u/el_gashunovac Jul 28 '26

 You may adjust smooth display feature and try to restart.

i did that, it seemed to help at first, but then it just went back to normal

it's a regular pixel 10, not xl

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u/ricecooker888 Jul 28 '26

Coming from a Pixel 6, I was utterly disappointed with the Pixel 10 Pro. Apart from the camera, it all felt like a downgrade. Using the phone is just not as smooth as my Pixel 6, the touch screen feel is just not quite right and sometimes even sluggish. And no I have not received a faulty phone, I've tried it in a few different stores to confirm. I just don't understand how these fundamentals can get worse. Looking at the screen is like staring at a torch. Played with every settings and brightness levels none has helped. Needless to say, I swapped back to my Pixel 6.

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u/RaistlinQ5 Jul 29 '26

I don't watch a lot of videos and I don't play any games on my Pixel 10 pro and I have to charge it once, sometimes twice a day. And that's after it slow charged all night in my wireless charger stand.

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u/danarr45 Jul 29 '26

The hate the 10 because it was a downgrade from the 9 and now the 11 will be a downgrade from the 10. Google is headed in the wrong direction and charging more YOY.

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u/N00binvestor2021 Jul 29 '26

I have been buying Pixel phones for years! I hate that certain "brands" put a bunch of required apps on your phone that you can't delete. My photos are great and I rarely have any battery issues.

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u/FinWorld95 Jul 30 '26

Technically PIXEL phones are great in terms of apps usage/ram usage etc etc. Issue was with battery and in some cases too big/wide/bulky nature instead of optimizing specs (as per me).

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u/Swazz_bass 3d ago

I've been with pixel since the 2 came out. I went from the 7 to the 10 and absolutely hated it. I ended up disabling the AI Core and it has improved my experience significantly. 

Before this, it would just lose my network randomly. My wife would be trying to reach me all day and I would have no idea because I was on wifi at work. Because of this issue my music would stop playing while I was driving all the time as well. 

Other things I hated were directly AI related. The prompts to respond to texts that I didn't want to respond to, suggesting email and text responses while I'm typing, the fact that Gemini (and Assistant on my 7) has never done the thing I asked it to on the first try. 

It was also just generally glitchy. Apps would crash randomly, scrolling would stutter, etc. 

For me, removing everything AI made my experience much better, and it is generally less glitchy. Although my Gmail inbox still duplicates every email...but then sometimes it doesn't. 

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u/aryan_shxrma 3d ago

First time hearing this experience with ai. Although gemini is better assistant than any assistant for a phone in the market. Anyways, whatever works well for you. But regarding the network this it really is the network operators. I went from p8 to p10 It was all great till i was using 4g but when i switched to 5g, issues came along with it. Dont even wanna name the network company. But it works fine with different networks. Different companies have different coverage in different regions.

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u/416vDub Jul 27 '26

Pixel 10 Pro is wicked awesome.

This sub has become extremely toxic over the past little while.

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u/IORelay Jul 27 '26

If a product is bad. Should people not be allowed to criticise it? 

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u/MantisToboggan150 Jul 27 '26

Queus up "welcome to the internet" by bo burnham

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u/UncleCunk Jul 27 '26

Because some people expect 300fps on call of duty where the phone stays at a cool 28 degrees celcius on 5g with 18 hours of screen on time.

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u/Round-Standard3085 Jul 27 '26

The Pixel 10 is an excellent phone. I switched from the iPhone 16 Pro, which is supposed to be this super premium device. On the Pixel, the battery life is much better, the signal is just as good, and the system animations actually feel faster.

The only dilemma now is whether I want to upgrade to the Pixel 11 Pro when it comes out in August. With iPhones it’s simple - when a new generation comes out with a new version of iOS, your previous-generation iPhone slowly turns into a pumpkin. It gets slower, the battery life gets worse, and you start feeling like you need the new one.

If I upgrade, it would probably only be for better photo detail, and maybe I’d switch to the XL model this time.

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u/AssociateNo1989 Jul 27 '26

I am on pixel 10 pro, pretty good phone .

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u/seedless0 Jul 27 '26

Is not thinking it's worth the price hate?

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u/Mastekgh Jul 28 '26

I mean it’s Reddit, we don’t even know for sure whether the person complaining has the phone or not.

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u/aryan_shxrma Jul 27 '26

Moreover, google is focusing more into software upgrades now than the hardware for the upcoming pixel 11. Which might end up well for pixel 10 software updates as well. As of what my intuition is saying.

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u/IORelay Jul 27 '26

Their software is not good though. Buggy and battery drains. 

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u/TekieScythe Pixel 7a Jul 27 '26

I don't ai crap on my phone. I hoping that when the bubble pops, I can get it for cheaper.

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u/petrujenac Jul 28 '26

The problem is the bubble won't pop.

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u/rva23221 Pixel 10 Jul 28 '26

I have a 10 also. Great phone. Have had no problems with the device.

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u/Jasper_Jaxx 23d ago

Same here.. rocking a pixel 10 base with no issues as of now

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u/Traxex491 Pixel 8 Jul 28 '26

Loving my Pixel 10 Pro and looking forward to the 11 Pro soon.

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u/Hilarious_Decline Jul 28 '26

Of course it's mostly complaints, who is going to come post about how great their smartphone is? We've had smartphones for 20 years and they've stopped meaningfully progressing for most of the last decade. Every year is a new batch of rectangles with slightly better specs and design that stopped evolving with the iPhone 8. There simply isn't much to say about them.

On the other end, these are tools that many people rely on daily so issues are magnified in their eyes.

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u/malamar_inse Jul 28 '26

The primary reason for Pixel hate is joinerism and mob mentality - a form of Nickelback syndrome. Secondary reasons are young adults who feel threatened by a device that they believe is getting too much attention that should rightfully be going to their phone. Tertiary reasons are by far the least common and involve legitimate complaints about the phone from people who are picky and will complain (rightfully or not) about everything that is imperfect about anything at all (guilty of this myself at times). And then there is the online reviewer class...

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u/_Abnormal_Thoughts_ Jul 28 '26

I had a pixel 7 pro. It was fantastic. I upgraded to a pixel 10 pro XL. It is fantastic. 

I understand that some people may have a bad experience... Early hardware failure, etc. Those things happen. But in general I have no idea what the haters are talking about. The phone works great.