A year later, I think the Pixel 10 Pro gets too much hate
Android Police 2026-07-23 12:00:15
Context: The author, Sanuj Bhatia, a freelance tech journalist, has been using the Google Pixel 10 Pro as his primary Android phone for about a year and believes that the phone's issues, such as overheating and poor cellular reception, are exaggerated. He has tested over 30 smartphones since the start of 2025 and has attended major global trade shows, including MWC and IFA. Despite its flaws, Bhatia thinks the Pixel 10 Pro holds up well and offers a great software experience.
Key Facts
- Sanuj Bhatia has tested over 30 smartphones since the start of 2025 and has used more than 20 Android smartphones, including new foldables and phones with built-in 10x zoom lenses.
- The Google Pixel 10 Pro features a Google Tensor G5 SoC, 16GB of RAM, and storage options ranging from 128 GB to 1 TB with Zoned UFS.
- Bhatia has experienced issues with overheating on the Pixel 10 Pro, but believes that these issues are not unique to the phone and that other Android flagships also heat up, especially in hot and humid conditions.
- The Pixel 10 Pro supports Qi2 wireless charging at 15W and is compatible with Pixelsnap or MagSafe accessories, thanks to the built-in magnets.
- Google has confirmed the Pixel 11 series launch for August 12th at 6:00 PM ET in New York, which is expected to feature a new Tensor G6 built on TSMC's 2nm process and a MediaTek modem.