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I replaced my Samsung S25 Ultra with the Pixel 10 Pro XL for a week - and didn't regret it


The bar for AI-powered handsets has been set a little higher thanks to Google's flagship Pixels.

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETThe contoured edges still greet your fingers with a warm embrace, the polished aluminum frame exudes premium, and the camera bar constantly reminds you how seriously Google takes its mobile optics. For longtime Pixel users eyeing an upgrade, both models are a no-brainer -- showcasing Google's best hardware to date and an Android 16 experience that feels tastefully familiar, delightfully playful, and genuinely useful. ZDNET's review team spends upwards of a year testing the ins and outs of every major phone release, evaluating the day-to-day performance, camera quality, battery life and endurance, and special features.

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