The Leica Vibrant mode was in its element here, pulling stunning color out of these flamboyant buildings that surrounded the central canal. The telephoto camera has excellent image quality, and while the 3.2x-4.3x optical zoom range did seem limited, a quick punch to the 8x mode produced exceptionally usable results.
It's $699 to the 15's $899, it includes a less-powerful but still beefy Qualcomm processor, and it lacks a telephoto camera. In terms of battery, it manages to exceed the stunning performance of the 15 with a slightly bigger 7400mAh capacity. You can go days - days - before you even have to think about charging your phone. I've been using it for the past two weeks, and I can count the number of times I've needed to charge it on one hand.
If you're shopping for your next Android flagship, you'll quickly narrow it down to two heavyweights: the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Pixel offers a clean, stock Android experience and benefits from Google's camera-first tuning. The Galaxy, meanwhile, brings veteran polish: a feature-rich One UI, full S Pen support, and an all-around balanced package.
Google's latest flagship, the Pixel 10 Pro, brings its Pixelized blend of AI smarts and photographic intelligence to the premium Android space. I'm always excited for the newest Pixel, but now more than ever, it faces some tough competition at $999. Also: I replaced my Samsung S25 Ultra with the Pixel 10 Pro XL for weeks - and don't regret it If you're on the fence about whether to pick up Google's newest Pixel, you should consider that several other phones
