Google’s latest phones are a minor spec bump over their predecessors, but two things make them stand out: the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC)-made 3nm Tensor G5 chipset and built-in magnets for Qi2 accessories and wireless charging. They also pack many AI tricks.
Some customers who have already gotten their hands on the new phones have shared their impressions, and there is a common thread to them. First of all, many customers have noticed that the new devices are heavier than their Pixel 9 counterparts. The Pixel 10 Pro XL feels especially uncomfortable due to its large size, making it a pain to use one-handed.
The P10 Pro XL is fat and heavy! It feels like a brick comparably. Holding them both in hand makes me further appreciate the thin sleekness of the P8 Pro. The P10PXL simply isn’t as comfortable to use one-handed or as holdable in-hand.
–realjuiceweasel, Reddit user, August 2025
there’s no way this is healthy for the battery and the thing is it’s doing it on both the 3p chargers AND the official pixelsnap one
–GamesnGunZ, Reddit user, August 2025
I got my Pixel 10 Pro XL today. I unplugged my 9 Pro XL from my Macbook Pro 67W charger, and plugged my 10 in. It buzzed a bit and then said it was not charging. I tried again, but still it didn’t work. I changed the cable to the new cable that came with the phone, and still it didn’t work. I went to the Google Store and got a Pixel Snap QI charger. It is charging now, but at an extremely slow rate
–greemp, Reddit user, August 2025
Android Auto is unusable for many users. Google is aware of this problem and says it only affects certain car models. The company is going to roll out a fix soon.
Two big bugs I’ve noticed is that Android Auto is unusable. It does not load at all.
I also noticed the GPU isn’t loading things properly in certain games.
–jimmybugle2020, Reddit user, August 2025
It’s usual for new phones to exhibit problems, and manufacturers usually iron them out within the first few weeks.
Of course, not everything is fixable. The Pixel 10‘s heft and its smaller main cameras, for instance, are two things users will just have to live with. That said, these aren’t flaws, and many users may not even have a problem with these specs. As long as Google takes care of the bugs in a timely fashion, there’s nothing to worry about.
