Pixel 10/Pro Review: Good News and Bad News!
Watch on YouTube ↗ Summary based on the YouTube transcript and episode description.
MKBHD reviews Pixel 10 and Pro: Tensor G5 is TSMC-built but benchmarks mid-range, cameras slipping vs. flagships.
- Tensor G5 is Google’s first fully in-house chip on TSMC 3nm, but CPU benchmarks only ~30% above Pixel 9 and trails Snapdragon 8 Elite significantly.
- GPU gap is severe: Geekbench 6 OpenGL scores roughly half of Pixel 9 and ~600% behind Snapdragon 8 Elite.
- TPU is 60% faster than prior gen; Google explicitly prioritizes on-device AI over raw GPU/CPU performance.
- Pixel Snap (Qi2 MagSafe-compatible magnets) called the standout new feature; wireless charging still capped at 15W/25W XL.
- Base Pixel 10 gains triple cameras (48MP main + ultrawide + 5x telephoto) for the first time, but zoom quality is soft and trails iPhone 16 Pro and S25 Ultra.
- Magic Q AI assistant (cross-app context surfacing) shipped half-baked: often returned calendar links instead of answers, sent wrong flight info without edit option.
- Physical SIM removed; US is eSIM-only, which MKBHD flags as benefiting carriers, not users.
2025-08-29 · Watch on YouTube
