Save your money and get the Pixel 9a instead. It's almost exactly the same and cost 20 percent less at the moment.

The Google Pixel 10 series is coming soon, and with all the uncertainty around the upcoming Galaxy S26 ditching the base and Plus models, now might be a great time to switch. I was already debating ditching my Galaxy, and that's because two Google Pixel ...

With the first few generations of Tensor-powered Pixel devices, Google carried a policy of 3 years of major Android OS updates followed by 2 additional years of security updates. In 2023, though, Google pushed this way out to 7 years of both Android OS and security updates on the Pixel 8 series, a policy that’s continued through newer generations.

ZDNET's key takeaways The new Pixel 10a successfully packs premium features into a midrange price.A flatter design, brighter screen, and tougher build stand out this year.Long-term updates and Satellite SOS make it a solid value pick.