Pixel 10 1TB (Obsidian) Review
Tensor G5 · 1TB · Obsidian
Specdex verdict Google's Pixel 10 1TB (Obsidian) lands at 87/100 — a solid premium pick that trades on the small details, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
Google's Pixel 10 (1TB, Obsidian) — August 2025 Pixel flagship with Tensor G5.
Pixel 10 1TB (Obsidian) versus its closest rivals
- +Tensor G5 (first TSMC-fabricated Tensor)
- +7-year updates
- +Gemini Nano 2 on-device
- −Tensor still trails Qualcomm in benchmarks
- −Charging modest
- −Pixel Fold pricey
Who's the Pixel 10 1TB (Obsidian) for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Performance is comfortably above mainstream but not bleeding-edge — suitable for moderate creative work, not the pick if you live in DaVinci Resolve.
Battery sub-score of 84 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
Camera scores 90 — competent across most scenarios but watch our spec deltas vs the camera-flagships above.
Mid-tier pricing at $1,159 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Pixel 10 1TB (Obsidian).
- Device
- USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick-start guide
- Brand sticker
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Tensor G5 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 1TB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS | Android 16 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Color | Obsidian |
| Release year | 2025 |
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