Camera kings and wallet-friendly wins: Google Pixel phones have something for everyone. This guide covers the latest and greatest round of Pixel handsets, including cameras, specs, performance and more. Browse the best Google Pixel phones below or explore excellent-value Google phone contracts from iD Mobile, brought to you by Currys.
Best all rounder: Google Pixel 10 Pro
On the surface, there aren’t too many upgrades visible in the Google Pixel 10 Pro. Look beyond the (beautifully designed, tough) display though, and you’ll find a handset that focuses on delivering premium performance. There’re no misses here: every single feature has been finely tuned, building on the excellent Pixel 9 Pro.
More compact than its XL counterpart, the Pixel 10 Pro is one of the most premium small phones on the market today. It’s got all the bells and whistles you’d expect from one of Google’s more high-end models, with a fantastic camera, 4,870mAh battery life and an excellent array of AI features to boot.
One of those features is Magic Cue – one of our favourite tools to come from the smartphone world. If you’re not yet a Pixel connoisseur, this tool will genuinely blow your socks off. Using contextual features built on your AI assistant’s understanding of apps like Photos, Emails and Messages, it acts as the go-between for you, connecting all the dots so you don’t have to do any admin.
In our eyes, this handset is a steal. If you’re a smartphone buff or simply want to know that you’re getting plenty of bang for your buck, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is for you.
- Release date: 28th August 2025
- Dimensions: 152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm
- Weight: 207g
- Display size and resolution: 6.3-inch Super Actua display (1280 x 2856)
- OS: Launched with Android 16
- Refresh rate: 1-120Hz
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
- CPU: Google Tensor G5
- RAM: 16GB
- Battery: 4,870mAh
- Rear cameras: 50MP wide + 48MP ultra-wide + 48MP 5x telephoto lens
- Front camera: 42MP Dual PD selfie camera
- IP rating: IP68
- You'll get access to all of Pixel’s incredible AI features, as well as 7 years of software updates to enjoy them
- New and improved 5x telephoto lens is sharp and accurate, capturing beautifully realistic details from a distance
- Bigger battery than its predecessor, with 4,870mAh on offer compared to the 9 Pro’s 4,700mAh
As mentioned above, this phone doesn’t necessarily reinvent the wheel, but it didn’t really have to. If you’re looking for a monumental upgrade over the Pixel 9 Pro, this isn’t it; but if you want to make the most of the Pixel 10 series’ leading features without paying more for the XL model, this is the phone for you.
Best for photographers: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
In keeping with previous release cycles, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offers almost the same specifications as the Pixel 10 Pro, but on a supersized scale.
With its 6.8-inch display, photos and videos show up in stunningly clear detail. We love how even low-light snaps are filled with stunning contrasts, captured in beautiful clarity thanks to the 3,300 nits brightness on offer.
There are 3 excellent cameras on offer, including a 50MP wide offering that’s Google’s best yet. Every pixel looks rich and realistic – and thanks to real-time guidance from the AI-powered Camera Coach, even the most last-minute snaps come out looking professional-level quality.
That goes for the 42MP selfie camera, too. In the same vein as Apple’s Centre Stage lens, Pixel’s Autofocus feature captures everyone you’re squeezing into the shot in sharp detail. No matter if you’re snapping in the dead of night or golden hour; the most beautiful of backgrounds is balanced with the faces and features you’re capturing. You’ll get social-media worthy snaps in seconds.
Videos also get the Pro treatment. Video Boost – another impressive AI feature – makes sure videos are stable and steady, avoiding the blur or pixelation that can come with high-octane footage. It's easier than ever to capture professional-level videos, from candid family scenes to a set-up landscape film. It's cinema, captured on the small screen.
Perks-wise, you'll also get a year’s subscription to Google AI Pro – a great touch if image and video-editing is of interest, as well as 2TB of extra storage to keep your creations safe. That's more than enough space to store years and years of snaps, videos and more.
- Release date: 28th August 2025
- Dimensions: 162.8 mm x 76.6 mm x 8.5 mm
- Weight: 232g
- Display size and resolution: 6.8-inch Super Actua display (1344 x 2992)
- OS: Android 16
- Refresh rate: 1-120Hz
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
- CPU: Google Tensor G5
- RAM: 16GB
- Battery: 5,200mAh
- Rear cameras: 50MP wide lens + 48MP ultra-wide + 48MP 5x telephoto lens
- Front camera: 42MP Dual PD selfie camera
- IP rating: IP68
- Speedy charging, with 70% charge available in ~30 minutes when you need to top up quickly
- With a minimal bezel and sleek curved edges, the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s screen takes centre stage
- That supersized screen makes fun AI features like Nano Banana easier than ever to play around with
AI is built into every part of this handset, which comes with its own benefits and drawbacks. It’s present in the 100x Pro Zoom feature; while the majority of images come out crystal-clear, there is a chance some snaps look slightly ‘AI-infused’. With the rate Google is upgrading its AI features though, we don’t expect this (very) slight discrepancy to stick around for long.
Best for everyday users: Google Pixel 10
Stylish, sleek and super-fast: if you’re looking for an entryway into the Pixel world, the Google Pixel 10, is a perfect bet. With updated cameras and beautifully tactile satin-feel design, it’s a step up from the Pixel 9, and makes everyday tapping, swiping and scrolling a real treat.
Powered by the same excellent Tensor G5 chip that’s present across the Pixel 10 range, this handset is fast, fresh and modern. We like how clean and interactive the interface feels; it’s incredibly easy to navigate with little in the way of lag. AI tools like Magic Cue are there to help rather than hinder, with useful background cues on offer rather than some of the play-oriented features previously released. Whether you’re a die-hard Android user or coming from Apple, you’ll be able to navigate to apps and screens with ease.
There's plenty to love in the battery department, too. Most notably, Google have added the first magnetic charger support for Pixel phones, meaning more options for charging on the go. Wireless charging is available up to 15W, but if you’re a cable purist, you’ll be pleased to hear there’s about 55% charge in ~30 minutes on offer with a 30W charger – more than enough to take your phone on the commute or out and about for the day.
- Release date: 20th August 2025
- Dimensions: 152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm
- Weight: 204g
- Display size and resolution: 6.3-inch OLED display (1080 x 2424)
- OS: Launched with Android 16
- Refresh rate: 60Hz-120Hz
- Storage: 128GB or 256GB
- CPU: Google Tensor G5
- RAM: 12GB
- Battery: 4,970mAh
- Rear cameras: 48MP wide + 13MP ultra-wide + 10.8MP 5x telephoto lens
- Front camera: 10.5MP Dual PD selfie camera
- IP rating: IP68
- 24+ hour battery life means your phone will keep you going all day and more
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Glass on the display keeps your screen scratch-free
- Standing out from the pastel crowd, there’s a range of cheerful colourways on offer, including Indigo, Frost and Lemongrass
While this is a superb phone, Google have sacrificed some performance chops in favour of a slightly lower price tag, meaning you won’t get as an intuitive, speedy experience as you would with more premium handsets like the Pro XL. Don't let that stop you though – unless you’re a heavy gamer or power user, you likely won’t notice the difference.
Best foldable: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Pixel designers, take your crown: this is one of the best foldable phones we’ve seen on the market to date. At 8 inches unfolded, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is as hardworking as it is responsive. The Super Actua Flex display is bright and intuitive, with apps like Split Screen effortlessly upping your productivity.
You can’t talk about a foldable phone without mentioning the design. This massive screen belies belief; as a folded smartphone, it’s as thin and light as the majority of flagships, but opened up, it’s a tablet-sized wunderkind. Google’s updated hinge technology plays a big part here, with a new gearless mechanism making sure the phone feels strong and durable. That update also means the crease is practically invisible – games and videos feel cinematic on that beautiful big screen.
Powering all that screen technology is the Google Tensor G5 chip. Supported by 16GB RAM, multitasking is fast and intuitive, with little lag as you move from app to app. It’s an excellent foundation for using the range of AI features on offer, as well as browsing and snapping photos and videos.
- Release date: 9th October 2025
- Dimensions: Folded: 155.2 x 76.3 x 10.8mm, Unfolded: 155.2 x 150.4 x 5.2mm
- Weight: 258g
- Display size and resolution: Folded: 162mm Actua display (1080 x 2364), Unfolded: 8-inch Super Actua Flex display (2076 x 2152)
- OS: Launched with Android 16
- Refresh rate: 1-120Hz
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
- CPU: Google Tensor G5
- RAM: 16GB
- Battery: 5,015mAh
- Rear cameras: 48MP wide + 10.5MP ultra-wide + 10.8MP 5x telephoto lens
- Front camera: 10MP Dual PD selfie camera
- Inner camera: 10MP Dual PD
- IP rating: IP68
- At 8 inches fully unfolded, this is Google’s largest phone yet; perfect for multitasking
- You’ll forget you’re holding a foldable thanks to the practically invisible crease
- Huge battery life means this handset can go the distance before needing a recharge
Best budget: Google Pixel 10a
The ‘A’ series is a longtime favourite of ours, balancing a mid-range price tag with a bunch of Pixel’s best features. The latest Google handset to be announced, the Google Pixel 10a only reinforces our love for this budget-friendly range. Decent cameras backed by excellent AI technology, incredible battery life and a durable screen; the Pixel 10a shouldn’t be underestimated.
Encased in smooth recycled aluminium with a tough Gorilla Glass 7i display, the 10a feels sleek and lightweight (it comes in at just 183g). That's not all, though – the camera bar is now completely flat, with a pill-shaped module that fits seamlessly into the back panel. It's a small touch that goes a long way, meaning no wobble when you put your phone down, and less scratching or denting likely. Together with the range of muted colourways on offer, this handset feels much more premium than its price tag would suggest.
Google have packed in a whole host of safety features, too. We like the Remote Lock feature, letting you protect your phone even from a distance, and there’s the option to connect to emergency services for help when you don’t have a signal. Paired with the – frankly incredible – 120 hours of battery life available in Extreme Battery Saver mode, this phone feels designed to be a handset you can keep and enjoy for years to come.
- Release date: 18th February 2026
- Dimensions: 153.9 x 73 x 9mm
- Weight: 183g
- Display size and resolution: Actua display (1080 x 2424)
- OS: Launched with Android 16
- Refresh rate: 60-120Hz
- Storage: 128GB or 256GB
- CPU: Google Tensor G4
- RAM: 8GB
- Battery: 5,100mAh
- Rear cameras: 48MP wide + 13MP ultra-wide with Super Res Zoom up to 8x
- Front camera: 13MP selfie camera
- IP rating: IP68
- Up to an incredible 120-hour battery life available with Extreme Battery Saver - the highest battery levels in a Google Pixel phone so far
- Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, this handset is built to last for years without any dents, scrapes or scratches
- Flat camera bar makes this phone feel sleeker, compared to the previous chunky camera bar
Google have rowed back slightly on the memory and storage options available in this handset; there’s 8GB RAM on offer, alongside 128GB and 256GB storage. This is plenty of room and more for average users, but if you’re planning to keep a bigger array of games, photos and videos on your phone, you might want to consider external storage or another phone.
Google Pixel phone FAQs
Google promises 7 years of OS and security updates for its latest Pixel phones, including the Pixel 9 and 10 series.
Switching from a Samsung phone to a Google Pixel is surprisingly simple. Because both brands run on Android, everything feels familiar from the moment you turn your Pixel on. Apps, photos and messages transfer easily, and the overall interface will feel intuitive right away.