{"id":199385,"date":"2025-09-04T11:14:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T11:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/199385\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T11:14:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T11:14:28","slug":"5-android-phones-you-should-buy-instead-of-the-pixel-10-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/199385\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Pixel 10 Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Someone<\/p>\n

Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

The Google Pixel 10 Pro<\/a> is a darn impressive phone. I\u2019ve been using it for a little while now, and although my review isn\u2019t quite ready, I can safely say the Pixel 10 Pro is the Android phone I plan on using for the foreseeable future. Its hardware is great, the cameras are unbelievably powerful, and Google\u2019s software experience is unmatched.<\/p>\n

The Pixel 10 Pro is just about the perfect Android phone for me, but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean it\u2019s the best Android phone for everyone else. Perhaps you want most of the Pixel 10 Pro\u2019s features, but at a lower price. Maybe you want a more capable chipset or a more comfortable design.<\/p>\n

Whatever your preferences are, the point is that there are ample other handsets to choose from. Before you choose the Pixel 10 Pro as your next Android phone, here are five other ones you should maybe buy instead.<\/p>\n

What do you think is the best Google Pixel 10 Pro alternative?<\/p>\n

35 votes<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 9 Pro<\/p>\n

26%<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 10<\/p>\n

6%<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy S25<\/p>\n

29%<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr Ultra<\/p>\n

9%<\/p>\n

OnePlus 13<\/p>\n

29%<\/p>\n

Other (let us know in the comments)<\/p>\n

3%<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 9 Pro<\/p>\n

\"Someone<\/p>\n

Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no denying that I\u2019ve loved my time with the Pixel 10 Pro, and a big part of that is due to it being\u00a0so\u00a0<\/strong>similar to the Pixel 9 Pro<\/a> \u2014 one of my favorite phones from last year. And when I say the phones are similar, I really mean it. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro have virtually identical designs, displays, cameras, and batteries. In many key regards, these are the same phones.<\/p>\n

The main advantage of getting the Pixel 10 Pro is its newer Tensor G5 chipset, though how much of a benefit that really is depends on what you want to get out of it. The G5 is faster than the G4, though it\u2019s not the Qualcomm Snapdragon killer<\/a> we hoped it might be. A more tangible benefit of the G5 chip is access to AI features like Magic Cue and Google\u2019s Pro Res Zoom<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are some other perks to getting the Pixel 10 Pro over the Pixel 9 Pro, such as a slightly higher peak screen brightness and a battery that\u2019s about 3% bigger. You\u2019ll also get built-in magnets for Qi2 charging, which is a really nice perk. However, that\u2019s pretty much where the differences end.<\/p>\n

At its full $999 retail price, I absolutely wouldn\u2019t recommend buying the Pixel 9 Pro over the Pixel 10 Pro. That said, if you can find the Pixel 9 Pro discounted to $799, $699, or lower, it can be a great way to get most of the Pixel 10 Pro experience for hundreds of dollars less.<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 9 Pro<\/a>\"Google\"AA<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 9 Pro<\/p>\n

Impressive AI-powered features \u2022 Excellent build quality \u2022 Flexible, capable cameras \u2022 Reliable update commitment<\/p>\n

All Pro, in a compact package.<\/p>\n

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is the Pixel device many have been begging for for a long time: Google’s very best smartphone hardware and software features, in a more compact form factor. With identical dimensions to the regular Pixel 9, it retains the same great specs as the much larger XL model, plus 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of internal storage, and the Tensor G4 chipset.<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 10<\/p>\n

\"Google<\/p>\n

C. Scott Brown \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

In that same vein of seeking out the Pixel 10 Pro experience at a lower price, the base model Pixel 10<\/a> is another phone that\u2019s absolutely worth considering, albeit for different reasons than the Pixel 9 Pro.<\/p>\n

One of those reasons is the Tensor G5 chip. While hardcore performance may still leave something to the imagination, there is value in having a phone with Google\u2019s latest chip. Whether it\u2019s Magic Cue, Camera Coach, or Live Translate, the Pixel 10 has all of the same new AI features that are available on the Pixel 10 Pro. Plus, the G5\u2019s vastly improved NPU means the Pixel 10 will likely get some features the Pixel 9 Pro won\u2019t be able to support as time goes on. Not to mention, picking the Pixel 10 means you still get the same excellent magnetic charging experience available on the Pixel 10 Pro.<\/p>\n

The Pixel 10 has a few hardware disadvantages compared to the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro, namely a lower-resolution display, less capable camera sensors, and less RAM. If those things are important to you, the Pixel 9 Pro is probably still the better alternative. However, if you\u2019d rather sacrifice those things for the newest Tensor chip and magnetic Qi2 charging (which really is fantastic), the Pixel 10 is a better fit.<\/p>\n

Now, is it worth saving $200 and getting the Pixel 10 instead of the Pixel 10 Pro? As someone who\u2019s fairly serious about smartphone photography, I still think the Pro is worth splurging for. But if you don\u2019t need the very best cameras and are trying to watch your budget, the regular Pixel 10 is a great buy.<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 10<\/a>\"Google<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 10<\/p>\n

Very promising battery specs \u2022 6.3-inch display \u2022 Loaded with Google AI features<\/p>\n

Baseline excellence.<\/p>\n

The Google Pixel 10 is the 6.3-inch base model of the in-house Android phones from Google. With plenty of high-speed storage options, a good amount of RAM, and the all-new Tensor G5 processor, it should blow through your mobile computing tasks with ease. A triple camera system includes standalone ultrawide and telephoto lenses, and a 50MP main sensor.<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy S25<\/p>\n

\"Samsung<\/p>\n

Lanh Nguyen \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

Stepping away from Google\u2019s Pixel family, the Samsung Galaxy S25<\/a> is another good alternative to the Pixel 10 Pro. There aren\u2019t many compact Android flagships available in 2025, but the S25 is one of them \u2014 and it\u2019s a pretty good one, too.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite things about the Galaxy S25 is its hardware. The S25 weighs just 162 grams and measures 7.2mm thick, making it dramatically lighter and thinner than the 207-gram and 8.5mm-thick Pixel 10 Pro. I wouldn\u2019t say the Pixel 10 Pro is an uncomfortable phone, but the S25 does feel nicer to hold, especially if you frequently use your phone one-handed.<\/p>\n

Another big advantage of the Galaxy S25 is its performance, as its Snapdragon 8 Elite chip is an absolute beast. You may not notice any difference between the Galaxy S25 and Pixel 10 Pro for regular daily use, but if you\u2019re a big gamer, the S25 is the better-suited smartphone. Additionally, if you have other Samsung devices like a Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Buds, they\u2019ll work better with a Samsung phone as opposed to a Google one.<\/p>\n

While the Galaxy S25 is a really good phone, certain aspects aren\u2019t on the same level as the Pixel 10 Pro. The S25\u2019s cameras aren\u2019t as good (especially its ultrawide and telephoto sensors), it has a much smaller battery, and there\u2019s no magnetic charging. But at $799, it\u2019s also a fair amount cheaper than the Pixel 10 Pro. If you\u2019re in the market for a smaller Android phone and value performance and comfort above all else, the Galaxy S25 is a solid option.<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy S25<\/a>\"Samsung<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy S25<\/p>\n

12GB RAM \u2022 Vastly improved software \u2022 7 years of support<\/p>\n

Refined software, AI smarts, and next-gen hardware<\/p>\n

With an emphasis on AI features, and a move to Gemini, the Samsung Galaxy S25 is an exciting update to the Galaxy S line. Equipped with a 6.2-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 12GB of RAM, a powerful 50MP camera, and updated hardware materials, we expect big things from the base model of Samsung’s 2025 flagship phone.<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr Ultra<\/p>\n

\"Motorola<\/p>\n

Ryan Haines \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr Ultra<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking about buying the Pixel 10 Pro, part of the reason is likely because you want a flagship Android phone in a relatively compact package. There are certainly other reasons to buy the Pixel 10 Pro, but if that\u2019s one of your main priorities, I\u2019d urge you to also look at the Motorola Razr Ultra<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When it\u2019s unfolded, the Razr Ultra\u2019s 7-inch display isn\u2019t exactly manageable in the same way that the Pixel 10 Pro\u2019s 6.3-inch screen is. However, the magic of the Razr Ultra is that you can fold the phone shut and still have access to its 4-inch cover display \u2014 of which you can reply to texts, control settings, and run virtually any app you\u2019d like. In that regard, it really is the ultimate compact phone.<\/p>\n

But a unique form factor isn\u2019t all the Razr Ultra has going for it. The phone also has the same Snapdragon 8 Elite chip found in the Galaxy S25, very good cameras, excellent battery life, and much faster charging than what you get on the Pixel 10 Pro. It\u2019s a really impressive package.<\/p>\n

Like any phone, though, the Razr Ultra isn\u2019t perfect. Its AI features aren\u2019t nearly as impressive as those on the Pixel 10 Pro, and Motorola\u2019s promise for three major OS updates pales in comparison to the seven years of updates Google guarantees for its Pixel phones. Plus, with a starting price of $1,300, the Razr Ultra is\u00a0really\u00a0<\/strong>expensive. It\u2019s not the most practical Pixel 10 Pro alternative, but if you\u2019re looking for something a little different and have the cash to spare, I think it\u2019s worth keeping on your shopping list.<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr Ultra<\/a>\"Motorola\"AA<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr Ultra<\/p>\n

Blisteringly fast charging and excellent battery life \u2022 Ultra-flagship-tier performance \u2022 Top-notch materials and eye-catching Pantone colors<\/p>\n

High-end processing power in a folding shell<\/p>\n

Adding Ultra to the name, the Motorola Razr Ultra is the first folding phone from Moto with a top-tier processor. The 7-inch folding display is paired with a half-size front display to give you both a premium experience, and a compact and portable communication device.<\/p>\n

OnePlus 13<\/p>\n

\"Someone<\/p>\n

Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

Lastly, we have the OnePlus 13<\/a>. This is a phone that often finds its way on these types of lists, and for good reason: the OnePlus 13 is one of the best overall Android phones I\u2019ve used this year.<\/p>\n

Performance-wise, the OnePlus 13 has the excellent Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Its triple-camera setup is one of my favorites to shoot with, the 6.82-inch display is big but gorgeous, and OnePlus\u2019s OxygenOS software is one of my favorite Android skins out there. The 6,000mAh battery is easily enough for two days of use on a single charge, and when that time does come, the 80W wired charge speeds are the fastest on a phone in the US. Not to mention, the blue leather back on the model above looks and feels incredible.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve raved about the OnePlus 13 a lot<\/a> this year, as have my other Android Authority\u00a0colleagues \u2014 and that doesn\u2019t happen by accident. The OnePlus 13 really is that special, and with a retail price that\u2019s $100 less than the Pixel 10 Pro, it\u2019s an incredibly tempting alternative.<\/p>\n

OnePlus 13<\/a>\"OnePlus\"AA<\/p>\n

OnePlus 13<\/p>\n

Gorgeous design \u2022 Clever AI features \u2022 Flexible cameras<\/p>\n

The OG flagship killer’s killer flagship.<\/p>\n

The OnePlus 13 is the company’s most killer flagship to date, offering a massive battery, speedy charging, and powerful cameras that give Google and Samsung something to worry about.<\/p>\n

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