Google Pixel 10 Alternatives
The Google Pixel 10 is one of our top smartphones picks of 2026 ($799 · 4.6/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Google Pixel 10 for typical buyers.
Apple iPhone 17
At $774.97 the Apple iPhone 17 costs $24.03 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.6/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Google Pixel 10a
At $499 the Google Pixel 10a costs $300 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
OnePlus 15R
At $599 the OnePlus 15R costs $200 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 128 GB
At $449 the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 128 GB costs $350 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 256 GB
At $499 the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 256 GB costs $300 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
At $449 the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G costs $350 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Nothing Phone (3a) - 128 GB
At $379 the Nothing Phone (3a) - 128 GB costs $420 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Nothing Phone (3a) - 256 GB
At $429 the Nothing Phone (3a) - 256 GB costs $370 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
At $349 the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G costs $450 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Google Pixel 9a
At $499 the Google Pixel 9a costs $300 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G AI
At $229 the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G AI costs $570 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Samsung Galaxy A07 4G AI
At $149 the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G AI costs $650 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.1/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G AI
At $189 the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G AI costs $610 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.1/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Xiaomi Redmi A5
At $119 the Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs $680 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 4.0/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
At $299.99 the Motorola Moto G Power 5G costs $499.01 less than the Google Pixel 10 while still scoring 3.8/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 10.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max sits $399.68 above the Google Pixel 10 at $1,198.68 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sits $496.86 above the Google Pixel 10 at $1,295.86 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro sits $280 above the Google Pixel 10 at $1,079 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 256 GB
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 256 GB sits $300 above the Google Pixel 10 at $1,099 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 512 GB
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 512 GB sits $400 above the Google Pixel 10 at $1,199 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 sits $100.99 above the Google Pixel 10 at $899.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
OnePlus 15
The OnePlus 15 sits $100 above the Google Pixel 10 at $899 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sits $1,100 above the Google Pixel 10 at $1,899 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 9 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 Pro sits $200 above the Google Pixel 10 at $999 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Phone (3) - 256 GB
Priced within a few dollars of the Google Pixel 10 at $799 with a 4.5/5 rating, the Nothing Phone (3) - 256 GB is the closest direct comparable in the category.
Nothing Phone (3) - 512 GB
The Nothing Phone (3) - 512 GB sits $100 above the Google Pixel 10 at $899 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra sits $700 above the Google Pixel 10 at $1,499 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Xiaomi 15 5G AI
Priced within a few dollars of the Google Pixel 10 at $799 with a 4.4/5 rating, the Xiaomi 15 5G AI is the closest direct comparable in the category.
Apple iPhone 16
Priced within a few dollars of the Google Pixel 10 at $799 with a 4.3/5 rating, the Apple iPhone 16 is the closest direct comparable in the category.
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