Google’s Pixel 10 Pro at $649 Feels Like a Genuine Bargain When Compared to the iPhone 17 Pro

Google just released the Pixel 10 Pro a few months ago, starting at $999. Well, now you can now get a fully unlocked 128GB variant for only $649 (after clipping the on-page $100 off coupon), which brings this top-tier phone down to earth. Especially when compared to the iPhone 17 Pro, which starts at an even higher $1,099 without immediate savings.

The camera system remains one of the most compelling reasons to choose a Pixel. Its rear triple arrangement is as fantastic as it was when the phone first came out: a 50MP main sensor, an ultra wide, and a 5x telephoto lens that can shoot fabulously clear zoom images up to 100x with the help of AI. The colors in your images appear natural, while low light as well as motion are handled better than many other phones in this class, and the 8K video you can record does not skip a beat.

The screen is a 6.3-inch Super Actua display with a peak brightness of over 3,000 nits, which means you can use it outside on a bright day and it will still be viewable. It also looks amazing, with precise color reproduction, deep blacks, and a 120Hz refresh rate that makes scrolling and animations silky smooth. Google has also designed the frame out of high-quality aluminum with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both sides, which adds some important IP68 water and dust protection. The phone feels nice in your hand, but it’s not overly large.

Performance-wise, the Tensor G5 CPU, together with 16GB of RAM, ensures that everything runs snappy and smooth. Whether you’re just doing your everyday duties, multitasking (without the phone slowing down), or gaming on medium to high settings, everything feels smooth and fluid. On a daily basis, the battery life easily exceeds 24 hours thanks to quick wired charging and the new Qi2 magnetic wireless support, which significantly simplifies charger alignment.

Then there’s the software, which includes a clean, up-to-date Android 16 right out of the box (and Google promises 7 years of OS updates and security patches), as well as a slew of genuinely useful features such as real-time call translation, advanced photo editing tools, and satellite emergency connectivity. All of this adds up to make the Pixel 10 Pro an unbeatable value for anyone seeking for a high-end phone.

At full price, the Pixel 10 Pro was already competing with the top phones on the market. However, with the ability to snag one at $649, it’s now affordable to many who were previously priced out. When you think about it, you get the whole package: superb cameras, a bright screen, robust software support, and consistent everyday performance.