It’s not the flashiest design, and the competition is stiff this year, thanks to Samsung finally upgrading the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in meaningful ways. However, Google shouldn’t be ruled out.

I love Google's Pixel 9 phones and generally recommend them to people. But right now, you absolutely shouldn't buy one.

Essential improvements and feature parity make the standard Pixel 10 phone a potential winner in 2025. The Google Pixel 10 is expected to receive significant upgrades this year, including a dedicated telephoto lens. Greater feature parity with the Pro models, combined with no expected price increases, makes the standard Pixel an enticing option.