We put Google Pixel 10 through our rigorous DXOMark test suite to measure its performances on four criteria. In these test results, we will break down the way it went to a variety of tests and several cases of common use.
Score
Under scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Google Pixel 10
160
display
Label and attributes of comfort for the eyes
Probability of perception of flicker
% of the population
0.66
Minimum brightness
in Nits
0.48
Circadian action factor
98%
Color
Consistency
VS Space color display-p3
Pros
- The colors are faithful and well rendered in all the conditions tested
- Effective adaptation of luminance in most environments
- The HDR10 video playback is constantly well managed, both in low lighting conditions and in internal environments
- The response to the touch is precise and highly reactive
Against
- SDR videos could benefit from a higher luminance
- The loss of luminance and color shifts are visible when the device is displayed at the corner
- The accidental touches of Palma are occasionally detected both in the orientation of the landscape and portraits
Among the best in our ranking, Google Pixel 10 offers a constantly well balanced performance through all attributes, with the reproduction of the color that stands out as a particular force. Compared to the older brother, the 10 Pro XL Pixel, the Pixel 10 offers an almost on par with the flagship model.
Readability is one of the strongest assets of Pixel 10. The device adapts its luminance effectively in all conditions, including the most demanding outdoor conditions. With a peak brightness of 2983 CD/m² in high brightness mode, external visibility is excellent and even in direct sunlight, the text and images remain clear and comfortable to view.
The color performance is equally impressive. In default or faithful mode, the Pixel 10 offers accurate and visually pleasant renderings in all scenarios. The new characteristic of the adaptive tone further improves the experience, automatically regulating the white balance to the surrounding lighting. The colors remain vibrant but natural in all modes, in a natural mode that offers a particularly precise rendering for those looking for faithful visual elements.
The HDR video reproduction also shines, with luminance, contrast and reproduction of the well -balanced color that offer an engaging experience by scarcely illuminated rooms with brighter internal settings.
Touch interactions are fluid and reactive, ensuring rapid navigation. However, the 120 Hz update frequency is not enabled by default, which means that users will have to turn it manually to benefit from the full fluidity of the display.
Finally, the Pixel 10 gains the eye comfort label, thanks to its effective blue light filtering. This reduces the eye tension by preserving the reproduction of the natural color, making the display both protective and visually faithful.
Test summary
DXOMark display test information: For the score and analysis, a device undergoes a series of objective and perceptive tests in controlled laboratory conditions and real life. The Dxomark Display score takes into account the overall user experience provided by the screen, considering the hardware capacity and the software developed. In the tests, only video apps and photos installed in the factory are used. More in -depth details on how Dxomark tests are available in the article “A more attentive look at DXOMark display tests”.
The following section focuses on the key elements of our tests and exhaustive analysis performed in the DXOMark workshops. Complete relationships with detailed performance assessments are available on request. To order a copy, contact us.
As is composed as the readability score of the display
Readability evaluates the ease and comfort of the user to view content, such as photos or a web page, on the display under different lighting conditions. Our measurements performed in the workshops are completed through perceptual tests and analysis.
Rendering of the skin tone in an internal environment (1000 lux)
From left to right: Google Pixel 10, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
(Photo only for illustration)
Skin rendering in a sunlight (> 90,000 lux)
From left to right: Google Pixel 10, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Ski stands for the mirror component included, which measures both the widespread reflection and mirror reflection. The reflection of a simple glass sheet is about 4%, while reaching about 6% for a plastic sheet. Although the first surface of the smartphones is made of glass, their total reflection (without coating) is usually about 5% due to more reflections created by the optical stack complex.
The average reflectance is calculated on the basis of the spectral reflectance in the visible spectrum interval (see graphic graphic) and the human spectral sensitivity.
Uniformity
This graph shows the distribution of the luminance during the entire display panel. The uniformity is measured with a 20%gray motif, with brilliant green that indicates ideal luminance. A bright green color evenly scattered on the screen indicates that the brightness of the display is uniform. Other colors indicate a loss of uniformity.
Modulation of the width of the impulse is a modulation technique that generates variable width impulses to represent the breadth of an analog input signal. This measurement is important for comfort because low frequencies can be perceived by some individuals and, in the most extreme cases, can induce convulsions. Some experiments show that the discomfort may appear at a higher frequency. A high PWM frequency (> 1500 Hz) tends to be less disturbing for users.
How the display of the display color is composed
Color assessments are performed in different lighting conditions to see how well the device well manages the color with the surrounding environment. The devices are tested with SRGB image schemes and display-p3. Both faithful mode and default mode are used for our evaluation. Our measurements performed in the workshops are completed through perceptual tests and analysis.
The circadian action factor is a metric that defines how light affects the cycle of human sleep. It is the relationship between the energy of light that contributes to sleep disorders (centered around 450 Nm, which represents blue light) on the energy of light which contributes to our perception (which covers from 400 Nm to 700 Nm and centered on 550 Nm, which is green light). A high circadian action factor means that environmental light contains strong blue light energy and it is likely that it influences the body’s sleep cycle, while a low circadian action factor implies that light has a weak blue light energy and it is less likely to influence sleep models.
How it is composed how to view the video score
The video attribute evaluates the video handling of the standard dynamic range (DSD) and the dynamic range (HDR10) in internal and poor lighting conditions. Our measurements performed in the workshops are completed through perceptual tests and analysis.
Video rendering in an environment in low light conditions (0 lux)
Clockwise from on the top left: Google Pixel 10, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
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Video rendering in indoor environment (1000 lux)
Clockwise from on the top left: Google Pixel 10, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
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These calibers have the percentage of irregularities of the frame in a 30 second video. These irregularities are not necessarily perceived by users (unless they are all in the same TimesTamp) but are a performance indicator.
How the display of the display touch is composed
We evaluate the touch attributes in many types of content in which the touch is the key and requires different behaviors such as the game (quick touch to the response time), web (regular scrolling of the page) and images (accurate navigation and regular from one image to another).
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