The Pixel 10 Pro’s display might be the least complicated part of this entire review because, for the most part, I have very little to complain about.
It is simply a very good screen. Over the past year, I have watched plenty of YouTube, movies, TV shows, and far too many random videos on it, and the panel has consistently looked excellent. Colours have enough punch without becoming overly saturated, text looks sharp, and the smooth refresh rate makes everything from scrolling through social media to moving around the interface feel polished.
The compact form factor helps here too. Since the display isn’t excessively wide or tall, reaching the corners of the screen is much easier than it is on some of the larger flagships I use. Whether I am pulling down the notification shade, reaching for something near the top of an app, or typing one-handed, I rarely find myself having to awkwardly reposition the phone just to get around the screen.
Outdoor visibility has been equally dependable. The display gets bright enough that I can comfortably read messages, check Maps, frame a photo, or browse when I am outside without constantly hunting for shade. It is one of those screens that works well enough in most situations that you eventually stop thinking about it altogether.
There is one thing I would be careful about, though. In my experience, the front glass picks up everyday micro-scratches relatively easily, including the kind you can get simply from carrying the phone around in a jeans pocket. They aren’t necessarily obvious when the display is turned on, but once you notice them under the right light, they are difficult to unsee.
I ended up using a Spigen screen protector for most of my time with the phone, and I would recommend doing the same if you plan on buying a Pixel 10 Pro. It is a small investment that saves you from worrying about those annoying little scratches over time.
Beyond that, there really isn’t much drama here. The Pixel 10 Pro has a bright, smooth, well-tuned display that has been consistently enjoyable to use, and after a year, that reliability is probably the biggest compliment I can give it.
