There’s nothing wrong with not choosing a ‘Pro’ model. I know very well how they’re some of the best camera phones around, but the Pixel 10 and iPhone 16 still have outstanding performance that won’t cost you as much. Even though it’s about to be replaced by the iPhone 17, there’s still a lot I like about the current model.
In my iPhone 16 review, I mention how its dual camera system, a 48MP main shooter and refreshed 12MP ultrawide, produces nearly the same amount of detail and definition as the more expensive ‘Pro’ models. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 is redefining the expectation I have with phones around the $799 price range. That’s because in my Pixel 10 review, I call out how it ushers in a new age with its triple cameras — a 48MP main shooter, 13MP ultrawide, and 10.8MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. The latter’s important because phones in this range don’t typically get treated to a telephoto, so it’s big news.
