The base Pixel 10 is a bit of an odd one. It delivers features that make you question whether you really need to go Pro, yet at the same time leaves you wondering if it’s worth buying at all. With Pixelsnap, a refreshed design, and a 5x telephoto lens, it feels like it should be the obvious choice. But the $799 price tag, 128GB starting storage, and Tensor still hold it back. Here’s how it stacks up in the real world, and whether the standard Pixel 10 is actually the Pixel you should buy.