Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Durability test reveals Pixelsnap magnets

Everything is going according to plan without any nasty surprises. The Pixel 10 Pro XL performed well in a industry-standard scratch test by YouTuber JerryRigEverything. It features aluminum buttons in an aluminum chassis that can be removed with the appropriate tools. The AMOLED display withstands a brief, direct fire impact on the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 without visible damage, and the bend test reveals no unusual noises nor any fragile hardware.

Boring? Perhaps. On the other hand, it's also a huge advantage for buyers and owners of the new Google flagships. Not only do they get seven years of software updates, but the hardware is also likely to last just as long. Perhaps the most exciting thing about Zack Nelson's durability test this time is the introduction and end of the video, which hint at major internal changes. One feature that is sure to find many fans is the Magsafe-like Pixelsnap architecture of the new Pixel 10 generation, which offers magnetic wireless charging without a protective case for the first time in the Android field.

To be fair, they are not the first, as the HMD Skyline models shouldn't be overlooked here. However, the new Google phones are the first flagships from a major Android manufacturer that are on par with Apple's iPhones and are fully Qi2-compatible. The additional magnetic ring on the back can be seen without opening the case; magnetic field viewing film is available from Amazon for this purpose, for example. The reviewer also hints at further internal changes for the upcoming teardown video, such as for the battery.