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The Google Pixel 10 series is coming soon, and with all the uncertainty around the upcoming Galaxy S26 ditching the base and Plus models, now might be a great time to switch. I was already debating ditching my Galaxy, and that’s because two Google Pixel features have my attention.
As many of you know, Google’s Pixel 10 lineup willlaunch on August 20th, 2025. Thanks to countless leaks and Google itself, we have apretty good idea of what to expect:a vastly improved Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and a new Pixel Fold. I will strongly consider switching to a Pixel for “Call Screening” and the Pixel Screenshots app when these phones arrive.
A Bit of Phone History
I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy S25+ since it first came out after Ireturned the Galaxy S25 Ultrabecause it was too big. My main daily driver phone has been a Galaxy since the Galaxy S8 Plus. I’m a big Galaxy fan, and I loved my Galaxy S21 Ultra, even though I’ve used, tested, and reviewed countless Pixel devices over the years.
I’ve always been fond of the Nexus and Pixel lines. I owned the Nexus One, the Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 6, and others, and after all these years, I’m finally ready to re-join Team Pixel. Samsung isn’t necessarily doing anything wrong and still makes excellent phones. That said, they’re starting to fall a bit behind in the area of AI, and rumors suggest they’ll scrap the Galaxy S26 for a Galaxy S26 Pro, and the Galaxy S26 Edge is replacing the Galaxy S26 Plus.
Samsung made a big push intoAI with the Galaxy S24 and S25 series, and like most AI, much of it feels gimmicky. Sure, there are several helpful AI tools for editing photos, live translate, Circle to Search, and other things, but for day-to-day usage, Google delivers.
Pixel Screenshots Are How AI Should Be
Look, I know we’re all sick of hearing about AI, but Google’s delivery of AI over the years has been a bit different. Well, at least on mobile. A prime example is “Pixel Screenshots,” which is a small but extremely useful feature I genuinely want.
Last year, we covered Google’s newPixel Screenshot featureand loved everything about it. We all take screenshots, and eventually our phone is bloated with a screenshot folder in the camera gallery, and finding important screenshots is a mess. Not on Pixel devices.
Here’s how it works: When you take a screenshot on a Google Pixel, it still gets saved to your phone but also goes to a new “Pixel Screenshots” app. In this app,Gemini Nanoprocesses all the information in the screenshot and breaks it down for you. Some of that information includes scanning the text, identifying images, and screenshot info like location, websites, or which app you were using. Then, Gemini gathers all that data and creates an AI summary and title to make that info easy to find, see, and understand.
Pixel Screenshots is similar to all of Google’s AI summary tools in Gmail or Search, only specific to you and the information you choose to screengrab and save. Obviously, you took that screenshot for a reason, and now Google helps make every aspect of finding, reading, or viewing screenshots easier. It’ll pull an entire recipe you saved, give it a title, and list out the ingredients. You’ll get a similar experience for reminders, addresses, calendar entries, and more.
It sounds small, but it’s a big deal, and I want it. I currently have over 500 images in my screenshot folder, and it’s a mess. Switching to a Pixel, like the new Pixel 10, will let me take full advantage of Pixel Screenshots, which sounds wonderful.
Call Screen Is a Game-Changer
Scam calls are one of the most frustrating things ever, and we all have to deal with them. They’re a never-ending problem, and carriers are playing a cat-and-mouse game to stop them. Every year, we hear about anew spam/scam blocker, but they rarely work.
Every Pixel owner knows how fantastic Google’s Call Screen feature is, and if you’ve never experienced it, you’re in for a treat. Several years ago, we saidthe real Google Pixel superpower is phone calls. Even back in 2022, it was the best use of AI on a phone, and it’s getting better every year. Ask any Pixel owner what feature they can’t live without, and most will mention Call Screening.
Whenever you get a random phone call from an unknown number, if it doesn’t get blocked and comes through, you can “Screen” the call and let your Pixel and its AI superpowers handle it. If it’s actually something worth answering, you can take over the call. With Call Screening, you’ll never have to hear another sales pitch or unwanted caller trying to scam you.
Call Screening is so popular that Apple’s still trying to master the feature in iOS 26, and every other phone manufacturer is behind Google in this regard. you may even let your Pixel “Hold for me” when you get placed on hold, and the Assistant will do all the heavy lifting for you—no more tapping speakerphone and walking around until someone picks up.
Honestly, I could go on and on about the Pixel’s Call Screen feature, and whenever I stop reviewing a Pixel, it’s the first thing I miss.
These days, phones are pretty similar. They’re big slabs of metal, glass, and plastic, with amazing cameras, fast performance, and endless apps. Differentiating between models, brands, or even Apple vs. Google is harder than ever.
Whether I get the new Galaxy S26 Ultra or a Pixel 10 Pro, I know I’ll have a great camera and computing experience. But these days, with everything so similar, quality-of-life upgrades like Call Screen and Pixel Screenshots are true separators, and I’m finally ready to make the switch.
