4 reasons why I’m ditching the Pixel 10 Pro for a small Android phone you probably can’t buy

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Credit: Tushar Mehta / Android AuthorityA few months ago, if anyone had asked me to recommend a small phone with a reliable camera, I would have uttered the Pixel 10 Pro in a heartbeat. It packs the same specifications, save for the battery, as the bigger Pixel 10 Pro XL, making it a viable option for people who want the perks of a big phone without the bulk or unwieldy size.More recently, however, there’s a newer star that won’t stop enticing me. It’s the vivo X300 FE, which borrows the camera-heavy DNA from its bigger siblings, the X300 Pro and X300 Ultra, while maintaining a pocketable footprint. The FE’s appeal as a pro-camera phone also makes it a worthy contender to the Pixel 10 Pro, which delivers mediocre, lackluster performance and — most importantly — a fading promise of a rich, exclusive Android experience.