Google’s latest flagship, the Pixel 10 Pro XL, has passed one of the smartphone industry’s most feared trials.

In YouTuber JerryRigEverything’s durability test, the smartphone, which promises seven years of Android updates through to 2032, showed it has the hardware strength to match its long-term software support.

The frame, built from 100% recycled aluminium, isn’t immune to scratches, but it proved rock-solid under pressure.

In the bend test, the Pro XL refused to flex or creak – a major improvement over earlier Pixel models that showed structural weakness.

The phone’s 6.8-inch OLED “Super Actua” display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, surviving scratches at levels six and seven on the Mohs hardness scale – standard for modern flagships.

Even after deep grooves across the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, the phone continued to unlock without issue. In the flame test, the screen endured 20 seconds of direct heat without permanent damage.

Around the back, Nelson revealed a hidden magnetic ring system for Qi2 wireless charging accessories. Using a magnetic viewing film, he showed the circle of magnets and an extra alignment magnet embedded under the glass.

While clever, the glossy finish does pick up scuffs easily, making a case or skin a smart choice for long-term use.

Other details include easily removable and replaceable aluminium buttons, IP68 water resistance, and a camera bar cut from a single piece of glass housing the 48MP wide, 50MP standard, and 48MP telephoto lenses.

The only design gripe was the large speaker grilles, which may collect dust and debris over time.

It’s clear the Pixel 10 Pro XL is one of the toughest smartphones Google has ever produced.

While users will want to protect its shiny frame from scratches, the phone’s structural strength, display resilience and Qi2 integration make it a serious contender in the 2025 flagship race.