Google announced its new Pixel smartphones a couple of days ago, including the Pixel 10 Pro XL, its new large-format flagship. With that being said, in this article, we'll compare that phone to its predecessor. We'll compare the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. While these two phones look physically the same, there are quite a few differences worth talking about, as Google did make some changes, of course.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL has proven to be a very capable smartphone, but our hopes are very high for its successor, considering the improvements. With that being said, we'll first list the specs of both phones, and then move to compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output.
Specifications
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5mm | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 232 grams | 221 grams |
| Display | 6.8-inch Super Actual LTPO OLED display | 6.8-inch LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | Smooth Display (1-120Hz) | 1-120Hz (adaptive) |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 2992 x 1344 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 16GB (LPDDR5X) | 16GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 3.1) |
| Main camera | 50MP (f/1.68 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor size, 82-degree FoV) | 50MP (f/1.68 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor size, 82-degree FoV) |
| Ultra-wide camera | 48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 123-degree FoV) | 48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 123-degree FoV) |
| Telephoto camera | N/A | N/A |
| Periscope telephoto camera | 48MP (f/2.8 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom, 22-degree FoV) | 48MP (f/2.8 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom, 22-degree FoV) |
| Selfie camera | 42MP (f/2.2 aperture, 103-degree FoV) | 42MP (f/2.2 aperture, 103-degree FoV) |
| Battery size | 5,200mAh | 5,060mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, 25W Qi2 wireless (charger not included) | 37W wired, 23W wireless (Pixel Stand), 12W wireless (Qi), 5W reverse wired (charger not included) |
| Colors | Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian |
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Design
These two smartphones look exactly the same. Their dimensions are completely identical, in fact. One thing that did change is the weight, as the newer phone is 11 grams heavier, mainly because of the larger battery, we would have guessed. Both smartphones feature rounded corners, with a flat frame, and flat front and back sides. They're made out of aluminum and glass, and are quite slippery. Both phones are also quite large.
On the front, you'll notice a flat display with a centered display camera hole at the top. That camera hole is also the same across the two phones. The power/lock button is located on the right-hand side, just above the volume up and down keys. The positioning is the same across the two phones. If we flip the two devices over, you'll notice even more similarities. Google's logo is located right in the middle, while the camera bar is positioned above it.
That camera bar is horizontal and pill-shaped. It stretches from almost the edge of the left side to the edge of the right side... almost, but not really. It does protrude on the back on both phones, and on both devices, you'll notice three cameras located inside that camera bar. In fact, the camera sensors are identical between these two phones. Both smartphones are IP68 certified for water and dust resistance.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Display
These two smartphones also have identical displays. Granted, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL display is a bit brighter, but in every other way they're the same. We're looking at a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED panel here. The refresh rate is adaptive (1-120Hz), and the resolution is 2992 x 1344 pixels. The display is flat on both phones, and it has a display aspect ratio of 20:9. The screen-to-body ratio is around 88%.
That display supports HDR10+ content, and the peak brightness on the Pixel 10 Pro XL is 3,300 nits. On the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the brightness can reach a maximum of 3,000 nits, in theory. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects the display on both smartphones. It is worth noting that the Pixel 10 Pro XL's display does come with a feature that will ease flickering issues (PWM), if you are among the people who have headaches from it, but nowhere near the level of the competitors out there. That is not a problem for most people, but it really does bother some.
The displays on both smartphones are vivid and very sharp, while they also offer great viewing angles. The touch response is good on both, and it's basically identical. The blacks are also as deep as you'd expect them to be on OLED panels. Both displays are also more than sharp enough, and the same goes for brightness. There's not much to complain about here.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Performance
The Google Tensor G5 SoC powers the Pixel 10 Pro XL. That is a 3nm processor, and the first Tensor chip made by TSMC. It is manufactured using the company's latest 3nm node. That chip is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM inside the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Google has also added UFS 4.0 flash storage to the mix here, which is also an improvement compared to the previous generation.
On the other hand, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is powered by the Tensor G4 processor. That is a 4nm chip made by Samsung. It is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM inside the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and UFS 3.1 flash storage. UFS 3.1 is not only considerably slower than UFS 4.0, but it's also less power efficient. Neither smartphone supports storage expansion, in case you were wondering.
We've only just started using the Pixel 10 Pro XL, but the phone has performed really, really well so far. It's very responsive, just like the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Despite the fact that the Tensor G5 doesn't offer as much raw power as the Snapdragon 8 Elite, for example, it's doing a really good job so far on the Pixel 10 series. You'll get all the juicy details once we publish our full review, which is coming, but so far, so good.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Battery
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL features a 5,200mAh battery inside. Its predecessor, on the other hand, has a 5,060mAh battery. Google did increase the battery capacity a bit, which is certainly a good thing. Unfortunately, the company is still not using silicon-carbon battery technology, but we have high hopes for the battery life of the Pixel 10 Pro XL. We haven't tested it properly yet, but it already seems to be performing better than the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offered good battery life. It was not as good as some of the competitors, as they shipped with a lot more battery capacity, but for most people, it was a full-day battery smartphone, without a problem. The Pixel 10 Pro XL not only has a larger battery, but it also has a more power efficient chip, and a more power efficient storage, so... we do hope the Pixel 10 Pro XL will live up to the occasion.
When it comes to charging, the Pixel 10 Pro XL does have the edge. The phone supports 45W wired charging, along with 25W Qi2 wireless charging. Yes, it has magnets and all that for full-fledged Qi2.2 charging. The Pixel 9 Pro XL, on the other hand, supports 37W wired, 23W wireless (with Pixel Stand), and 12W reverse wireless charging (Qi). Neither smartphone ships with a charger in the box.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Cameras
The camera hardware is absolutely identical between these two phones. Google has decided to keep the same camera sensors and camera lenses as well. We're looking at three rear cameras on both of these devices. A main 50-megapixel camera (1/1.31-inch sensor size) is backed by a 48-megapixel ultrawide snapper (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 123-degree FoV). The third camera on the back is a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto unit (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom).
Despite the fact that the camera hardware is the same, we do expect to see some improvements from the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Why? Well, Google has upgraded the processor on the phone, which comes with an upgraded ISP for images and video. On top of that, Google’s own camera algorithms likely got an upgrade along with that, so… the images will surely look at least a little bit different in comparison.
We're in the middle of testing the cameras of the Pixel 10 Pro XL, and so far, things are looking good. We'll talk more about that in our full review, of course. However, you can expect contrasty shots from both smartphones, as that's Google's approach at this point, basically. Pixel phones are usually well-known for the quality of images they can capture, so... let's hope the Pixel 10 Pro XL will also deliver.
Audio
Both of these smartphones come with stereo speakers. The speakers on the Pixel 9 Pro XL are actually really good in terms of volume and sound quality, and the Pixel 10 Pro XL doesn't seem to be that much different. We'll talk more about that in the full review, though, as we're still testing.
What about headphone connectivity? Well, there is no audio jack on either phone. You can always use a dongle and connect them to the Type-C port on either phone. Alternatively, wireless connectivity is available. The Pixel 10 Pro XL supports Bluetooth 6, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL supports Bluetooth 5.3.
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