Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| GooglePixel 10 Pro | GooglePixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2025 | August 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 6.8″ |
| Resolution | 2856 × 1280 | 2992 × 1344 (better) |
| Sharpness | 497 pixels per inch (better) | 482 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits (better) | 3,000 nits |
| Display type | Super Actua display; LTPO OLED | Super Actua display; LTPO OLED |
| Pixel density | 495 ppi | 486 ppi |
| Brightness detail | Up to 2,200 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,300 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio) | Up to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio) |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display features | Smooth Display (1–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours) | Smooth Display (1–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours) |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Tensor G5 | Tensor G4 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| CPU | Built on TSMC's 3 nm process; Google quotes a CPU 34% faster on average than Tensor G4 | – |
| AI engine | TPU up to 60% more powerful than Tensor G4's (Google); runs Gemini Nano on the device | – |
| Storage type | Zoned UFS on the 1 TB model | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5× | 5× |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 42 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.3″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | 50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31″ sensor, optical image stabilisation |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP Quad PD with autofocus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.51″ sensor, Macro Focus | 48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 22° field of view, 1/2.51″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | 48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 22° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor, optical image stabilisation |
| Front camera | 42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view | 42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view |
| Zoom | Pro Zoom up to 100×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10× | Super Res Zoom up to 30×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10× |
| Video recording | 8K at 24/30 fps (with Video Boost); 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Night Sight Video; slow motion up to 240 fps; Super Zoom Video up to 20×; HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9 | 8K at 30 fps (with Video Boost); 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Night Sight Video; Super Res Zoom Video up to 20×; Cinematic Blur; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC and AVC |
| Front video | 4K at 30/60 fps | 4K at 30/60 fps |
| Camera features | Pro controls, High-Res (up to 50 MP), High-Res Portrait mode (50 MP), Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Auto Best Take, Top Shot; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor | Pro controls, High-Res (up to 50 MP), Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces; Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Zoom Enhance; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,870 mAh | 5,060 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 30 W | Up to 37 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Up to 15 W | Up to 23 W (better) |
| Battery life detail | 24+ hours, up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,707 mAh; EU energy label class A, 51 h 9 min per charge, 1,000 charge cycles | 24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,942 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 W | Up to 70% in about 30 minutes with Google's 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately); up to 37 W |
| Wireless charging | Pixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2-certified, up to 15 W | Qi-certified; up to 23 W on Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) and up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers |
| Charges other devices | Not supported (no Battery Share) | Battery Share (wirelessly charges Qi-certified phones and accessories) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile network | 5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GEHN3 | 5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GZC4K |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only) | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity; Thread | Bluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas |
| Ultra Wideband | Ultra-wideband chip for ranging and spatial orientation | Ultra-wideband chip |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite features | Satellite SOS in the US, free for the first two years after activation | Satellite SOS in the UK and US, included at no additional charge for the first two years after activation |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 207 g (better) | 221 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.5 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 152.8 × 72 mm | 162.8 × 76.6 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Stylus | No | No |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium); at least 30% recycled materials by weight | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished metal frame (100% recycled aluminium in the housing) |
| Colours | Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian | Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz |
| Buttons | Power button; volume buttons | Power button; volume buttons |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 under IEC 60529; 1.5 m immersion depth on the EU label | IP68 under IEC 60529 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; spatial audio | Stereo speakers; spatial audio |
| Microphones | Three microphones with noise suppression | Three microphones with noise suppression |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| Software updates | Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability) | Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability) |
| AI features | Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Magic Cue, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist | Gemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live |
| Safety features | Satellite SOS (US), Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, theft protection | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts |
| In the box | Pixel 10 Pro, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool; no charger | Pixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool |
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