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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 10a

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GooglePixel 10 Pro XLGooglePixel 10a
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2025March 2026
Display
Screen size6.8″6.3″
Resolution2992 × 13442424 × 1080
Sharpness482 pixels per inch421 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,300 nits3,000 nits
Display typeSuper Actua display; LTPO OLEDActua display; pOLED
Pixel density486 ppi422.2 ppi
Brightness detailUp 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 protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresSmooth 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 (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipTensor G5Tensor G4
Memory16 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB128 GB, 256 GB
Storage typeZoned UFS on all UK storage sizes–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MP13 MP
Telephoto camera48 MPNone
Optical zoom5×None
Front camera42 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.3″ sensor, optical image stabilisation48 MP Quad PD dual pixel wide, ƒ/1.7, 82° field of view, 1/2″ sensor, optical and electronic image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor
Telephoto camera48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 22° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor, optical image stabilisation–
Front camera42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 96.1° field of view
ZoomPro Zoom up to 100×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10×Super Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5× and 1×
Video recording8K 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; Super Res Zoom Video up to 20×; Cinematic Blur; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP94K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps; digital zoom up to 5×; slow motion up to 240 fps; Cinematic Pan; Macro Focus Video; HEVC and AVC
Front video4K at 30/60 fps4K at 30 fps
Camera featuresPro controls, High-Res (up to 50 MP) photos and portraits, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Face Unblur, Auto Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Auto Best Take; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensorCamera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top Shot
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh5,100 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingUp to 25 WUp to 10 W
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,079 mAh30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 70% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 45 WUp to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 W
Wireless chargingPixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2-certified, up to 25 WQi-certified, up to 10 W with Qi EPP chargers; no Qi2 magnets
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)Not supported (no Battery Share)
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G45RY5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7L
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only)Nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 6 with antenna diversity
Ultra WidebandUltra-wideband chip–
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS (listed for the US), free for the first two years after activationSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC); Thread networkingGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight232 g183 g
Thickness8.5 mm9 mm
Height × width162.8 × 76.6 mm153.9 × 73 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNoNo
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Composite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)
ColoursMoonstone, Jade, Porcelain, ObsidianLavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP68 under IEC 60529
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockFingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo speakers
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionTwo microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Android 16
Software updatesSeven 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 featuresGemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Pixel Screenshots, Magic Cue, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistGemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protectionSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection
In the boxPixel 10 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolPixel 10a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool

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