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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL · Photo source

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Pixel 10 Pro XL

Released August 2025

The Pixel 10 Pro XL is the 6.8-inch version of Google's 2025 Pro phone, with the Tensor G5 chip, 16 GB of memory, a 5,200 mAh battery and 50 MP, 48 MP and 48 MP 5× telephoto rear cameras, for people who want a big screen and the fastest charging of the Pixel 10 range.

Model history · 5 models, 2021–2025
  1. 2021Pixel 6 ProCompare
  2. 2022Pixel 7 ProCompare
  3. 2023Pixel 8 ProCompare
  4. 2024Pixel 9 Pro XLCompare
  5. 2025Pixel 10 Pro XL
Screen
6.8″
Display
LTPO OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Tensor G5
Memory
16 GB
Storage
256 GB – 1 TB
Main camera
50 MP
Zoom
5×
Battery
5,200 mAh
Weight
232 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers rate the Pixel 10 Pro XL among the best Android phones, praising its very bright display, excellent cameras and helpful AI features, though changes from the Pixel 9 Pro XL are few. Both found the Tensor G5 underpowered for gaming and some AI features incomplete; TechRadar also found battery life behind rivals.

From techradar.com and tomsguide.com

Display

Screen size
6.8″
Resolution
2992 × 1344
Sharpness
482 pixels per inch
Panel
LTPO OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
3,300 nits
Display type
Super Actua display; LTPO OLED
Pixel density
486 ppi
Brightness detail
Up to 2,200 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,300 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Screen protection
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)

Performance

Chip
Tensor G5
Memory
16 GB
Storage
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Storage type
Zoned UFS on all UK storage sizes

Cameras

Main camera
50 MP
Ultra wide camera
48 MP
Telephoto camera
48 MP
Optical zoom
5×
Front camera
42 MP
Main camera
50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.3″ sensor, optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera
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, 1/2.55″ sensor, optical image stabilisation
Front camera
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×
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; Super Res Zoom Video up to 20×; Cinematic Blur; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9
Front video
4K at 30/60 fps
Camera features
Pro 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 sensor

Battery and charging

Battery
5,200 mAh
Wired charging
Up to 45 W
Wireless charging
Up to 25 W
Battery life detail
24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,079 mAh
Wired charging
Up 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 W
Wireless charging
Pixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2-certified, up to 25 W
Charges other devices
Not supported (no Battery Share)

Connectivity

Satellite messaging
Yes
Mobile network
5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G45RY
SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity
Ultra Wideband
Ultra-wideband chip
NFC
Yes
Satellite features
Satellite SOS (listed for the US), free for the first two years after activation
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
Positioning
Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC); Thread networking

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
232 g
Thickness
8.5 mm
Height × width
162.8 × 76.6 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP68
Stylus
No
Materials
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)
Colours
Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian
Buttons
Power button; volume buttons
Water resistance detail
IP68 under IEC 60529
Biometrics
Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock
Sensors
Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor
Speakers
Stereo speakers; spatial audio
Microphones
Three microphones with noise suppression

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
Android 16
Software updates
Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)
AI features
Gemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Pixel Screenshots, Magic Cue, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist
Safety features
Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection
In the box
Pixel 10 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool

Storage options

Storage
256 GB
512 GB
1 TB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 5,200 mAh battery; up to 70% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W charger
  • Pixelsnap magnetic wireless charging (Qi2) up to 25 W, where the other Pixel 10 models get 15 W
  • 48 MP 5× telephoto with Pro Zoom up to 100×, and 8K video via Video Boost

Cons

  • 232 g, 25 g more than the Pixel 10 Pro
  • No Battery Share (reverse wireless charging), which the Pixel 9 Pro XL had
  • No charger in the box

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
6.9″OLED, 120 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 512 GB – 16 GB256 GB – 512 GB50 MP5×6,500 mAh218 gNov 2025
6.9″OLED, 120 HzSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 512 GB – 16 GB512 GB – 1 TB50 MP5×7,500 mAh219 gSept 2025
6.82″LTPO OLED, 120 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite12 GB – 16 GB256 GB – 1 TB50 MP6×6,100 mAh226 gApr 2025

Previous model: Pixel 9 Pro XL. Newer model: Pixel 11 Pro XL.

Sources

  1. support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570
  2. support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/16275254
  3. store.google.com/gb/magazine/pixel-vs-iphone
  4. store.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10_pro_specs
  5. store.google.com/gb/config/pixel_10_pro
  6. store.google.com/gb/magazine/compare_pixel
  7. blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-10-pro-xl
  8. support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/10107702

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