Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 7.7 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 7.4. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads in performance, battery and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL cost $100 less ($1,099 vs $1,199). The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the newer phone, announced Aug 20, 2025.

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Google Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

7.7 From $1,199

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Google Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

7.4 From $1,099

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Key differences

Why choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Bigger battery 5,200 mAh vs 5,060 mAh
Faster wired charging 39 W vs 37 W
Brighter screen 3,300 nits vs 3,000 nits
Newer model Aug 20, 2025 vs Aug 13, 2024
Faster wireless charging 25 W vs 23 W
Faster storage type UFS 4.0 vs UFS 3.1

Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Lower launch price $1,099 vs $1,199
Lighter 221 g vs 232 g

PhoneRanked scores

Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Spec Google Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL

Overall 7.7 7.4

Display 8.6 8.5

Performance 7.4 6.3

Camera 8.6 8.6

Battery 6.4 6.2

Design 8.4 8.5

Software support 9.2 9.2

Value for money 5.1 4.6

Display

Spec Google Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL

Size 6.8 inches 6.8 inches

Type OLED, Super Actua OLED, Super Actua

Resolution 1344 × 2992 px 1344 × 2992 px

Pixel density 486 ppi 486 ppi

Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz

Adaptive refresh ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Peak brightness 3,300 nits 3,000 nits

Protection Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Spec Google Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL

Chipset Google Tensor G5 Google Tensor G4

Process 3 nm 4 nm

Max CPU clock 3.78 GHz 3.1 GHz

GPU PowerVR DXT-48-1536 Mali-G715 MP7

RAM 16 GB 16 GB

Storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB

Storage type UFS 4.0 UFS 3.1

microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Google Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL

Main camera 50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.3" 50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"

Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Ultrawide 48 MP 48 MP

Telephoto 48 MP, 5× optical, periscope 48 MP, 5× optical

Optical zoom 5× 5×

Rear cameras 3 3

Rear video 8K@30 8K@30

Front camera 42 MP 42 MP

Front video 4K@60 4K@60

Battery and charging

Spec Google Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL

Capacity 5,200 mAh 5,060 mAh

Wired charging 39 W 37 W

Wireless charging 25 W 23 W

Reverse wireless ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Charger in box ✕ No ✕ No

Design and build

Spec Google Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL

Dimensions 162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm 162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm

Thickness 8.5 mm 8.5 mm

Weight 232 g 221 g

Form factor Bar Bar

Frame Aluminum Aluminum

Back Glass Glass

Water resistance IP68 IP68

Fingerprint Under-display ultrasonic Under-display ultrasonic

3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No

SIM eSIM only Nano-SIM + eSIM

Colors Obsidian, Porcelain, Moonstone, Jade Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz

Connectivity and features

Spec Google Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL

5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7

Bluetooth 6.0 5.3

USB USB-C 3.x USB-C 3.x

NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

3.5 mm jack ✕ No ✕ No

Stereo speakers ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Satellite ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

IR blaster ✕ No ✕ No

Software

Spec Google Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL

OS at launch Android 16 Android 14

OS updates 7 years 7 years

Security updates 7 years 7 years

Launch and price

Spec Google Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL

Announced Aug 20, 2025 Aug 13, 2024

Released Aug 28, 2025 Aug 22, 2024

Status Released Discontinued

US launch price $1,199 $1,099

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