Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8
58.5Performance40.9
67.3Display54.3
71Camera44.2
62.2Battery52.9
94.7Features94.7
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL1 spec wins — Google Pixel 8
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and performance (+18). Google Pixel 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 53
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- 19% lower weight: 187 g vs 232 g
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+10% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | OLED (Actua) |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+14% | 428 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits+65% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 %+3% | 86.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000+51% | 930,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+34% | 1,720 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+43% | 4,350 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+150% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+300% | 11 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+14% | 4,575 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+67% | 27 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+39% | 18 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 187 g+19% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+4% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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