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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9a

WINNER
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
67.1Inno Score
VS
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
58.5Performance43.9
67.3Display55.8
71Camera42.7
62.2Battery56.3
94.7Features94.7
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL2 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and performance (+15). Google Pixel 9a 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 44
  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 56
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 43
  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 56
  • 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

  • 20% lower weight: 186 g vs 232 g
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,199

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
Screen size6.8 ″+8%6.3 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDOLED
Resolution1344x29921080x2424
Pixel density486 ppi+15%422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,300 nits+22%2,700 nits
Screen-to-body89.4 %+6%84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G5Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 101,400,000+33%Top 27%1,050,000Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+21%Top 17%1,900Top 38%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+38%Top 24%4,500Top 42%
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.7
Ultra-wide48 MP+269%13 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera42 MP+223%13 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
Capacity5,200 mAh+2%5,100 mAh
Wired charging45 W+96%23 W
Wireless charging25 W+233%8 W
Active use endurance11 h12 h+9%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
Weight232 g186 g+20%
Thickness8.5 mm+4%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth6.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 15
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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