Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs iPhone 16
58.5Performance66
67.3Display40.7
71Camera48.5
62.2Battery47
94.7Features89.3
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL5 spec wins — iPhone 16
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 56, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and camera (+23). iPhone 16 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 59
- 43% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,300 vs 2,300
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,100 vs 6,200
- 27% lower weight: 170 g vs 232 g
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+11% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1179x2556 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+6% | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 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 | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Apple A18 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000 | 1,450,000+4% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300 | 3,300+43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200 | 8,100+31% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| 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+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+46% | 3,561 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 170 g+27% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.8 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |