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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs iPhone 8 Plus

WINNER
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
67.1Inno Score
VS
iPhone 8 Plus

Apple

iPhone 8 Plus

$799

28.6Inno Score
58.5Performance20
67.3Display26.2
71Camera35.3
62.2Battery21.3
94.7Features60
17 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL2 spec wins — iPhone 8 Plus

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 28.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+41) and battery (+41). iPhone 8 Plus 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 20
  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 26
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60

Reasons to pick the iPhone 8 Plus

  • 13% lower weight: 202 g vs 232 g
  • 12% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,199

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLiPhone 8 Plus
Screen size6.8 ″+24%5.5 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1344x29921920x1080
Pixel density486 ppi+21%401 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness3,300 nits+428%625 nits
Screen-to-body89.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLiPhone 8 Plus
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G5Apple A11 Bionic
AnTuTu 101,400,000Top 27%—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+119%Top 17%1,050Top 66%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+158%Top 24%2,400Top 75%
RAM (max)16 GB+433%3 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB64GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLiPhone 8 Plus
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP—
Telephoto48 MP+300%12 MP
Optical zoom5 x+150%2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera42 MP+500%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLiPhone 8 Plus
Capacity5,200 mAh+93%2,691 mAh
Wired charging45 W+200%15 W
Wireless charging25 W+233%8 W
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLiPhone 8 Plus
Weight232 g202 g+13%
Thickness8.5 mm7.5 mm+12%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLiPhone 8 Plus
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2Lightning
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLiPhone 8 Plus
OS at launchAndroid 16iOS 11
OS update pledge7 years+40%5 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLiPhone 8 Plus
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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