Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy A05
58.5Performance20
67.3Display20
71Camera29
62.2Battery43.7
94.7Features20
17 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A05
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 26.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+75) and display (+47). Samsung Galaxy A05 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 20
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A05
- 16% lower weight: 195 g vs 232 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+85% | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000+419%Top 27% | 270,000Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+448%Top 17% | 420Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+359%Top 24% | 1,350Top 96% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+425% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+4% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 195 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+3% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 13 (One UI Core 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |