Pixel 10 Pro XL — the latest flagship smartphone of Google — was announced less than a week ago. The 10th-gen Pixel Pro XL comes with a handful of new features and interesting upgrades. With a polished design, enhanced performance, and many exciting features, this Pixel Pro XL is going to offer a better smartphone experience compared to its competitors in 2025. Let’s dive into the first impression of Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Table of Contents
Design | Display | Shooters | Performance | Battery Life | Miscellaneous | 10 Pro vs 10 Pro XL
Design
Similar Design with Premium Look
Google continues its signature design approach with the horizontal camera visor in the Pixel 10 series. The Pixel 10 Pro XL maintains this design language while offering a more sophisticated and premium look. Features Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2, a silky matte polished back, and a spacecraft-grade aluminum frame.
The phone feels very premium in the hands. However, it remains prone to scratches and potential damage from accidental drops. Speaking of which, the boxy shape ensures a secure grip. Great for single-handed use throughout the day. With the massive 6.8-inch display, the Pixel 10 Pro XL feels just the right device to have for daily use.
Display
Crispy, Sharp, and Color-accurate
Pixel 10 Pro XL comes with a new LTPO OLED Super Actua Display. This 1344 x 2992 pixel resolution screen is better than the Pixel 10’s 1080 x 2424 pixel resolution screen and the Pixel 10 Pro’s 1280 x 2856 pixel resolution screen. Colors look vibrant and sharp. The contents on YouTube and Netflix should look crisp, clear, and amazing. Pixel 10 Pro XL comes with a variable refresh rate (1-120 Hz), which Google refers to as Smooth Display. The efficiency of this display will ensure better screen time as well.
Shooters
Pixel 10 Pro XL comes with Google’s signature triple camera system. This camera system is not just an upgrade — it is a leap into the future of mobile photography, blending AI, hardware, and design to give users the best shots of their lives. These improved sensors of this year have full Gemini integration. Even the selfie shooter has been tuned further.
Primary Shooters
Signature Design, Well-tuned, and Gemini-integrated
Speaking of which, with Gemini AI, Pro Res Zoom, Auto Best Take, and smart editing, every shot becomes perfect. This triple camera system consists of —
- 50 MP Octa PD wide-angle shooter, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82° field of view, and 1/1.3″ image sensor size
- 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide-angle shooter with autofocus, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 123° field of view, and 1/2.55″ image sensor size
- 48 MP telephoto shooter Quad PD with optical image stabilization, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 22° field of view, 5x optical zoom, and 1/2.55″ image sensor size
Here are Google’s new cam features that everyone is talking about.
Re-designed Camera System
Best Shots with the Best System
If you are into high-res photography, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is the best fit at the moment. Google has the primary shooters tuned to enhance color, focus, detail, noise reduction, zoom, and more this year. The redesigned optical image stabilization doubles the compensation range compared to last year.
Makes every shot smoother and clearer. Images look more realistic now. Google claims this camera system to be the best for portraits. Along with Video Boost, this Pixel can also generate studio-grade videos in no time.
Camera Coach
Snaps with Gemini
Not everyone is a professional photographer, but with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, you do not have to be. Google has integrated Gemini AI directly into the camera app. The Camera Coach gives real-time step-by-step tips. Such guidance will help you master lighting, framing, and composition. With Camera Coach’s instructions, every photo becomes a masterpiece, and every user feels like a pro-photographer.
Pro Res Zoom
Capture Distant Worlds in Detail
It is difficult to capture images with all the necessary details from a distance. Intense zooming while taking an image often results in a washed-up or blurred image. In this department, Smartphone companies have been struggling for years now.
Google optimized Tensor G5 for the Pixel 10 series, allowing you to capture images with ProRes Zoom. With a 100x zoom range, every image of landscapes, portraits, or faraway subjects will hold incredible detail, making distance no longer a barrier to creativity.
Auto Best Take
Your Friend Can’t Ruin the Group Photo!
Ever noticed how every perfect group photo has that one friend who looks the other direction? The Auto Best Take feature, powered by Gemini, instantly processes 150 frames when you snap a group photo. Gemini analyzed each frame and each subject. Decides the best frame where every subject looks great. If that perfect frame does not exist, the Auto Best Take will blend the best possible frames and generate a great group picture. The result? Everyone looks perfect in the same frame — no retakes needed.
Smart Edit with Texts
Type Words, Pixel will Edit
Editing photos is now as simple as typing a message. With Gemini integrated into Google Photos, you can tell your Pixel 10 Pro XL exactly what to do: “Remove that bag,” or “Add a sunset.” The phone handles everything, from object removal to blending new elements. You describe it, and your Pixel makes it real.
Selfie Shooter
Great Selfies with Colors
The smartphone comes with a 42 MP Dual PD selfie shooter with autofocus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, and 103° ultrawide field of view. The selfies are great, if not the best. Colors are accurate. Details are sharp. Stay tuned for the hands-on review.
Performance
Blazing Fast Operations
Pixel 10 Pro XL runs on Google’s powerful Tensor G5 (3 nm) chipset, making it one of the fastest smartphones of 2025. With 16 GB of RAM, multitasking feels seamless and smooth. Google’s demo of Gemini AI photo edits showed instant results, highlighting its next-gen performance. Adding to this, the Titan M2 security chip delivers top-tier protection with lightning-fast processing.
Battery Life
Impressive All-day Battery
Pixel 10 Pro XL comes with a powerful 5,200 mAh Li-Ion battery. With normal use, it lasts up to 24 hours. If you enable Extreme Battery Saver mode, the phone can stretch battery life to nearly 100 hours.
This Pixel Pro XL supports 45W wired fast charging through its USB-C port, reaching 0% to 55% in just 30 minutes. It also supports Qi2.2-certified Pixelsnap wireless charging up to 25W.
Pixelsnap is Google’s answer to Apple’s MagSafe. It uses magnetic alignment for secure wireless charging. This means you can also use MagSafe-compatible chargers and accessories with your Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Miscellaneous
Google Packed More
Google packed the Pixel 10 Pro XL with all the latest connectivity features. The phone supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands, along with 2×2 MIMO55 for faster speeds. It also comes with Bluetooth® v6, NFC, Google Cast, Dual-Band GNSS GPS, Galileo, and Thread networking technology for smart home devices.
One of the most exciting upgrades is satellite support for calls and messages. This feature, called Satellite SOS, lets you stay connected even when you are outside mobile network coverage. Unlike Apple’s version, Google confirmed this feature will be free to use on the Pixel 10 series.
Pixel 10 Pro vs Pixel 10 Pro XL
Quick View for a Quick Pick & Choose
Here’s a quick comparison between the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL. Even though both the Pixels are identical, they have their own differences. Google did a very good job keeping most of the technical features similar in these smartphones.
| Specs | Pixel 10 Pro | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 20, 2025 | August 20, 2025 |
| SIMs | Dual eSIM, dual stand-by; stores 8 eSIMs GSM/ HSPA/ LTE/ 5G (mmWave and Sub-6) | Dual eSIM, dual stand-by; stores 8 eSIMs GSM/ HSPA/ LTE/ 5G (mmWave and Sub-6) |
| Display | 6.3-inch LTPO OLED Super Actua Display, 20:9 aspect ratio, 495 PPI, Smooth Display (1-120 Hz), up to 2,200 nits (HDR) and up to 3,300 nits (peak brightness), and full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors | 6.8-inch LTPO OLED Super Actua Display, 20:9 aspect ratio, 486 PPI, Smooth Display (1-120 Hz), up to 2,200 nits (HDR) and up to 3,300 nits (peak brightness), and full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors |
| Dimensions | 6.0 in x 2.8 in x 0.3 in (152.8 mm x 72.0 mm x 8.5 mm) | 6.4 in x 3.0 in x 0.3 in (162.8 mm x 76.6 mm x 8.5 mm) |
| Protection | Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 cover glass Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 silky matte back with polished finish, spacecraft-grade aluminum frame IP68 dust and water resistance | Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 cover glass Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 silky matte back with polished finish, spacecraft-grade aluminum frame IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Rear Shooters | Wide-angle shooter 50 MP Octa PD, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82° field of view, and 1/1.3″ image sensor size Ultrawide-angle shooter 48 MP Quad PD with autofocus, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 123° field of view, and 1/2.55″ image sensor size Telephoto shooter 48 MP Quad PD with optical image stabilization, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 22° field of view, 5x optical zoom, and 1/2.55″ image sensor size | Wide-angle shooter 50 MP Octa PD, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82° field of view, and 1/1.3″ image sensor size Ultrawide-angle shooter 48 MP Quad PD with autofocus, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 123° field of view, and 1/2.55″ image sensor size Telephoto shooter 48 MP Quad PD with optical image stabilization, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 22° field of view, 5x optical zoom, and 1/2.55″ image sensor size |
| Selfie Shooter | 42 MP Dual PD selfie shooter with autofocus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, and 103° ultrawide field of view | 42 MP Dual PD selfie shooter with autofocus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, and 103° ultrawide field of view |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 (3 nm) SoC with Titan M2 security co-processor | Google Tensor G5 (3 nm) SoC with Titan M2 security co-processor |
| OS & Support | Android 16 with 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates | Android 16 with 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates |
| Battery Details | Li-Ion 4,870 mAh, 30W fast charging via USB-C port (up to 55% in about 30 minutes), and Qi2-certified Pixelsnap wireless charging up to 15W | Li-Ion 5,200 mAh, 45W fast charging via USB-C port (up to 70% in about 30 minutes), and Qi2.2-certified Pixelsnap wireless charging up to 25W |
| Storage Options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB Storage 16 GB RAM | 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB Storage 16 GB RAM |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz, 2×2 MIMO55 Bluetooth® v6 NFC Google Cast Dual Band GNSS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo Thread networking technology | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz, 2×2 MIMO55 Bluetooth® v6 NFC Google Cast Dual Band GNSS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo Thread networking technology |
| Authentication | Fingerprint Unlock, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, and Password | Fingerprint Unlock, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, and Password |
| Sensors | Proximity, Ambient light, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, and Temperature sensor | Proximity, Ambient light, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, and Temperature sensor |
| Safety Features | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Crisis Alerts, Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, Emergency Contacts & Medical Info, Android Earthquake Alerts System, and Theft protection | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Crisis Alerts, Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, Emergency Contacts & Medical Info, Android Earthquake Alerts System, and Theft protection |
| Color Options | Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, and Obsidian | Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, and Obsidian |
| Price | 128 GB at $999 256 GB at $1,099 512 GB at $1,219 1 TB at $1,449 | 256 GB at $1,199 512 GB at $1,319 1 TB at $1,549 |
Wrapping Up
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the most advanced Pixel smartphone ever created. Packed with cutting-edge features, it truly feels like a game changer in the Android world. Every detail has been fine-tuned by Google to deliver a premium and seamless experience for Pixel fans. Stay tuned and keep this article bookmarked for our full hands-on review.
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