Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 10a

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The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the company’s most powerful smartphone, and it will remain in that position until the arrival of the Pixel 11 series. With that being said, in this article, we’ll compare it with Google’s budget offering. In other words, we’re comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 10a.

These two phones do look noticeably different, and even their internals are fairly different, despite the fact that they’re technically siblings. As we usually do, we’ll first list the specifications of both smartphones. Following that, we’ll compare the devices across a number of categories.

We’ll compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. There’s plenty to talk about here, so let’s get down to it, shall we? Specs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Check price on Google Store Google Pixel 10a Check price on Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Google Pixel 10a Dimensions 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5mm 153.9 x 73 x 9 mm Weight 232 grams 183 grams Display 6.8-inch Super Actual LTPO OLED display 6.3-inch pOLED Refresh rate Smooth Display (1-120Hz) 120Hz

Resolution 2992 x 1344 2424 x 1080 Chipset Google Tensor G5 Google Tensor G4 RAM 16GB (LPDDR5X) 8GB Storage 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) 128GB/256GB (UFS 3.1) Main camera 50MP (f/1.68 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor size, 82-degree FoV) 48MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.0-inch sensor size, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) Ultra-wide camera 48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 123-degree FoV) 13MP (ultrawide, f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree FoV, 1/3.1-inch sensor size) Telephoto camera N/A N/A Periscope telephoto camera 48MP (f/2.8 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom, 22-degree FoV)

N/A Selfie camera 42MP (f/2.2 aperture, 103-degree FoV) 13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 96.1-inch sensor size) Battery size 5,200mAh 5,100mAh Charging 30W wired, 25W Qi2 wireless (charger not included) 30W wired, 10W wireless (charger not included)

Colors Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian Obsidian, Fog, Lavender, Berry View Specifications Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 10a: Design These two phones have a similar shape, in terms of corner curvature. The frame is also flat on both smartphones, while both of them also include a centered display camera hole up top. While the bezels are uniform on both phones, they’re thinner on the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, noticeably so.

The frame on both phones is made out of aluminum. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a glass backplate, while the Pixel 10a includes plastic on its back. Both smartphones include physical buttons on the right-hand side.

The power/lock button sits above the volume up and down keys on both smartphones. If we flip them around, you’ll notice a notably different camera setup on the back. The Pixel 10 Pro XL includes a camera visor on the back.

A pill-shaped, horizontal one, which spans from left to right side of the phone, and is centered at the top of the back side. The Pixel 10a, on the other hand, also has a pill-shaped cutout, but in the top-left corner, with one less camera. That camera island, unlike the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s, does not protrude on the back.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is notably taller, wider, and slightly thinner in comparison. That’s not surprising as the Pixel 10a is a compact smartphone, and it comes with a smaller display. These two phones are aimed at completely different user types.

The Pixel 10 Pro XL is also quite a bit heavier in comparison. It weighs 49 grams more than the Pixel 10a. Both smartphones are IP68 certified for water and dust resistance.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 10a: Display The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL features a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. HDR10+ content is also supported, while the peak brightness here is 3,300 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 88%.

The resolution you’re getting here is 2992 x 1344 pixels, while the display aspect ratio is 20:9. Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is here to protect the display. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

The Google Pixel 10a, on the other hand, includes a 6.3-inch P-OLED display, which is also flat. That display has a 120Hz refresh rate, and its peak brightness is at 3,000 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 84%.

This display has a resolution of 2424 x 1080 pixels, while the display aspect ratio is 20:9. Corning’s Gorilla Glass 7i is here to protect the Pixel 10a’s display. While both of these displays are quite vivid, sharp enough, and have good viewing angles, the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s panel does have some advantages.

It is sharper in comparison, though it’s also notably larger, so that really won’t matter to almost nobody. It is an LTPO panel, so it should be easier on power consumption. That panel also has slightly better display protection and does get a bit brighter.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 10a: Performance The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is fueled by the Google Tensor G5 processor. That’s Google’s 3nm chip and the first processor from the company made by TSMC. That chip is backed by 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage.

Do note that the storage is not expandable, but you can choose between three models with up to 1TB of space. The Google Pixel 10a, on the other hand, is fueled by the Google Tensor G4 chip. That’s a 4nm processor, which is made by Samsung and backed by 8GB of RAM.

Google is also using UFS 3.1 flash storage inside this smartphone. The storage is not expandable here, and you have two options to choose from: 128GB and 256GB models. When it comes to actual performance, both smartphones deliver.

In direct comparison, however, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is notably snappier. It can open apps a bit faster, while it’s also faster when it comes to multitasking and general use. The difference is not that big, but it’s noticeable.

That phone is also better for gaming, even though neither one of these two devices is made for gaming. There are far better phones for that purpose. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 10a:

Battery The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL includes a 5,200mAh battery on the inside. The Pixel 10a, on the other hand, has a 5,100mAh battery. Neither one of these two smartphones utilizes silicon-carbon battery tech.

These battery capacities are not exactly impressive considering what their competitors offer. If you’re wondering which device offers better battery life, the answer is... the Pixel 10a. You could have expected that based on their battery capacities alone, kind of.

The software is very similar, but the Pixel 10a has a notably smaller display, and yet it has very slightly smaller battery. It can provide you with over an hour of extra screen-on time, at least. That was the case for us, at the very least.

Your mileage may vary, of course. It all depends on how you use your device, which apps you use, and so on. When it comes to charging, the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports 45W wired, 25W wireless (Qi2), reverse wired, and bypass charging.

The Google Pixel 10a, on the other hand, supports 30W wired, 10W wireless, and bypass charging. The Pixel 10 Pro XL can be fully charged in around an hour and 20 minutes, while the Pixel 10a can get there in an hour and a half. Neither one of these two smartphones ships with a charger in the box.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 10a: Cameras The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has three cameras on the back. A 50-megapixel main camera offers an f/1.7 aperture lens, along with a 1/1.31-inch sensor size, dual pixel PDAF, and OIS support. The second camera is a 48-megapixel ultrawide unit with an f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, and a 123-degree FoV.

The last camera is a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto unit with an f/2.8 aperture lens, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, and 5x optical zoom. Google Pixel 10a The Google Pixel 10a, on the other hand, has two cameras on the back.

A 48-megapixel main camera has an f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.0-inch sensor size, dual pixel PDAF, and OIS support. The second camera is a 13-megapixel unit with an f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.1-inch sensor size, and a 120-degree FoV. Out of the two phones, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has better camera hardware. There’s

no denying that. That goes for both cameras here, plus the Pixel 10 Pro XL also has that periscope telephoto camera, which the Pixel 10a does not have. The camera performance, especially during the day, is closer than you’d think, though.

Google’s camera processing closes the gap. Yes, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is still better, but not as much as you’d think. The difference in quality is more noticeable in low light.

Audio You’ll find stereo speakers on both of these smartphones. The ones on the Pixel 10 Pro XL are a bit louder in comparison, though the difference is not as big as you’d think.

Both phones offer good audio output in terms of quality. When it comes to an audio jack, neither phone has one. You can, however, connect your wired headphones via the Type-C ports on these two phones.

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