Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 5
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Google Pixel 5 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 5 is the cheaper of the two at $699 versus $1,099, a difference of about $400. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL stands out for largest pixel ever at 6.8 inches, while Google Pixel 5 is praised for compact and lightweight at 151 g. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- →Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- →5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
Buy the Google Pixel 5 if…
- →Compact and lightweight at 151 g
- →90Hz smooth OLED display
- →Excellent camera with Night Sight and astrophotography
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- 5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
- 16GB RAM with up to 1TB
Cons
- 221g is heavy for a Pixel
- 37W charging is slow for this price
- $1099 starting price
Google Pixel 5
Pros
- Compact and lightweight at 151 g
- 90Hz smooth OLED display
- Excellent camera with Night Sight and astrophotography
- Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging
- IP68 water resistance
Cons
- Mid-range Snapdragon 765G in a $699 phone
- No telephoto camera
- 8 MP selfie camera is dated
- Only 128 GB storage option
- Bio-resin coating scratches easily
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 151 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum unibody, bio-resin coating |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 4080 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 18W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 12W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.0 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 1x2.2 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 620 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
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