Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8a
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Google Pixel 8a sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 8a is the cheaper of the two at $499 versus $1,099, a difference of about $600. 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 8a is praised for flagship-grade tensor g3 chip at mid-range price. 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 8a if…
- →Flagship-grade Tensor G3 chip at mid-range price
- →Seven years of software updates (rare at this price)
- →Excellent main camera for the class
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 8a
Pros
- Flagship-grade Tensor G3 chip at mid-range price
- Seven years of software updates (rare at this price)
- Excellent main camera for the class
- Bright 120Hz OLED display
- Wireless charging support
Cons
- Slow 18W wired charging
- Smaller battery than competitors
- Plastic back instead of glass
- No telephoto camera
- Bezels are thicker than the flagship Pixels
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 188 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 3 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.89, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 4492 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 18W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 7.5W (Qi) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Actua OLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 2000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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