Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Honor X9b
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Honor X9b sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Honor X9b is the cheaper of the two at $279 versus $1,099, a difference of about $820. 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 Honor X9b is praised for massive 5800 mah battery provides outstanding multi-day endurance. 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 Honor X9b if…
- →Massive 5800 mAh battery provides outstanding multi-day endurance
- →2000-nit AMOLED display brightness is excellent for outdoor use
- →108 MP main sensor captures detailed photos in good lighting
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
Honor X9b
Pros
- Massive 5800 mAh battery provides outstanding multi-day endurance
- 2000-nit AMOLED display brightness is excellent for outdoor use
- 108 MP main sensor captures detailed photos in good lighting
- Enhanced drop resistance with 2-layer glass structure
- 5G connectivity at an affordable price point
Cons
- 35W charging is slow for the large 5800 mAh battery
- 5 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras are filler
- IP53 splash resistance is basic protection
- No wireless charging
- MagicOS has some bloatware and ads
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Honor X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic frame, glass front (2-ply drop resistant), plastic back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 161.5 x 74.9 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.5 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 35W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2436 x 1116 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 2000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
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