Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Nothing Phone (1)
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Nothing Phone (1) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Nothing Phone (1) is the cheaper of the two at $399 versus $1,099, a difference of about $700. 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 Nothing Phone (1) is praised for unique transparent glyph interface led design stands out. 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 Nothing Phone (1) if…
- →Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- →Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- →Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
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
Nothing Phone (1)
Pros
- Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
- Wireless charging included at mid-range pricing
- Solid 120Hz OLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G+ is mid-tier and shows limits
- Glyph notifications are a novelty more than practical
- Only IP53 splash protection
- 33W charging is modest for 2022
- USB-C 2.0 limits transfer speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 12 (Nothing OS 1.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 193.5 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, transparent glass back with Glyph LED strips |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX766) |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree (Samsung JN1) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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