Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 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 (2a) Plus is praised for unique glyph interface leds for silent notifications and alerts. 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 (2a) Plus if…
- →Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- →50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- →Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
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 (2a) Plus
Pros
- Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- 50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
- 50W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
- Premium transparent design stands out in the midrange
Cons
- No wireless charging despite the $399 price
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro is less popular with developers
- IP54 splash resistance is below IP68 flagships
- Video limited to 4K@30fps — no 60fps option
- Only 256 GB storage option with no expandable storage
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Glyph Interface LED back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.55 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, PDAF, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| 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, Samsung JN1 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 50W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2412 x 1084 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G |
| 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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