Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S10
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S10 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is the cheaper of the two at $899 versus $1,099, a difference of about $200. 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 Samsung Galaxy S10 is praised for triple camera system with ultrawide. 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 Samsung Galaxy S10 if…
- →Triple camera system with ultrawide
- →Headphone jack and microSD slot
- →Beautiful Dynamic AMOLED display
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
Samsung Galaxy S10
Pros
- Triple camera system with ultrawide
- Headphone jack and microSD slot
- Beautiful Dynamic AMOLED display
- Wi-Fi 6 support
- Compact and lightweight at 157 g
Cons
- 60Hz display
- Slow 15W wired charging
- No 5G support
- Ultrasonic fingerprint unreliable with screen protectors
- Moderate 3400 mAh battery
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 9, One UI 1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 157 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, dual aperture, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x 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, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 3400 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
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