Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the cheaper of the two at $1,099 versus $1,200, a difference of about $101. 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 S22 Ultra is praised for built-in s pen silo is a unique productivity feature. 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 S22 Ultra if…
- →Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- →Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- →108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
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 S22 Ultra
Pros
- Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- 108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot under sustained load
- Very heavy and thick body
- 108 MP sensor replaced by 200 MP in the S23 Ultra
- Only 8 GB RAM on base storage variant
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 229 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 10 MP 10x periscope + 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 3088 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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