Google Pixel 10 vs iQOO 13
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 and iQOO 13 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The iQOO 13 is the cheaper of the two at $549 versus $699, a difference of about $150. The Google Pixel 10 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 stands out for tensor g5 with on-device gemini ai, while iQOO 13 is praised for snapdragon 8 elite flagship chip at an aggressive $549 price. 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 if…
- →Tensor G5 with on-device Gemini AI
- →7 years of updates
- →Best-in-class computational photography
Buy the iQOO 13 if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship chip at an aggressive $549 price
- →6000 mAh battery with 120W charging — best combo in any flagship
- →144Hz 2K AMOLED display with 4500-nit brightness is extraordinary
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10
Pros
- Tensor G5 with on-device Gemini AI
- 7 years of updates
- Best-in-class computational photography
- Clean Android 16 experience
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- Only 30W wired charging
- 12MP ultrawide is basic
iQOO 13
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship chip at an aggressive $549 price
- 6000 mAh battery with 120W charging — best combo in any flagship
- 144Hz 2K AMOLED display with 4500-nit brightness is extraordinary
- Triple 50MP camera system is well-balanced
- IP69 durability at this price is exceptional
Cons
- Very limited global availability — primarily a China/India phone
- No wireless charging despite the flagship specs
- Camera processing lags behind Samsung and Apple in consistency
- Funtouch OS software is not as refined as OxygenOS or One UI
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 15 (Funtouch OS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dimensions | 152 x 72 x 8.6 mm | 163.0 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX921) |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.57, 2x telephoto |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | OLED, LTPO | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2700 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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