Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The Google Pixel 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; launch prices were $999 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5060 mAh vs 4870); the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,672,795 vs 1,536,042).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
What makes Google Pixel 10 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2285 vs 1900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6191 vs 5200
- Lighter: 207g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 86/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1672795 vs 1536042
- Bigger battery: 5060 vs 4870 mAh
- Faster charging: 37W vs 29W
- Faster wireless charging: 23W vs 15W
- Better camera (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Google Pixel 10 Pro — 56/100, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1536042 | 1672795 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2285 | 1900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6191 | 5200 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1280 | 2992x1344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4870 mAh | 5060 mAh | |
| Charging | 29W | 37W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 23W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 160 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 42 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3300 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10 Pro
- 4870 mAh
- Wired: 29W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 10 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads Google Pixel 10 Pro by 8.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Google Pixel 10 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL edges out the Google Pixel 10 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro over the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.