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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

  • Tensor G5

    3 nm

  • 5200 mAh

    45W

  • 6.8"

    1344 x 2992 pixels

  • 50 MP

    8K@30fps

  • Specs

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Comparison & Specs

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

    4 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    45W

  • 6.8"

    1440 x 3088 pixels

  • 200 MP

    8K@24/30fps

  • Specs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Amazon Link
General
Launch Date
August 20, 2025
February 01, 2023
Availability
August 28
Available Now
OS
Android 16
Android 13
Custom UI
Pixel UI
One UI 5.1
OS Updates
7 Years
4 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
5 Years
AI Features
Gemini - AI assistant, Add Me, Pixel Screenshots, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji and more
Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Photo Assist, Chat Assist
Body
Dimensions
162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
232 g
234 g
Back Material
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Build Details
Aluminum Frame
Aluminum Frame
IP Rating
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
Size
6.8 inches
6.8 inches
Type
LTPO OLED, HDR10+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10, Always-on display
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
3300 nits
1750 nits
Resolution
1344 x 2992 pixels
1440 x 3088 pixels
Pixel Density
486 ppi
500 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
19.3:9
Screen to Body Ratio
88.0 %
89.9 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G5
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Process Size
3 nm
4 nm
CPU
Octa core
1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4
5x2.85 GHz Cortex-A725
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A520
Octa-core
1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 740
RAM & Storage
16GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
8GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 1024GB (UFS 4.0)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
Expandable Memory
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
f/1.68, 25mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, Samsung ISOCELL GNV, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

48 MP
f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom

48 MP
f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Sony IMX858, dual pixel PDAF
200 MP
f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS

10 MP
f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

10 MP
f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom

12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording
8K@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

*8K recording (Video Boost, cloud-based upscaling)
8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
1080p@960fps
Video Recording Features
Slo-motion, Ultra Steady Video, Video HDR, Bokeh portrait video, Video Pro Mode, Stereo recording, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera
42 MP
f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
12 MP
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF
Selfie Features
HDR, panorama
Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM)
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
5G Support
Yes

24 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n6, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
Yes

15 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
No
Yes
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Yes
Yes
Battery
Capacity
5200 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Ion
Li-ion
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
45W
45W
Charging Speed
70% in 30 min
65% in 30 min
Reverse Wired Charging
No
No
Wireless Charging
25W
15W
Reverse Wireless Charging
Yes
4.5W
Charger in the Box
No
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Others
Satellite SOS service
Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Moonstone, Jade, Obsidian
Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition
Price in India
₹124999
₹79999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL with its Google Tensor G5 (3nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra provides 4 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's 5 years.

Both Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL also boasts a brighter screen with 3300 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL comes with a larger 5200 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Both devices support the same wired charging speed of 45W. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offers faster wireless charging at 25W, while Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra supports 15W.

Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.