The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the company’s latest flagship smartphone. It’s a large-format flagship, actually. In this article, we’ll be comparing it with the budget phone from Google’s lineup. In other words, this is a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9a comparison. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is a more powerful smartphone, not to mention a considerably larger one. There are also some design differences here.
Just in case you’re thinking of upgrading from the Pixel 9a to the Pixel 10 Pro XL, or something of the sort, we do hope this article will be of use. We’ll first list the specs of both smartphones, and then move to compare them across a number of other categories. We’ll be comparing their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. Let’s get to it, shall we?
Specs
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Google Pixel 9a
| Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5mm | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 232 grams | 185.9 grams |
| Display | 6.8-inch Super Actual LTPO OLED display | 6.3-inch pOLED |
| Refresh rate | Smooth Display (1-120Hz) | 120Hz adaptive |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 2424 x 1080 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 16GB (LPDDR5X) | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) | 128GB/256GB (UFS 3.1) |
| Main camera | 50MP (f/1.68 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor size, 82-degree FoV) | 48MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.0-inch sensor size, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) |
| Ultra-wide camera | 48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 123-degree FoV) | 13MP (ultrawide, f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree FoV, 1/3.1-inch sensor size) |
| Telephoto camera | N/A | N/A |
| Periscope telephoto camera | 48MP (f/2.8 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom, 22-degree FoV) | N/A |
| Selfie camera | 42MP (f/2.2 aperture, 103-degree FoV) | 13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 96.1-inch sensor size) |
| Battery size | 5,200mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, 25W Qi2 wireless (charger not included) | 23W wired, 7.5W wireless (charger not included) |
| Colors | Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris and Peony |
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9a: Design
Both of these smartphones utilize a frame made out of aluminum, but their backplates are different. The Pixel 10 Pro XL uses glass, while the Google Pixel 9a has a plastic backplate. Both phones include flat displays with uniform bezels, though the bezels on the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL are notably thinner. A centered display camera hole sits at the top of the display. Both smartphones have a flat frame all around. It does curve a bit towards the edges, for comfort’s sake.
There are physical buttons on the right-hand side of both phones. The power/lock key sits above the volume up and down buttons. Those are the only physical buttons on the two devices. If we flip them around, you’ll notice considerably different back sides. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a rather large camera bar, which sits horizontally. It does protrude quite a bit. The Pixel 9a includes two cameras, which are laid out horizontally in the top-left corner.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is considerably taller, wider, and slightly thinner in comparison. It is also a lot heavier, actually. The weight difference is 46 grams between these two phones. Considering the size difference and the fact that the Pixel 9a uses a plastic backplate, that’s not all that surprising. Both smartphones are quite slippery, and they both come with an IP68 certification for water and dust resistance.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9a: Display
The Google Pixel 10 XL features a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display. That panel is flat, and it supports an adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz). HDR10+ content is supported here, while the peak brightness the display can offer is 3,300 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 88%, while the resolution is 2992 x 1344 pixels. The display aspect ratio is 20:9, while the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects this panel.
The Google Pixel 9a, on the other hand, includes a 6.3-inch P-OLED display. That display is also flat, and it supports HDR content. It also supports a 120Hz refresh rate and has a peak brightness of 2,700 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 83%, while the display aspect ratio is 20:9. You’ll get a resolution of 2424 x 1080 pixels here, and the Gorilla Glass 3 protects this panel.
Both of these displays are good, there is no doubt about that. They’re both vivid, have good viewing angles, and are sharp enough. The thing is, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is sharper, and it can also get brighter in comparison. On top of that, it does offer a fully adaptive refresh rate, as its refresh rate can go all the way down to 1Hz, unlike the Pixel 9a’s panel. Those advantages are expected considering the price difference.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9a: Performance
The Google Tensor G5 SoC fuels the Pixel 10 Pro XL. That is the very first TSMC-made Tensor processor. It is a 3nm chip, and it is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage. The Pixel 9a, on the other hand, is fueled by the Tensor G4 chip, a 4nm processor. It is paired with 8GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 flash storage. Do note that neither phone supports storage expansion.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL does offer better performance overall. You’ll notice that if you compare them directly, but the Pixel 9a does perform really good too. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is a bit snappier, though. There is also a difference when it comes to gaming, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is a bit better at it when it comes to demanding games, even though neither of these two phones are made for gaming.
We did not notice any major problems with the performance of either phone. Overheating was not an issue at all, or anything like that. They’re not the fastest phones on the market, but they do offer really good performance that will be good enough for pretty much anyone. So, there’s no problem.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9a: Battery
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL features a 5,200mAh battery. The Pixel 9a, on the flip side, comes with a 5,100mAh battery. The Pixel 9a does have a lot smaller display, however, so that battery inside the Pixel 10 Pro XL doesn’t seem to be as big as it should have been. It’s also notably smaller than what the competition offers. Google opted to stay away from silicon-carbon batteries, at least for now.
Interestingly enough, there’s no major difference in battery life. Both of these phones do offer good battery life, but not great. There are plenty of competitors out there that are better in that regard. Still, for the vast majority of people, both phones will be able to get them to the end of the day without a problem. Only power users may have issues in that regard. The battery life is fine.
What about charging? Well, the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports 45W wired, 25W Qi2 wireless, and 5W reverse wired charging. The Pixel 9a, on the other hand, supports 23W wired and 7.5W wireless charging. The Pixel 10 Pro XL can reach a full charge in around an hour and 22 minutes. It takes the Pixel 9a around 20 minutes more than that, actually. Neither phone ships with a charger in the retail box, though.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9a: Cameras
There are three cameras included on the back of the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. A 50-megapixel main camera (1/1.31-inch sensor size) is backed by a 48-megapixel ultrawide unit (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 123-degree FoV). The last camera on the back is a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto unit (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom).
The Google Pixel 9a, on the other hand, has only two cameras on the back. A 48-megapixel main camera (1/2.0-inch sensor size) is backed by a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera (1/3.1-inch sensor size). There is no telephoto camera of any kind back here, unfortunately. Both of the Pixel 9a’s rear cameras are inferior to those on the Pixel 10 Pro XL, hardware-wise.
The difference between them is more obvious on paper than it is in real life. Both phones do a really good job in daytime, while the differences do become way more apparent in low light. The Pixel 10 Pro XL’s ultrawide camera does take noticeably better photos, while it’s not even close when it comes to zoom shots. Basically, anything over 1x is better on the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Even the main camera on the Pixel 10 Pro XL dwarves the one on the Pixel 9a.
Audio
You’ll find stereo speakers on both of these smartphones. The thing is, the ones on the Pixel 10 Pro XL are not only notably louder, but they also offer better sound output. The Pixel 9a’s speakers are alright, but the difference is obvious when you compare them directly.
Neither phone ships with an audio jack included. You can still use their Type-C ports for wired audio connectivity, however. The Pixel 10 Pro XL supports Bluetooth 6.0, while the Pixel 9a supports Bluetooth 5.3.
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