Between the Phone (2) and Pixel 10 Pro XL, the Phone (2) comes out ahead in wired charging / weight, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL wins on wireless charging / ram. Overall, the Phone (2) scores 64.5 and the Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 67.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pixel 10 Pro XL edges ahead on the Mars Score (64.5 vs 67.9), but the 3.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Phone (2) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are wired charging, weight.
Pick the Pixel 10 Pro XL if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, ram, front camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Nothing - Phone (2) wins
- ▲Wired charging — 21.62% more. 45 W vs 37 W.
- ▲Weight — 19.80 g less. 201.2 vs 221.
Why Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 53.33% more. 23 W vs 15 W.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Front camera — 31.25% more. 42 MP vs 32 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 25.58% more. 1620000 vs 1290000.
- ▲Pixel density — 23.35% more. 486 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 7.66% more. 5060 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 1.49% more. 6.8 " vs 6.7 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP54).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201.2 glead | 221 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.5 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP54 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 6.8 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 394 ppi | 486 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nits | 3000 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 42 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh | 5060 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 Wlead | 37 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 23 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Phone (2) or Pixel 10 Pro XL?+
Pixel 10 Pro XL has 7.7% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 5060 mAh.
Which is lighter, Phone (2) or Pixel 10 Pro XL?+
Phone (2) is 20g lighter — 201.2g vs 221g.
Is Phone (2) waterproof?+
Phone (2) has an IP54 rating.
Does Pixel 10 Pro XL support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 10 Pro XL supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Phone (2) or Pixel 10 Pro XL?+
Pixel 10 Pro XL offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Phone (2) or Pixel 10 Pro XL?+
Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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