Between the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Xperia 10 VI, the Pixel 10 Pro XL comes out ahead in front camera and antutu, while the Xperia 10 VI wins on weight and headphone jack. Overall, the Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 67.9 and the Xperia 10 VI scores 57.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pixel 10 Pro XL is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Pixel 10 Pro XL if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are front camera, antutu, ram, among others.
Pick the Xperia 10 VI if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, headphone jack.
Both ship with comparable 5g support, water resistance, optical image stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pixel 10 Pro XL is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL wins
- ▲Front camera — 425.00% more. 42 MP vs 8 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 189.29% more. 1620000 vs 560000.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Wired charging — 23.33% more. 37 W vs 30 W.
- ▲Pixel density — 22.42% more. 486 ppi vs 397 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 11.48% more. 6.8 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Why Sony - Xperia 10 VI wins
- ▲Weight — 57.00 g less. 164 vs 221.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 164 glead |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.3 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.8 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 486 ppilead | 397 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 3000 nitslead | 800 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 42 MPlead | 8 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5060 mAhlead | 5000 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 37 Wlead | 30 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 23 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 10 Pro XL or Xperia 10 VI?+
Pixel 10 Pro XL has 1.2% more battery — 5060 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 10 Pro XL or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI is 57g lighter — 221g vs 164g.
Is Pixel 10 Pro XL waterproof?+
Pixel 10 Pro XL has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 10 VI support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 10 VI supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Pixel 10 Pro XL or Xperia 10 VI?+
Pixel 10 Pro XL offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 10 Pro XL or Xperia 10 VI?+
Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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