8.5/ 10 SCORE Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Pros
Long software program help interval
Camera performs nicely, with spectacular AI-assisted Super Res Zoom
Fun and helpful new AI expertise
Cons
Tensor G5 is not as highly effective as rivals
Magic Cue of restricted use if you happen to do not reside strictly in Google’s world
Images can look over processed
I’ve spent a number of time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, taking pictures in Paris and testing it at house in Edinburgh. In quick, there’s lots I actually like about it. From the slick design and vibrant show to the widely strong cameras, the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL tick a number of the packing containers I’d count on from any top-end telephone in 2025. It’s highly effective sufficient for many belongings you’d throw at it, and it packs in a bunch of latest AI expertise. But it is not essentially the most highly effective, nor does it have the perfect digicam on a telephone. So whereas it would not excel in any particular space, it is best regarded as an excellent jack of all trades providing a fantastic on a regular basis expertise in a classy package deal. The Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL have the identical slick design as final 12 months’s Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL. Andrew Lanxon/CNETBut if you happen to’re anticipating a completely new technology of Google Pixel gadgets with the 10 Pro, then put together to be disillusioned. The Pixel 10 Pro is totally an evolution of its predecessor reasonably than a whole overhaul. There are not any main upgrades right here; as a substitute, virtually each component of the telephone, from the processor and software program to the digicam and battery, has been up to date, leading to a telephone that feels contemporary however acquainted. Certainly, these of you carrying final 12 months’s Pixel 9 telephones — and even the Pixel 8 sequence — need not take into account upgrading right here. But these of you on older Android telephones will definitely see the advantages in efficiency, digicam high quality and the brand new AI expertise. Indeed, the 10 Pro’s AI prowess is without doubt one of the most important promoting factors of the telephone, with quite a lot of new instruments for picture creation and productiveness on board — all of which I’ll come to later. Some instruments are higher than others, whereas some (like the brand new Magic Cue) I discovered little use for in my testing time. While different AI instruments like Gemini Live and Circle to Search are additionally obtainable on different current Android telephones, I can not pat the Pixel on the again for these. But I just like the Pixel 10 Pro XL. It’s simple to make use of, swift sufficient for all the things I would like from it, and its digicam is nice for fast pictures while you’re out along with your family and friends. It’s not as highly effective on benchmark assessments as Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra, however I want the Pixel’s total expertise. The massive query mark proper now could be the way it will form up in opposition to the iPhone 17 Pro. Certainly, if you happen to’re on the fence about which to purchase, then it is value ready to see how these two flagships examine. But if you happen to’re already within the Android ecosystem and never contemplating switching platforms, then the 10 Pro or 10 Pro XL is nicely value contemplating. The Pixel 10 Pro with 128GB of storage prices $999 (£999, AU$1,699), whereas the 10 Pro XL begins at $1,199 (£1,199, AU$1,999) with 256GB of storage. Both are on sale now. While it may appear that the XL’s beginning worth is $100 larger than final 12 months’s mannequin, Google eradicated the decrease 128GB storage possibility. While you are paying extra for the larger display screen, you are additionally getting double the storage. Watch this: The Pixel 10 Pro XL Does Everything You Need and More
11:35 Pixel 10 Pro vs. 10 Pro XL: What’s the distinction?To be sincere, there’s little or no distinction between the 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL. They look virtually equivalent, aside from the XL mannequin being barely greater. The XL mannequin incorporates a 6.8-inch show into its bigger body, giving a bit extra space to play video games or watch movies than the usual 6.3-inch 10 Pro. The additional dimension additionally permits for a slightly heftier battery (5,200mAh versus 4,870mAh), whereas the XL additionally affords barely sooner 45-watt wired charging. The XL additionally packs bigger audio system that needs to be louder than the smaller Pro. While you may’t see it from the surface, the Pixel 10 Pro has magnets contained in the telephone (across the Google brand) that help Qi2.2 magnetic equipment. Andrew Lanxon/CNETOtherwise, the core specs are mainly the identical. Both fashions share the identical Tensor G5 chip and have 16GB of RAM. The digicam {hardware} on the front and back is equivalent. The selection between the 2 comes down as to whether you favor big-screen telephones for extra immersive gaming or one thing extra pocket-friendly.
The Pixel 10 Pro XL Goes to Paris: Out of Hundreds of Photos, These Are My Favs
See all pictures Pixel 10 Pro XL: Solid cameras with AI additionsBoth Pro fashions share the identical rear digicam setup, which features a 50-megapixel most important digicam with an f/1.68 aperture, a 48-megapixel ultrawide digicam and a 48-megapixel telephoto digicam with 5x optical zoom. I took a whole bunch of pictures with the Pixel 10 Pro XL in Paris, and I used to be actually happy with the way it captured the publicity and colours on a vivid sunny day.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s most important digicam. Andrew Lanxon/CNET
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s most important digicam. Andrew Lanxon/CNET
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s most important digicam. Andrew Lanxon/CNET
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s ultrawide digicam. Andrew Lanxon/CNET
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s ultrawide digicam. Andrew Lanxon/CNETOn a barely extra overcast Edinburgh nonetheless, I’m not fairly as thrilled with the outcomes.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s most important digicam. Andrew Lanxon/CNETThis shot of this chap having slightly snooze is strong, with nice particulars and publicity.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s ultrawide digicam. Andrew Lanxon/CNETThis ultrawide shot of my buddy filming has an honest publicity however the particulars while you zoom in are slightly mushy.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s ultrawide digicam. Andrew Lanxon/CNETIt’s the identical right here, with a noticeable quantity of oversharpening giving fairly a crunchy look to the scene which I do not love.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s portrait mode. Andrew Lanxon/CNETThis portrait mode shot of my buddy is spot on although, with a beautiful pure bokeh.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s most important digicam. Andrew Lanxon/CNETAnd this picture of a canine is pin-sharp. Also it is a photograph of a beautiful canine so I’m mechanically going to suppose higher of it.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s most important digicam. Andrew Lanxon/CNETBut this man carrying an Eevee plushie undoubtedly appears to be like overprocessed with oversharpened particulars that I’m not eager on. The 5x optical zoom stays a great candy spot for me by way of focal size, giving simply sufficient zoom that will help you discover extra artistic compositions in no matter scene you are in entrance of. Images are sharp and share the identical spot-on dealing with of shade and publicity as the principle lens.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro X’s 5x telephoto digicam. Andrew Lanxon/CNET
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s 5x telephoto digicam. Andrew Lanxon/CNETBut if 5x zoom is not sufficient for you, the Pixel does allow you to take issues a lot additional. You can digitally zoom in to 10x, with the ensuing picture merely being barely upscaled by the telephone’s software program. Shots look nice at this size and proceed to look first rate as much as 30x. Beyond this level, although, the AI takes over (Google calls it Pro Res Zoom) and goes past merely upscaling the main points and really makes use of generative AI to attempt to recreate what it thinks needs to be within the scene.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s most important digicam. Andrew Lanxon/CNETThe distance it might cowl is wonderful in all honesty. Take this scene taken with the principle digicam. There’s a statue on that constructing on this distance however at this zoom you may barely even see it.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s telephoto digicam at 10x zoom. Andrew Lanxon/CNETAt 10X zoom it is much more seen.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s telephoto digicam at 100x zoom. Andrew Lanxon/CNETThen switching to 100x zoom and out of the blue the statue is like we’re standing in entrance of it, with textures and blemishes being completely seen, regardless of being so far-off. It’s truthfully wild to me that the telephone can do that. I took quite a lot of pictures at 100x zoom and the distinction between the unique picture and the AI model is important. Most of the time it truly labored fairly nicely, particularly after I was simply taking zoomed-in pictures overlooking Paris because the Pro Res Zoom is optimized for static topics like buildings and landscapes.I used to be a bit amused nonetheless after I took a 100x shot of a airplane going overhead and the AI recomposed it into an odd form of bundle of sticks. But it does deliver up an necessary query: if the telephone is utilizing generative AI to recreate particulars in a scene, is it actually a photograph that you are taking? Google is actually attempting to get forward of among the ethical points right here in that it says this AI software is not going to be utilized to faces “to prevent inaccurate representations.” Moving onto lowlight processing, the digicam performs fairly nicely in night time time setings.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s most important digicam utilizing ‘Night Sight’ Andrew Lanxon/CNETTaken with the principle digicam this night time time scene is vivid and detailed with little picture noise all through.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s ultrawide digicam utilizing ‘Night Sight’ Andrew Lanxon/CNETSwitching to the ultrawide digicam there’s once more an honest quantity of element all through.
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Taken with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s most important digicam utilizing ‘Night Sight’ Andrew Lanxon/CNETThis shot is captured nicely sufficient, however I observed there was once more various crunchy-looking particulars from the overzealous picture processing.
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Taken in DNG uncooked with the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s most important digicam utilizing ‘Night Sight’ and edited in Adobe Lightroom Andrew Lanxon/CNETSo I additionally shot this photograph in uncooked and did my very own enhancing in Adobe Lightroom. Apart from adjusting the publicity and colours, I used to be additionally much less heavy-handed when it got here to sharpening and readability, and I feel it is a nicer-looking shot because of this. I’ve actually taken loads of pictures with it that I actually like, however I’ve additionally taken others the place the processing goes too far. I’m not satisfied that it is the finest digicam for essentially the most passionate of photographers amongst you — as a photographer myself, I want a extra impartial look with much less sharpening and distinction to use my very own edits over — however for capturing great-looking, faster pictures with little enter from you, it is excellent. CNET’s Jeff Carlson, a proficient photographer himself, put the telephone up in opposition to the powerhouse Galaxy S25 Ultra and total most well-liked the Pixel’s dealing with of publicity and shade tone. How it fares in opposition to the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro stays to be seen.Pixel 10 Pro XL: Familiar designThe Pixel 10 Pro’s design hasn’t actually modified a lot for the reason that Pixel 9 Pro and I feel that is high-quality. The final mannequin regarded nice and these telephones merely do not want overhauling yearly. The polished steel edges, frosted glass again and remoted digicam bar proceed to feel and appear satisfyingly premium. It’s nonetheless obtained an IP68 waterproof ranking to maintain it secure if you happen to take calls within the pouring rain. The again of the telephone is now suitable with Qi2.2 magnetic equipment — Google calls this PixelSnap, however it’s mainly the identical as Apple’s MagSafe — so count on varied circumstances, wallets and charging pads to be obtainable. The 10 Pro XL’s 6.8-inch show is vivid and vibrant, being greater than able to being legible below the intense Paris solar and below the marginally much less vivid Edinburgh solar. Don’t need a massive show? Then get the usual Pixel 10 Pro with its 6.3-inch display screen — there’s virtually no distinction aside from the display screen dimension.
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See all pictures Pixel 10 Pro XL: Loads of AIYou’ll discover present AI instruments like Gemini Advanced, Gemini Live and Circle to Search onboard. Gemini Live now means that you can share your display screen to have the ability to ask questions on what you are taking a look at, both on display screen or via the digicam. Sometimes it really works, different instances it is weirdly inaccurate. While my app drawer was open, I requested it, “Which is the PUBG Mobile app?” Gemini acknowledged that it may see it, however then inaccurately advised me its location and described it as “a desert scene with a vehicle,” when it is truly an individual in a helmet in opposition to a vivid blue sky. It was a complete failure. Here is a textual content thread within the Messages app on the Pixel 10 XL. Andrew Lanxon/CNETI requested it about a number of apps (together with the calculator) and it obtained some component fallacious each time — both the app icon’s location inside the display screen or the outline of the icon itself. However, after I opened the digicam, confirmed it a SanDisk SSD and requested, “What is this?” it gave me an ideal reply. I’d proceed to fact-check your AI outcomes. There’s additionally a brand new voice recording software that creates AI soundtracks to play excessive of your recordings, and I’ve to say that I feel it is fairly pointless. I’ve by no means felt I wanted a “rainy-day blues” vibe enjoying over a random voice memo I’ve made to myself, and I actually do not see what profit it is presupposed to deliver. It seems like AI for the sake of AI.Then there’s Pixel Studio, which launched on the Pixel 9 vary. It has been supercharged, offering considerably higher-quality pictures, extra visible types to select from and an total higher understanding of your prompts.
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This mess of vaguely word-shaped nonsense is the perfect the Pixel 9 Pro may handle. Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNET
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The Pixel 10 Pro XL is a giant step ahead. Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETIt’ll additionally generate photos of individuals — together with well-known faces like Taylor Swift or Queen Elizabeth II — in addition to embrace correct textual content inside the picture, two issues it actually could not do earlier than.
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Taylor Swift using a giraffe? You guess. Patrick Holland through Pixel Studio/CNET
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Queen Elizabeth II dancing with a bear, as she was wont to do. Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETI love the brand new types, together with the lovable claymation look, a stained glass model and a conventional Japanese ukiyo-e model that appears wonderful. It’s nice enjoyable enjoying round with the software, and whereas for a lot of it’d simply be a enjoyable novelty, it may be a genuinely useful gizmo to assist play with concepts for artistic tasks.
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I really like the ukiyo-e model in Pixel Studio. Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNET
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The AI will not be express, however it will likely be hilariously bawdy — I did not even ask for the wonderful alliterative title, however I’m so glad it went that means. Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETThe AI extends deeper into the telephone, with a brand new built-in translator for telephone calls — which we discovered labored nicely translating between English and Spanish on the Pixel 10 — and instruments like Magic Cue designed to mechanically floor related info from you throughout a dialog so you do not have to search around for it your self. We had blended success with Magic Cue, with it typically surfacing useful info and typically doing nothing in any respect. I say “we” — I’m counting on info from my colleagues testing further fashions, as I did not actually get a lot use out of it in any respect. My downside is that it solely makes use of info throughout just a few Google providers like Gmail, Google’s Messages app, Google Calendar, and Keep Notes, and all of my conversations are inclined to occur in WhatsApp and a bit in Instagram. Currently, no third-party providers work with Magic Cue. So, until you reside deeply in Google’s world, you could discover Magic Cue of restricted use. There are varied AI instruments baked into the digicam, together with Auto Best Take and Camera Coach, which makes use of AI to analyse the scene in entrance of you and provide you with guided prompts on the way to take a greater photograph. If you take a portrait, it could counsel switching to portrait mode and placing extra of the particular person within the body. It is a bit sluggish and clunky, having to comply with the assorted steps, so it will not be a lot use while you need to merely seize a second. But I can see it being a enjoyable software to mess around with.
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See all pictures Pixel 10 Pro XL: Android 16 and Tensor G5 efficiencyThe telephone runs on pure Android 16, and it is simply as intuitive and straightforward to make use of as its predecessor. Its slick, streamlined method makes it nice for each Android consultants and newbies alike. The new Material 3 Expressive interface makes varied tweaks to the icons, layouts and animations, however it’s broadly the identical as earlier than. Google says the 10 Pro will obtain seven years of software program and safety help, so it needs to be secure to make use of till not less than 2032. As lengthy as you take care of it. It’s powered by Google’s newest Tensor G5 processor backed up by 16GB of RAM. Google’s selfmade chips aren’t identified for his or her uncooked energy, and definitely, the 10 Pro just isn’t a excessive performer. On benchmark assessments, it is extra according to final 12 months’s telephones, falling considerably behind 2025’s telephones just like the Galaxy S25 and even the iPhone 16E.
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Look out! Reviewer cameo. Andrew Lanxon/CNETDoes that matter? Well, in a way, it does, given the worth, however benchmarks actually do not inform the total story. In day-to-day use, I truthfully do not suppose the overwhelming majority of you’d ever discover it missing in any means. It feels extraordinarily clean to make use of, picture enhancing is fast and responsive and enjoying demanding 3D video games like Genshin Impact or PUBG was no downside, even after I ramped the settings as much as the max. Pixel 10 Pro XL benchmark comparability chart Pixel 10 Pro XL 2,288 6,215 3,354iPhone 16 Pro 3,507 8,750 4,672Galaxy S25 Ultra 3,053 9,707 6,950
Geekbench 6 (single core)
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)
3DMark Wildlife Extreme
Note: Longer bars equal higher efficiency
The solely time it is felt sluggish is after I tried to take a number of 50-megapixel pictures in fast succession; the shutter button turns into inactive for just a few seconds whereas it processes the pictures you have taken. Burst firing high-res pictures is arguably a reasonably area of interest use, although, and I think about that most individuals utilizing the telephone may have no trigger for grievance.Pixel 10 Pro XL: Battery life and quick chargingI’ve put the telephone via our demanding video streaming battery drain assessments, and I’d say it did… high-quality. It’s according to the OnePlus 13, whereas telephones just like the Galaxy S25 Plus and that iPhone 16 Pro each carried out higher.It’s a really demanding take a look at, although, and in on a regular basis use, I’ve discovered it first rate sufficient. As lengthy as I could make it into the night with out desperately trying to find a charger to see me to bedtime, I’m joyful, and on this sense, the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s battery succeeds. Almost all telephones demand a full recharge each night time, and that is no completely different right here.What is completely different, although, is the implementation of Qi2 know-how, the newest model of the wi-fi charging normal that guarantees sooner charging instances when used with a suitable charger. In this case, the XL mannequin helps Qi2.2, which suggests it ought to recharge at 25-watt speeds. Wired charging is quicker, too, with the 10 Pro supporting 30-watt charging and the 10 Pro XL taking it additional to 45 watts. With that, it is best to go from empty to round 70% full in about 30 minutes, which is nice if you happen to do want a fast energy increase within the night. I say “should” as I attempted charging it utilizing my 140-watt Apple charger I exploit with my MacBook, and it reached solely 37% from empty in 30 minutes. It’s attainable there are some compatibility points at play right here, however it’s value preserving in thoughts that quick charging would not all the time work on the speeds claimed. Results may additionally range if utilizing a special USB-PD charging adapter and cable that helps 45-watt speeds or sooner.Pixel 10 Pro XL: Is it a telephone you should purchase?The Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL are true jacks of all trades telephones. While they do not stand out in any main means, in addition they do not fall down for any vital causes. Every component, from the {hardware} to the software program, has been up to date for this technology, they usually ship a fantastic on a regular basis expertise because of this.The digicam setup takes excellent — if typically slightly over-processed — pictures, the brand new AI instruments and up to date Pixel Studio handle to be each helpful and entertaining, and the telephone’s design stays as slick as when it debuted on the 9 Series. Throw within the sooner charging speeds and the lengthy software program help, and the 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL are undoubtedly nice Android telephones to think about. Pixel 10 Pro specs vs. 10 Pro XL, Galaxy S25 Ultra, iPhone 16 Pro Google Pixel 10 ProGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraApple iPhone 16 Pro Display dimension, tech, decision, refresh charge, brightness 6.3-inch LTPO OLED; 2,856×1,280 pixels; 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rate6.8-inch LTPO OLED; 2,992×1,344 pixels; 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rate6.8-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate6.3-inch OLED; 2,622 x 1,206 pixel decision; 1-120Hz adapative refresh chargePixel density 495 ppi486 ppi501 ppi460 ppiDimensions (inches) 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in6.4 x 3 x 0.3 in6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in.5.89 x 2.81 x 0.32 inchesDimensions (millimeters) 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25mmWeight (grams, ounces) 207 g (7.3 oz)232 g (8.2 oz)218g (7.69 oz.)199 g (7.03 oz.)Mobile software program Android 16Android 16Android 15iOS 18Camera 50-megapixel (vast), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (5x telephoto)50-megapixel (vast), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (5x telephoto)200-megapixel (vast), 50-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto), 50-megapixel (5x telephoto)48-megapixel (vast), 48-megapixel (ultrawide) 5x telephoto Front-facing digicam 42-megapixel42-megapixel12-megapixel 12-megapixelVideo seize 8K8K8K4KProcessor Google Tensor G5Google Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyApple A18 ProRAM/storage 16GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB16GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB, 1TBRAM N/A + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TBExpandable storage NoneNoneNoneNone (Face ID)Battery/charging speeds 4,870 mAh5,200 mAh5,000 mAhUp to 27 hours video playback; as much as 22 hours video playback (streamed). 20W wired charging. MagSafe wi-fi charging as much as 25W with 30W adapter or larger; Qi2 as much as 15WFingerprint sensor Under showUnder showUnder displayNone (Face ID)Connector USB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CHeadphone jack NoneNoneNoneNoneSpecial options Gorilla Glass 2 Victus cowl glass; 3,300 nits peak brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 30W quick charging (wall charger not included); Qi2 15W wi-fi charging; help for PixelSnap magnetic equipment; Google VPN; Pro Res zoom as much as 100x; Camera Coach; Add Me; Macro mode; Face Unblur; Auto Best Take; High-Res Portrait mode; IP68 ranking for mud and water resistance; 7 years of OS, safety, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla GlassVictus 2 silky matte again with polished end aluminum body; ultrawideband chipGorilla Glass 2 Victus cowl glass; 3,300 nits peak brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 45W quick charging (wall charger not included); Qi2.2 25W wi-fi charging; help for PixelSnap magnetic equipment; Google VPN; Pro Res zoom as much as 100x; Camera Coach; Add Me; Macro mode; Face Unblur; Auto Best Take; High-Res Portrait mode; IP68 ranking for mud and water resistance; 7 years of OS, safety, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla GlassVictus 2 silky matte again with polished end aluminum body; ultrawideband chipTitanium body, 2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and safety updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dirt resistance; wi-fi PowerShare to cost different gadgets; built-in S Pen; UWB for locating different gadgets; 45W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7; Gorilla Glass Armor cowl glass; ultrawidebandApple Intelligence, Action button, Camera Control button, 4x audio mics, Dynamic Island, 1 to 2,000 nits show brightness vary, IP68 resistance. Colors: black titanium, white titantium, pure titanium, desert titanium.US worth off-contract $999 (128GB)$1,199 (256GB)$1,300 (256GB)$999 (128GB)UK worth £999 (128GB)£1,199 (256GB)£1,249 (256GB)£999 (128GB)Australia worth AU$1,699 (128GB)AU$1,999 (256GB)AU$2,149 (256GB)AU$1,799 (128GB) How we take a look at telephonesEvery telephone CNET’s critiques staff assessments is utilized in the true world. We take a look at a telephone’s options, play video games and take pictures. We study the show to see if it is vivid, sharp and vibrant. We analyze the design and construct to see how it’s to carry and whether or not it has an IP ranking for water resistance. We push the processor’s efficiency to the extremes utilizing standardized benchmark instruments like GeekBench and 3DMark, together with our personal anecdotal observations navigating the interface, recording high-resolution movies and enjoying graphically intense video games at excessive refresh charges.All the cameras are examined in quite a lot of circumstances, from vivid daylight to darkish indoor scenes. We check out particular options like night time mode and portrait mode and examine our findings in opposition to equally priced competing telephones. We additionally take a look at the battery life by utilizing it every day and operating a sequence of battery drain assessments.We take into account further helpful options like help for 5G, satellite tv for pc connectivity, fingerprint and face sensors, stylus help, quick charging speeds and foldable shows, amongst others, that may be helpful. We steadiness all of this in opposition to the worth to provide the verdict on whether or not that telephone, no matter its worth, truly represents good worth. While these assessments might not all the time be mirrored in CNET’s preliminary overview, we conduct follow-up and long-term testing in most circumstances.