Google Pixel 10 Pro XL / Apple iPhone Air

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Pixel 10 Pro XL; 16 GB RAM with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB. SIM and band details on this page belong to the UK model; SIM layout and bands can differ in other markets. The smaller Pixel 10 Pro, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Pixel 11 series are separate models.

Apple iPhone Air: 256 GB · Sky Blue; model number varies by market (US A3260)

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLApple iPhone Air
Release year20252025
Display6.8-inch (171 mm) Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992, 486 ppi; 1–120 Hz; 2,200 nits HDR, 3,300 nits peak

An LTPO panel can drop to 1 Hz, so static content and the always-on display use less power; it rises to 120 Hz when scrolling.

Google
6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (6.55 inches as a standard rectangle); 2736 × 1260, 460 ppi; Dynamic Island, Always-On

Because the corners are rounded, the visible area is slightly smaller than the rectangular measurement.

Apple
Glass and bodyCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back (silky matte back); aluminium frame; IP68 Google—
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G5; Titan M2 security coprocessor Google—
Memory and storage16 GB RAM; 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB (Zoned UFS)

The 128 GB option exists only on the smaller Pixel 10 Pro. Zoned UFS writes data in zones to improve write efficiency on the large capacity.

Google
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Rear cameras50 MP wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.3-inch, Octa PD); 48 MP ultrawide (ƒ/1.7, 123°, macro focus); 48 MP 5x telephoto (ƒ/2.8, OIS); Pro Zoom up to 100x

Optical quality is given at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x; Pro Zoom up to 100x is AI-assisted digital zoom.

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Video8K 24/30 fps (with Video Boost, processed in the cloud); 4K 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video

Video Boost uploads the clip to Google Photos and processes it on servers, so it needs a connection and some waiting time.

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4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K 60 fps Apple
Front camera42 MP (ƒ/2.2, 103°, autofocus) Google18 MP Center Stage, f/1.9; 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps

Center Stage automatically widens and shifts the frame, allowing landscape-style framing while holding the phone upright.

Apple
Battery and charging5,200 mAh (typical), 5,079 mAh minimum; about 70% in 30 minutes with a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS adapter; Pixelsnap Qi2 wireless charging up to 25 W

No adapter is in the box. Pixelsnap means built-in magnets align the phone with Qi2 chargers and accessories; the smaller Pro is limited to 15 W wireless.

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SoftwareLaunched with Android 16; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates GoogleCurrent boxes ship with iOS 27

According to GSMArena's review, the phone went on sale in September 2025 with iOS 26.

Apple
Connectivity5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 7 (2x2 MIMO); Bluetooth 6; NFC; UWB; dual-band GNSS; Thread; USB-C 3.2

The UWB chip finds the direction and distance of compatible tags and devices more precisely; Thread is a low-power mesh network for smart-home devices.

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SIMNano SIM + eSIM (UK model) GoogleeSIM only; two active eSIMs, eight or more stored

Physical SIM cards cannot be used; eSIM needs carrier support.

Apple
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor; multi-zone laser autofocus (LDAF) Google—
AudioStereo speakers; three microphones; spatial audio Google—
Size and weight162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm; 232 g Google—
ColoursMoonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian GoogleSpace Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue Apple
Refresh rate—ProMotion, adaptive up to 120 Hz

The panel varies its rate with the content, keeping scrolling smooth and lowering the rate for still images and Always-On to save power.

Apple
Brightness—1000 nits typical, 1600 nits peak HDR, 3000 nits peak outdoor; 1 nit minimum

3000 nits is a short-term peak reached in strong sunlight, not a sustained full-screen brightness.

Apple
Front and back glass—Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back; fingerprint-resistant and anti-reflective coating Apple
Frame—Titanium

GSMArena reports the frame is grade 5 titanium.

Apple
Chip—A19 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine; hardware ray tracing

The A19 Pro in the iPhone 17 Pro models uses a 6-core GPU; the Air's version has 5 GPU cores.

Apple
Storage—256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB

Apple says a standard setup uses about 12–24 GB for iOS and deletable apps, and Apple Intelligence models about 7 GB. GSMArena reports 12 GB of RAM in all versions; Apple does not publish RAM size.

Apple
Rear camera—48 MP Fusion main camera (26 mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift stabilisation); 12 MP optical-quality 2x (52 mm); up to 10x digital zoom; sapphire lens cover

There is a single rear camera; the 2x view uses the centre of the 48 MP sensor rather than a separate telephoto lens. There is no ultrawide or macro camera.

Apple
Battery—Up to 27 hours of video, up to 22 hours of streamed video playback

With the separately sold iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, video playback rises to 40 hours. Apple does not give capacity in mAh; GSMArena reports 3149 mAh.

Apple
Wired charging—About 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter

No adapter is included; the box has a 1 m USB-C cable.

Apple
Wireless charging—Up to 20 W with MagSafe and Qi2

MagSafe needs a 30 W or higher adapter for 20 W.

Apple
USB—USB-C; charging and USB 2 (up to 480 Mbit/s)

The USB 2 speed slows wired transfers of large video files to a computer.

Apple
Wireless—Apple N1 chip: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 6, Thread; second-generation Ultra Wideband; NFC with reader mode

Wi-Fi 7 availability varies by country; Thread connects to compatible smart-home devices.

Apple
Cellular modem—Apple C1X; 5G (sub-6 GHz) and Gigabit LTE, 4x4 MIMO

mmWave 5G support is not listed.

Apple
Satellite features—Emergency SOS and messaging via satellite

Satellite features work only in supported countries; some require a carrier plan.

Apple
Durability—IP68 (IEC 60529); up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes

Tested under lab conditions; resistance is not permanent and liquid damage is not covered by warranty.

Apple
Buttons—Action button and Camera Control

Camera Control adjusts exposure, depth, zoom and styles with a slide.

Apple
Dimensions and weight—156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm; 165 g

The thickness is for the body and excludes the camera plateau.

Apple