Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8
Our Verdict: If you've got the Pixel 8, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is two years of updates on from it. The 10 Pro XL has the bigger battery of the two, 5200mAh against 4575mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use, and the 10 Pro XL has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.8" against 6.2" and sharper at 482 PPI. The 10 Pro XL offers up to 1TB of storage versus 256GB on the 8 5G, and the 8 5G is the lighter phone at 0g against 221g. The 10 Pro XL is the better phone; upgrade from the 8 5G if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 8 5G is the cheaper buy at £175 SIM-free.
11 reviews 4.3
10 reviews
Prices updated 25 July 2026
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
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Google Pixel 8
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| Expert Rating | 4.4 11 reviews |
4.3 10 reviews |
| Screen | 6.8" | 6.2" |
| Display | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 482 | 424 |
| Rear Camera | 50 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 42 Megapixels | 10.5 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 4,575 mAh |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB |
| OS | Android 15 | Android |
| SIM Type | nano-SIM and e-SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm | - |
| Weight | 221 grams | 0 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes |
| Contracts |
£10.00/mo
£579.00 upfront |
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| SIM-free | £694.99 | £174.95 |
| Prices updated 25 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Google Pixel 8's 6.2", the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has the sharper display at 482 pixels per inch versus 424, and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL uses a LTPO OLED panel while the Google Pixel 8 has a AMOLED.
Which has the better camera, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Google Pixel 8 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £174.95.
What storage options are available for the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Google Pixel 8 comes in 128GB, 256GB.
What processors do the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Google Pixel 8 use?
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is powered by the Google Tensor G5 (4 nm), while the Google Pixel 8 uses the Google Tensor G3 (4 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 is the more portable of the two: it's 221g lighter at 0 grams.
Which is more water resistant, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or Google Pixel 8?
Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.
What operating system do the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Google Pixel 8 run?
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL runs Android 15 and the Google Pixel 8 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.