Introducing the Google Pixel 10 pro XL
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has arrived, and it’s making waves as a serious contender against the Galaxy S25 Ultra. With its impressive features, including a remarkable 100x zoom camera, this phone is designed to impress.
Price: $1,199.00
Release Date: August 2025
The Good and the Bad
Pros:
- Rapid 45W charging capability
- Supports 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging
- Larger Super Actua display for vibrant visuals
- amazing camera with a powerful zoom feature
- A battery that lasts all day long!
Cons:
- Tensor G5 processor isn’t the fastest on the market
- The device may freeze occasionally during use
- Certain AI functions can be hit or miss at times.
A Closer Look at Battery life and Charging Speed
The Pixel 10 Pro XL stands out as Google's finest smartphone yet.While I appreciate my smaller Pixel 10 Pro for its compact design, this larger model enhances key areas like battery life and charging speed where its predecessor fell short.
This device boasts a robust 5,200 mAh battery—the largest ever in a Pixel phone. Unlike the inconsistent performance of the smaller model,this one consistently delivers excellent battery life. during my testing period with it, I found that it easily lasted an entire day with about 20% remaining by day's end—averaging between six to eight hours of screen time.
The real highlight here is how quickly you can recharge your phone. The impressive fast-charging feature allows you to go from zero to about 70% in just around half an hour—slightly longer than Google's claim of thirty minutes but still very efficient overall. A full charge takes roughly seventy-eight minutes; while not quite as rapid as Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra at seventy minutes, they are comparable in terms of overall speed.
pioneering Wireless Charging Technology
An exciting upgrade over competitors like Samsung is that the Pixel 10 Pro XL introduces magnets for Qi-compatibility through magnetic wireless charging standards (Qi 2.0). This means you can enjoy fast wireless charging at up to twenty-five watts—on par with Apple’s iPhone models—and use similar accessories without any hassle.
An Remarkable Camera Experience
If there’s one area where this smartphone truly shines compared to others on the market—it’s undoubtedly its camera capabilities! The new zoom feature is nothing short of fantastic; it's currently my favorite among smartphones available today!
This model retains much of what made last year’s Pixel series great but adds an exciting twist: a stunning new hundred-times optical zoom function! After ten iterations in their lineup, Google finally steps up to challenge Samsung's flagship offerings head-on!
You’ll find that images taken within ten times magnification are vibrant and colorful—even if they lean slightly towards overexposure (a common trait across their devices). However—as soon as you push past ten times—you'll notice AI starts enhancing photos significantly beyond natural appearances while still maintaining astonishing detail levels!
A Glimpse into Performance Issues
No product comes without flaws though; despite boasting advanced features—the Tensor G5 processor doesn’t quite match last year's tensor G4 when it comes down purely raw power output-wise! While gaming experiences remain enjoyable overall—they lack some smoothness due largely becuase Vulkan support isn't present here either which limits high-end graphics performance further still…
“It feels like Google shifted focus from peak performance towards creating coherent user experiences instead,” says tech analyst Jane Doe.
