Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the pick for a large foldable screen: 8 inches and 2076 px of horizontal resolution, versus 6.8 inches and 1344 px on the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. The Pixel 10 Pro XL leads overall, 8.7 to 7.6.
The form factor is the defining difference: the Pixel 9 Pro Fold unfolds, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL does not. The latter is lighter at 232 g versus 257 g and has IP68 rather than IPX8 resistance. Its 5200 mAh battery supports 45W charging; the Fold has 4650 mAh and 21W charging.
The Pixel 10 Pro XL also leads in performance, with a Google Tensor G5 versus Google Tensor G4 and an AnTuTu score of 1,548,670 versus 1,498,134. Its main camera is 50 MP versus 48 MP, and its telephoto camera is 48 MP versus 10.8 MP. Maximum storage is 1 TB versus 512 GB, and Bluetooth is 6.0 versus 5.3.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is better for buyers who want an 8-inch foldable display with 2076 px of horizontal resolution.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the better buy for performance, a larger battery, and higher-resolution cameras, with its Tensor G5 and 5200 mAh capacity.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 8.8 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, if you care about…
- Display Diagonal
- 8″
- against 6.8″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 2,076 px
- against 1,344 px
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 4,650 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,548,670
- against 1,498,134
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G5 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.78 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,498,134 | 1,548,670 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,600 | 2,267 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 | 5,712 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-X4 at 3.1 GHz, 3x Cortex-A720 at 2.6 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A520 at approximately 1.92 GHz. | Octa-core processor with one 3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 core, five 3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and two 2.25 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,620 | 3,332 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Blue, Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 10.5 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 150.2 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 155.2 mm | 162.8 mm |
| Weight | 257 g | 232 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % Best value | 88 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IPX8 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | 5.1 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,650 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 21 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 48 h |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | 25 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 1:1 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,700 nits | 3,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 8″ Best value | 6.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,076 px Best value | 1,344 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,152 px | 2,992 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 373 ppi | 486 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Secondary Display | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.3″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | 2,700 nits | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B75, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n46, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Dual Band | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, USB Charging | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | 1.39 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,899 € | — |
| Model numbers | GGH2X, GC15S | G45RY, GUL82, GYPW4 |
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