Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel XL vs Huawei P10 Plus
Comparison between Google Pixel XL and Huawei P10 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel XL | P10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 3.4 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel XL, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
Huawei P10 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,750 mAh
- against 3,450 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Body Thickness
- 7 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel XL | P10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | HiSilicon Kirin 960 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 16 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Mali-G71 MP8 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 164,835 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 406 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,380 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Pixel XL | P10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue | White, Blue, Gold, Black, Silver, Rose Gold, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 153.5 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 165 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.2 % | 71.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel XL | P10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,450 mAh | 3,750 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | USB Power Delivery, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 32 h | — |
| Standby time | 552 h | — |
| Music playback time | 130 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel XL | P10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 534 ppi | 540 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.164 :1 | 1,633 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel XL | P10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel XL | P10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel XL | P10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel XL | P10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM, Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 1800, 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 B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 0.89 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.56 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.25 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.44 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel XL | P10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | aptX, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel XL | P10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | VKY-L29, VKY-L09, VKY-AL00 |
