Google Pixel 10 Pro XL VS Honor Magic V Flip 2

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 differ in a few key design aspects. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is slightly heavier, weighing 232 g compared to the Magic V Flip 2's 204 g. Additionally, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is thicker at 8.5 mm, while the Magic V Flip 2 is thinner at 6.9 mm. In terms of dimensions, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is wider (76.6 mm vs. 75.6 mm) and shorter (162.8 mm vs. 167.1 mm) than the Magic V Flip 2.

When it comes to water resistance, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is waterproof with an IP68 rating, providing more protection against water than the Magic V Flip 2, which is only water-resistant with an IP58 rating. However, the Magic V Flip 2 has the added benefit of being foldable, a feature not present in the Pixel 10 Pro XL.

The volume of the two devices also differs, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL having a larger volume at 105.99908 cm³ compared to the Magic V Flip 2's 87.166044 cm³. Despite this, both phones lack a rugged build, and neither is foldable except for the Honor Magic V Flip 2.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 both feature OLED/AMOLED displays, providing vibrant colors and deep contrasts. The Pixel 10 Pro XL's display is slightly larger at 6.8″, compared to the 6.82″ screen on the Magic V Flip 2. The Pixel 10 Pro XL also has a higher pixel density of 486 ppi, compared to the Magic V Flip 2's 458 ppi, which may lead to slightly sharper visuals on the Pixel.

In terms of resolution, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has a higher count at 1344 x 2992 px, while the Magic V Flip 2 offers 1232 x 2868 px. Both devices support HDR10 and HDR10+, ensuring high dynamic range for supported content, but only the Pixel 10 Pro XL includes an Always-On Display feature, which the Magic V Flip 2 lacks.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL also benefits from branded damage-resistant glass, providing added protection, while the Magic V Flip 2 does not mention this feature. Additionally, the Magic V Flip 2 has a secondary screen, which is not available on the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Both devices support touch input.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 both come with 1024GB of internal storage and 16GB of RAM, ensuring plenty of space and memory for demanding tasks. However, there are differences in their processors and performance-related specs. The Pixel 10 Pro XL features a CPU with 1 core running at 3.4 GHz, 5 cores at 2.85 GHz, and 2 cores at 2.4 GHz, while the Magic V Flip 2 has a slightly different CPU configuration, with 3 cores at 3.15 GHz, 2 cores at 2.96 GHz, 2 cores at 2.26 GHz, and 1 core at 3.3 GHz.

In terms of Geekbench 6 results, the Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 5712 in multi-core and 2267 in single-core performance, while the Magic V Flip 2 achieves higher multi-core results at 7325 but a slightly lower single-core score of 2213. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a GPU clock speed of 1100 MHz with a PowerVR DXT 48 1536 GPU, whereas the Magic V Flip 2 has an Adreno 750 GPU running at 900 MHz.

Both devices support integrated LTE, use big.LITTLE technology, and have 8 CPU threads, integrated graphics, OpenGL ES version 3.2, and OpenCL version 2. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a slightly faster RAM speed of 4200 MHz, compared to the Magic V Flip 2's 4800 MHz. The Pixel also benefits from a smaller 3 nm semiconductor size, while the Magic V Flip 2 uses a 4 nm process. The maximum memory capacity is 16GB for both, and both devices support 64-bit architecture and DDR5 memory.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 both feature dual-lens main cameras, but with different setups. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has three main lenses with 50 MP, 48 MP, and 48 MP sensors, while the Magic V Flip 2 has two lenses with a 200 MP and a 50 MP sensor. The wide apertures of the two devices also differ: the Pixel 10 Pro XL has apertures of f/1.68, f/1.7, and f/2.8 for the main camera, while the Magic V Flip 2's apertures are f/2 and f/1.9.

For the front cameras, the Pixel 10 Pro XL comes with a 42 MP sensor and a f/2.2 wide aperture, whereas the Magic V Flip 2 has a 50 MP front camera with a slightly wider f/2 aperture. Both devices support phase-detection autofocus for photos and continuous autofocus when recording movies, but the Pixel 10 Pro XL has a laser autofocus system, which is absent in the Magic V Flip 2.

Both phones support features like slow-motion video recording, HDR modes, manual exposure and ISO adjustments, and the ability to create panoramas. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has more advanced camera functions, including optical zoom (5x), a BSI sensor, and the ability to shoot in RAW format, whereas the Magic V Flip 2 lacks optical zoom and RAW photo shooting capabilities. Additionally, the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports HDR10 recording, while the Magic V Flip 2 does not. Both devices have a built-in flash and can record timelapse videos, but neither includes a front-facing LED flash or RGB LED flash.

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 run Android 15 and share a wide range of features. Both phones have clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, theme customization, and the ability to block app tracking. They also support dark mode, have battery health checks, an extra dim mode, and offer dynamic theming. Other common features include media picker, notification permissions, offloading apps, customizable notifications, full-page screenshots, Live Text, and the ability to play games while they download.

One distinction between the two devices is that the Pixel 10 Pro XL provides direct OS updates, while the Magic V Flip 2 does not. Additionally, both devices support split screen and PiP (Picture-in-Picture), but neither supports using the phone as a PC or has the Quick Start feature. Both devices also track the current position of the mobile device, have offline voice recognition, and are multi-user systems. They support widgets, have voice commands, and offer sharing intents, with both including a child lock for added security.

There are no significant differences in terms of the operating system features, as most of the specs and functions match across both phones. However, the Pixel 10 Pro XL stands out with its ability to get direct OS updates, while the Magic V Flip 2 lacks this feature.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 both offer robust battery capabilities, though there are some key differences. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is equipped with a 5200 mAh battery, while the Magic V Flip 2 features a slightly larger 5500 mAh battery. Both devices support wireless charging and fast charging, but the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports a maximum charging speed of 45W, whereas the Magic V Flip 2 supports a significantly higher 80W charging speed. Additionally, the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports wireless charging at a rate of 25W, while the Magic V Flip 2 can charge wirelessly at 50W.

Another difference is that the Magic V Flip 2 comes with a charger in the box, whereas the Pixel 10 Pro XL does not. Both phones have a battery level indicator, support rechargeable batteries, and lack removable batteries.

Overall, both devices feature similar battery management options, but the Magic V Flip 2 has an edge in charging speed and includes a charger, which the Pixel 10 Pro XL does not offer.

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 lack a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to rely on wireless audio or USB-C solutions for wired audio. Both devices feature stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality. The Pixel 10 Pro XL supports aptX, LDAC, and aptX HD, while the Magic V Flip 2 also supports aptX and aptX HD, but lacks support for LDAC.

Neither device supports aptX Adaptive, and neither has a built-in radio. Overall, the main difference between the two is that the Pixel 10 Pro XL includes LDAC support, providing better audio quality for compatible wireless headphones, while the Magic V Flip 2 lacks this feature.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 both support 5G connectivity, but they differ in their wireless capabilities. The Pixel 10 Pro XL supports a wider range of Wi-Fi standards, including Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4, and even Wi-Fi 7, while the Magic V Flip 2 supports Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4, but does not have Wi-Fi 7 support. The Pixel also offers Bluetooth version 6, whereas the Magic V Flip 2 uses Bluetooth 5.4.

In terms of SIM options, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has 1 physical SIM and 1 eSIM, while the Magic V Flip 2 supports 2 physical SIM cards. Both devices feature USB Type-C ports, but the Pixel's USB version is 3.2, while the Magic V Flip 2 supports USB version 2.0. Additionally, both phones have NFC, fingerprint scanners, GPS, and a compass. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has more advanced features, such as emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, and a barometer, which the Magic V Flip 2 lacks. On the other hand, the Magic V Flip 2 does not include emergency SOS or crash detection but supports a broader range of SIM options.

Both phones are equipped with essential sensors like accelerometers, gyroscopes, and cellular modules. The Pixel 10 Pro XL supports Galileo for satellite positioning, while the Magic V Flip 2 does as well. Neither device includes a stylus, infrared sensor, or optical tracking, and neither has a built-in projector or 3D facial recognition. The Pixel 10 Pro XL does offer a barometer, while the Magic V Flip 2 does not.

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 come with a video light, providing enhanced lighting for videos. However, neither device features sapphire glass, curved displays, or e-paper displays, as both are absent in the specifications for both models.

In terms of miscellaneous features, the two devices are very similar, with no significant differences in display materials or special screen technologies.