Google Pixel 10 Pro XL VS Realme GT8 Pro (China)

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Realme GT8 Pro (China) are waterproof, with both models offering similar water resistance capabilities. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has an IP68 rating, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) comes with an even higher IP69 rating, suggesting slightly better resistance to water and dust intrusion in more extreme conditions.

In terms of physical size, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is slightly heavier at 232 g, compared to the Realme GT8 Pro (China), which weighs 218 g. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is also a bit taller at 162.8 mm, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) stands at 161.8 mm. The thickness of both devices is almost the same, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL measuring 8.5 mm and the Realme GT8 Pro (China) being just 0.3 mm thinner at 8.2 mm.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is slightly wider at 76.6 mm compared to the Realme GT8 Pro (China) at 76.9 mm. The difference in width is minimal, but it is worth noting. Regarding volume, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has a larger total volume of 105.99908 cm³, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) is smaller with a volume of 102.027844 cm³. Despite these size differences, both devices do not feature a rugged build or folding capability.

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Realme GT8 Pro (China) feature OLED/AMOLED displays, delivering vibrant colors and deep contrasts. The screen sizes are very close, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL offering a 6.8″ display and the Realme GT8 Pro (China) having a slightly smaller 6.79″ screen. Despite this, the Pixel 10 Pro XL offers a slightly lower pixel density of 486 ppi compared to the Realme GT8 Pro (China) at 508 ppi, providing a slightly sharper image on the latter.

When it comes to resolution, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has a resolution of 1344 x 2992 px, whereas the Realme GT8 Pro (China) offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 3136 px, making the Realme device capable of displaying slightly more detail. The Pixel 10 Pro XL features a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) supports a higher 144Hz refresh rate, offering a smoother experience, especially for fast-moving content.

In terms of brightness, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has a significantly higher typical brightness of 2200 nits, making it more suitable for use in direct sunlight compared to the Realme GT8 Pro (China), which has a brightness of 1000 nits. The Pixel 10 Pro XL also comes with branded damage-resistant glass, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) lacks this feature. Both devices support HDR10 and HDR10+, and both have an Always-On Display and a touchscreen, but neither has a secondary screen.

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Realme GT8 Pro (China) offer impressive performance specs, with both devices sporting 1024GB of internal storage and 16GB of RAM. However, the Pixel 10 Pro XL uses the Google Tensor G5 chipset, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The Pixel 10 Pro XL's CPU configuration includes 1 core running at 3.4 GHz, 5 cores at 2.85 GHz, and 2 cores at 2.4 GHz, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) has a more powerful setup with 2 cores at 4.6 GHz and 6 cores at 3.62 GHz.

The Geekbench 6 results show a notable difference in performance, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL scoring 5712 in the multi-core test and 2267 in the single-core test. The Realme GT8 Pro (China), on the other hand, outperforms the Pixel with a multi-core score of 10059 and a single-core score of 3234. The GPU also shows differences, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL featuring the PowerVR DXT 48 1536, clocked at 1100 MHz, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) has the Adreno 830 GPU, clocked at 1200 MHz.

Other specifications such as RAM speed, semiconductor size, and maximum memory amount also differ. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a RAM speed of 4200 MHz, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) offers a faster RAM speed of 5300 MHz. Both devices use a 3 nm semiconductor and support 64-bit architecture. The Realme GT8 Pro (China) supports a maximum memory of 24GB, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL is limited to 16GB. Both devices use DDR5 memory and support features like integrated LTE, big.LITTLE technology, integrated graphics, TrustZone, and OpenCL 2.0 or 3.0 (the Realme supports OpenCL 3.0, while the Pixel supports OpenCL 2.0).

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Realme GT8 Pro (China) both feature multi-lens main cameras, but with different specifications. The Pixel 10 Pro XL boasts a 50 MP, 48 MP, and 48 MP triple-camera setup with wide apertures of 1.68f, 1.7f, and 2.8f, respectively, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) features a 200 MP, 50 MP, and 50 MP setup with slightly larger apertures of 2.6f, 1.8f, and 2f. The Pixel 10 Pro XL offers 5x optical zoom, whereas the Realme GT8 Pro (China) offers 3x optical zoom, providing different zoom capabilities.

Both phones support features like phase-detection autofocus, continuous autofocus while recording movies, and the ability to shoot raw images. However, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has built-in optical image stabilization, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) lacks this feature. Additionally, the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports 2160p video recording at 60 fps, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) records video at 4320p but at a lower 30 fps.

For the front cameras, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 42 MP sensor with a 2.2f aperture, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) has a 32 MP sensor with a slightly larger 2.4f aperture. Both front cameras lack a dual-lens setup or front-facing LED flash. The Pixel 10 Pro XL supports HDR10 recording, whereas the Realme GT8 Pro (China) does not. Both devices offer features like manual exposure, manual focus, and timelapse, and both are capable of creating panoramas in-camera.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL runs Android 15, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) is equipped with Android 16, making them different in terms of the operating system version. Both devices share a wide array of privacy and security features, including clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. However, the Pixel 10 Pro XL includes Wi-Fi password sharing and the ability to block cross-site tracking, which are not available on the Realme GT8 Pro (China).

In terms of customization, both phones support theme customization, dynamic theming, and dark mode. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has extra features like battery health check, customizable notifications, and a media picker. It also supports Live Text, full-page screenshots, and split-screen multitasking. Additionally, the Pixel 10 Pro XL gets direct OS updates, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) does not, which might influence how quickly it receives future updates.

Both devices offer features like PiP (Picture-in-Picture), voice commands, offline voice recognition, and tracking the device’s position. They also support multi-user systems, widgets, and sharing intents. Notably, both phones lack the Quick Start feature and the ability to use the device as a PC. The Pixel 10 Pro XL includes a child lock, but the Realme GT8 Pro (China) does not provide a child lock feature, though it does include similar privacy controls like focus modes and manual exposure adjustments.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is equipped with a 5200 mAh battery, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) features a larger 7000 mAh battery, offering more power for extended use. Both devices support wireless charging, but the Pixel 10 Pro XL charges at a slower rate of 25W compared to the Realme GT8 Pro (China), which supports wireless charging at 50W. Additionally, the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports reverse wireless charging, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) does not.

Both phones support fast charging, with the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offering a charging speed of 45W, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) provides a significantly faster 120W charging speed. Despite this, the Pixel 10 Pro XL does not come with a charger in the box, whereas the Realme GT8 Pro (China) includes a charger.

Neither device has a removable battery, but both feature a rechargeable battery and come with a battery level indicator. Both also have the capability to track battery usage, ensuring users can manage power efficiently during the day.

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Realme GT8 Pro (China) lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to rely on wireless or USB-C audio solutions. Both devices are equipped with stereo speakers, but they differ in wireless audio support. The Pixel 10 Pro XL supports aptX, LDAC, and aptX HD, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) only supports aptX HD, but lacks aptX and LDAC support. Neither device supports aptX Adaptive or has a radio feature.

In terms of audio capabilities, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has a broader range of high-quality Bluetooth audio codecs, including both aptX and LDAC, offering potential advantages for audiophiles using compatible wireless headphones. On the other hand, the Realme GT8 Pro (China) is limited to aptX HD, but still provides high-quality audio over Bluetooth for supported devices.

Overall, while both phones provide stereo speakers and high-quality Bluetooth options, the Pixel 10 Pro XL offers more variety in terms of audio codec support, particularly for users looking for LDAC or aptX wireless audio.

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Realme GT8 Pro (China) support 5G connectivity, providing fast mobile internet speeds. The Pixel 10 Pro XL offers a more flexible SIM configuration with 1 SIM and 1 eSIM, whereas the Realme GT8 Pro (China) uses 2 physical SIM cards. Both devices feature Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4, and Wi-Fi 7, though the Pixel 10 Pro XL adds support for all Wi-Fi versions, including Wi-Fi 6E, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) does not include this specific support.

Both devices are equipped with Bluetooth version 6, USB Type-C, NFC, and fingerprint scanners for security. The Pixel 10 Pro XL includes additional safety features like emergency SOS via satellite and crash detection, which are not present on the Realme GT8 Pro (China). On the other hand, the Realme GT8 Pro (China) includes an infrared sensor, which the Pixel 10 Pro XL lacks.

Other sensors are fairly similar across both devices, with both featuring a gyroscope, accelerometer, GPS, compass, and a cellular module. The Pixel 10 Pro XL also includes a barometer and supports Galileo, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) lacks a barometer but also supports Galileo. Neither device has features like motion or optical tracking, a built-in projector, or an iris scanner, and both lack stylus support and 3D facial recognition.

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Realme GT8 Pro (China) feature a video light, which can be useful for enhancing video capture in low-light conditions. Neither device includes sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays, so they both share similar characteristics in terms of display materials and shapes.

In terms of unique display features, both devices maintain a fairly standard display design without the advanced materials or functionality that other high-end models might include, such as curved edges or e-paper for more power-efficient screens.

Overall, there are no significant differences between the two devices in this category, as both share the same set of miscellaneous display and lighting features.