Google Pixel 10 Pro

The Pixel 10 Pro offers the full Pro experience in a compact 6.3-inch body. Its LTPO OLED matches the XL with a 120Hz refresh rate and a bright 3,300 nit peak, so nothing about the screen feels downgraded apart from its size.

At 207 grams it is noticeably easier to handle than the XL, and the 2856 by 1280 panel is crisp and colour accurate. For anyone who finds modern flagships too large, this is a rare compact option that does not cut corners.

It runs the same Tensor G5 chip and 16GB of RAM as the XL, so performance is identical, with an AnTuTu score around 1.5 million. That trails the Snapdragon phones on paper but feels smooth and responsive in normal use.

As with the XL, the strength is AI and photo processing rather than raw gaming power. Demanding 3D games run fine but not at the frame rates the Snapdragon flagships can reach.

The camera hardware is the same as the larger model: a 50MP main sensor, a 48MP ultrawide, a 5x optical telephoto and a 42MP front camera. Google's computational photography does the rest.

That means the compact Pixel takes the same outstanding photos as the XL, with reliable results in low light and excellent selfies, plus video up to 8K30. It is the best small camera phone in this group.

A 4,870mAh battery is smaller than the XL's but still good for a full day given the efficient platform. Charging is 30W wired and 15W wireless, a step down from the XL's faster figures.

If you are a heavy user, the XL will last longer and charge quicker, but for typical days the Pro has enough stamina to see you through.

Like every recent Pixel, it comes with seven years of updates and the cleanest Android experience, with new AI features landing first. That long support helps justify the price.

Buy it if you want top-tier Pixel cameras and software in a genuinely compact phone. Choose the XL instead if you prefer a bigger screen, a larger battery and faster charging, since the cameras and chip are otherwise identical. For a lot of buyers the compact Pro hits the ideal balance of size, cameras and long-term support, making it one of the most sensible small flagships you can choose in 2026.