Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Google's largest Pixel centres on a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED that flexes from low refresh rates up to 120Hz and hits an eye-catching 3,300 nits of peak brightness, among the brightest here. The design is clean and instantly recognisable.

At 232 grams it is a substantial phone, and the 2992 by 1344 panel is sharp and beautifully calibrated. It is a superb display for photos and video, which suits the Pixel's photography-first identity.

The Tensor G5 chip with 16GB of RAM is tuned more for Google's AI features than for raw benchmarks, so its AnTuTu score of around 1.6 million trails the Snapdragon flagships. In everyday use, though, it feels fast and fluid.

Where it shines is on-device intelligence, from photo processing to live translation and assistant features. If you value smart software over chart-topping numbers, the Tensor approach makes sense, though heavy gamers will notice the gap.

Photography is the Pixel's calling card. A 50MP main sensor, a 48MP ultrawide and a 5x optical telephoto combine with Google's computational processing to produce consistently excellent images, especially in tricky light.

The 42MP front camera is one of the best for selfies, and the phone records up to 8K30. Point and shoot and it simply gets the shot, which is why it is a top pick for photography.

A large 5,200mAh battery delivers strong all-day endurance, and it charges at up to 45W wired and 25W wirelessly, a genuinely fast wireless figure. You can expect to finish most days with a healthy reserve.

The efficient display and battery size make this the more enduring of the two Pro models, a good match for heavy camera and travel use.

Google guarantees seven years of OS and security updates and ships the cleanest version of Android, with AI features that arrive first on Pixel. That support and software polish lift its long-term value.

Buy it if photography, clean software and long update support matter more to you than benchmark speed. If you want a smaller phone with the same cameras, the standard Pixel 10 Pro delivers the same experience in a lighter frame. Factor in seven years of feature drops that keep adding new tricks over time, and the Pro XL is a phone that genuinely improves long after you buy it, which is still rare at any price.