Google Pixel XL vs HTC 10
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel XL and the HTC 10, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel XL | HTC 10 |
|---|
| Price | $95 | $65 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,450 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 12.3 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 161 g |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Apr 2016 |
Summary: Google Pixel XL is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera. HTC 10 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel XL is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, HTC 10 is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Google Pixel XL | HTC 10 |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED | Super LCD 5 |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi density) | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Google Pixel XL | HTC 10 |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10 | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 |
| UI | — | Sense UI |
Memory
| Google Pixel XL | HTC 10 |
|---|
| Internal | 32GB/128GB | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2 TB |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel XL | HTC 10 |
|---|
| Single | 12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, Laser AF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Modules | — | 12 MP (HTC UltraPixel™ 2, 1.55µm pixel), f/1.8, 26mm (wide), Laser AF, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel XL | HTC 10 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm | — |
| Features | HDR | Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 5 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), OIS, 1.34µm pixel |
Battery
| Google Pixel XL | HTC 10 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | 18W wired, QC3.0 (50% in 30 min) |
Body
| Google Pixel XL | HTC 10 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm | 145.9 x 71.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 161 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, glass top back | Aluminum unibody |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
Comms
| Google Pixel XL | HTC 10 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 (Gen 1), DisplayPort |
Launch
| Google Pixel XL | HTC 10 |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, October 04 | April 12, 2016 |
| Status | Released 2016, October 20 | Released April/May 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel XL or HTC 10?
Google Pixel XL — 3,450 mAh for the Google Pixel XL versus 3,000 mAh for the HTC 10.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel XL or HTC 10?
HTC 10 — 168 g for the Google Pixel XL versus 161 g for the HTC 10.
Which is newer, Google Pixel XL or HTC 10?
Google Pixel XL — Oct 2016 for the Google Pixel XL versus Apr 2016 for the HTC 10.
Is the Google Pixel XL or the HTC 10 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel XL 8/10 and the HTC 10 8/10.
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