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Apple iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 16

A familiar 6.1-inch upgrade reference.

256 GB · Ultramarine · UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 16 in Ultramarine, front and rearUltramarine
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

Choose the iPhone 16 if…

Choose the Pixel 10 Pro XL if…

Preferences from sourced specifications that differ, not a verdict.
See the 19 verified differences
Google256 GB

Pixel 10 Pro XL

6.73″ · LTPO OLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G5

256 GB · 16 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification G45RYFull product profile
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in Obsidian, official product viewObsidian
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

iPhone 16Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

The Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.

Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Tensor G5

With Titan M2 security coprocessor.

Explore the full specifications
Pixel 10 Pro XL

0.63″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 16
6.1″
Pixel 10 Pro XL
6.73″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

iPhone 16
Up to 22h
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Not verified

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

19 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

iPhone 16Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Tensor G5
Sources
iPhone 16

The Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

With Titan M2 security coprocessor.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Camera system

iPhone 1648 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Pixel 10 Pro XLMain: 50 MP (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 5x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 42 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps (Video Boost)
Sources
iPhone 16

The source names two physical cameras. Its enabled 12MP 2x Telephoto mode uses the Fusion main camera, rather than creating a third physical module.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Optical stabilisation is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras, not for the ultra-wide.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

iPhone 166.1-inch OLED · 2556 × 1179
Pixel 10 Pro XLLTPO OLED; 2992 × 1344; up to 120 Hz; 3300 nits peak
Sources
iPhone 16

The marketed diagonal, explicit OLED technology and pixel resolution are retained together; rounded-corner rectangle size is a separate measurement.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Diagonal published as 171 mm (see the screen size row); 486 ppi; Google also lists up to 2,000 nits (HDR) or more.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Operating system listed in the retained page

iPhone 16iOS
Pixel 10 Pro XLLaunched with Android 16
Sources
iPhone 16

The heading does not specify the installed version. Storage and AI footnotes mentioning later versions do not change it into a launch-version claim.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.

USB connector and data transfer

iPhone 16USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Pixel 10 Pro XLUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Sources
iPhone 16

Connector shape and explicit USB 2 data limit are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced; no measured transfer speed or USB 3 capability is inferred.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery and charging

iPhone 16Up to 22 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Pixel 10 Pro XL5200 mAh; fast wired charging (45 W+ charger), 25 W wireless
Sources
iPhone 16

Manufacturer playback and approximate charging tests are separate claims. Adapter wattage is not maximum handset input; compatible wireless equipment is required.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Typical capacity. Up to 70% in about 30 minutes with a separately sold 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger; Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2-certified). Google figures, not independent tests.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Show 13 more verified differences

Front camera

iPhone 1612 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Pixel 10 Pro XL42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus; f/2.2 aperture; 103° ultra-wide field of view
Sources
iPhone 16

Megapixels, aperture and autofocus are read from TrueDepth, not copied from the rear main camera.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Dimensions

iPhone 16147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Pixel 10 Pro XL162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm (height × width × depth); 232 g
Sources
iPhone 16

Each labelled dimension was checked individually, then deliberately reordered to height × width × depth. Configuration/manufacturing variation remains possible.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Wireless connectivity

iPhone 16Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Pixel 10 Pro XLWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO · Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity · NFC · Google Cast · Ultra-wideband (UWB) chip · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) · Thread networking
Sources
iPhone 16

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. These capabilities belong to UK A3287. Wi-Fi7/UWB availability and network/provider support remain region-dependent; no measured throughput is asserted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Small physical differences (1)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

iPhone 16256 GB storage
Pixel 10 Pro XL16 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16

256GB is an explicit storage option for the existing selected configuration. Apple does not publish RAM GB here; storage is not RAM.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Compared regional model

iPhone 16UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Pixel 10 Pro XLUK model G45RY; nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16

The UK specification identifies A3287, with physical nano-SIM and eSIM. This model identity does not establish retailer stock or network-provider support.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Dual SIM (one nano-SIM and eSIM) on the UK model; network bands are listed separately. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (52)

Main-camera aperture control

iPhone 16Fixed f/1.6
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Fusion Main lists one f/1.6 aperture, separately from the ultra-wide f/2.2. No aperture or camera-quality winner is inferred.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 1660 fps
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The rear 4K Dolby Vision list tops out at 60 fps. This is separate from Cinematic, Action and front-camera modes.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 1660 fps
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The TrueDepth recording list separately publishes 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps; rear modes are not substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main camera optical stabilisation

iPhone 16Yes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation is explicitly attached to Fusion Main. It is not transferred to every lens.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera optical stabilisation

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Front auto image stabilisation is listed without an optical mechanism. It does not establish front optical stabilisation.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Cinematic video at 4K HDR

iPhone 1630 fps
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Rear Cinematic mode explicitly supports up to 4K HDR at 30 fps. Cinematic video stabilisation is a separate feature.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published video playback

iPhone 1622 hours
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery capacity

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XL5200 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16

The source describes a lithium-ion battery and endurance claims without stating mAh. Capacity is not reverse-calculated from playback.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Rated capacity; real battery life depends on use.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum wired charging power

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

20W and30W describe adapter/test setups, not a published maximum handset input. The device-input field stays unknown.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time to around 50% wired charge

iPhone 1630 minutes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expandable storage

iPhone 16No
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.

iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GB
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Update support

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XL7 years of OS and security updates
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked source lists iOS without a model-specific support end date or guaranteed future upgrade count. This is a disclosed gap, not a support-duration score.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Includes Pixel Drops; counted from the model's initial availability, not from your purchase date.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Action mode recording

iPhone 16Up to 2.8K at 60 fps
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The Action-mode resolution and frame rate are retained together, not compared as ordinary4K recording.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence

iPhone 16Yes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Support is explicit. Language/region restrictions, iOS 27 English Siri AI beta and server-use limits remain; shared software eligibility is not a successor-only upgrade.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published audio playback

iPhone 1680 hours
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the separately labelled audio duration; it is not video or mixed-use endurance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera Control

iPhone 16Yes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Camera Control is expressly identified in the physical model description, button list and camera section. Its absence on a contender cannot be assumed from missing evidence.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular modem model

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked iPhone16 specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Ultra Wideband chip is a separate component, and no third-party modem estimate is substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body and cover materials

iPhone 16Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield front · colour-infused glass back
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The finish section identifies the materials for the selected Ultramarine finish. Material names do not prove comparative drop or scratch resistance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Crash Detection

iPhone 16Yes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Crash Detection is explicitly listed. It is support for the feature, not a detection-accuracy or emergency-response guarantee.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DisplayPort video output

iPhone 16Yes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple explicitly lists DisplayPort as a USB-C capability. A missing output detail on a contender is not verified non-support.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

iPhone 16Yes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Dynamic Island is expressly listed for this model. A notch on another model or omitted evidence there is not itself an established negative.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Exact Google UK store configuration

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XL_pixel_10_pro_xl_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDR peak brightness

iPhone 161600 nits
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the separately labelled HDR peak; no outdoor-peak figure is substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

iPhone 16No
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GB
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Supplied items

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLPixel 10 Pro XL · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included accessories

iPhone 16USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The exact box list and explicit exclusion paragraph are used, without substituting refurbished packaging or a retailer bundle.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Log recording

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked recording list does not establish a named log capture format. No negative or pro-workflow score is manufactured.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro photography

iPhone 16Yes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Macro photography is expressly listed; it is not inferred merely from an ultra-wide camera.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro video recording

iPhone 16Yes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Macro video including slo-mo and time-lapse is expressly listed in rear recording.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe support

iPhone 16Yes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published minimum brightness

iPhone 161 nits
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The minimum is explicitly listed. It is a capability claim, not a measured low-light comfort score.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published network bands

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XL5G Sub-6 GHz (model G45RY) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/21/25/26/28/29/30/32/38/39/40/41/42/48/66/71/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality reach

iPhone 162×
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes recording

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes. Omission alone is not proof that all app or external workflows are impossible.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 charging maximum

iPhone 1625 W
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The current source separately lists Qi2 up to 25 W. It remains a distinct protocol claim; unsupported adapter/firmware details are not invented.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone 166.12 in
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple separately publishes the standard-rectangle diagonal. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area; it does not replace nominal screen size.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked charging/connector inventories do not establish reverse wireless charging. USB-C accessory charging is a different capability; missing confirmation is not a verified negative.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Emergency SOS via satellite

iPhone 16Yes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The named emergency service is explicitly listed. Service, region and connection limitations prevent a blanket rescue or network guarantee.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Satellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model (the Pixel 11 generation lists it), so check before relying on it.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLProximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer · Temperature sensor
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial video recording

iPhone 161080p at 30 fps
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The source explicitly lists spatial video with its own resolution and frame rate. It does not establish every display/playback workflow.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published streamed video playback

iPhone 1618 hours
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the separately labelled streamed-video duration, retaining its different workload.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical maximum brightness

iPhone 161000 nits
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple labels this maximum as typical. It is a different measurement basis from HDR and outdoor peak.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

iPhone 16US A3081 · eSIM only
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The model index identifies the separate US A3081 and explicitly says there is no US SIM tray. The US SIM section excludes physical SIM cards; US facts are not substituted into UK data.

Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersiPhone 16 technical specifications — US
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8K recording

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLYes
Sources
iPhone 16

An omitted8K mode is not an explicit non-support statement. No negative capability is fabricated.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Google lists rear 8K recording at 24/30 FPS 'powered by Video Boost'; standard rear modes are listed up to 4K 60 FPS. Processing location and time are not stated on this page.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Video recording

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLRear camera: 8K video recording at 24/30 FPS (powered by Video Boost), 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, 1080p video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, Dual exposure on wide camera, Super Zoom Video up to 20x; Front camera: 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS; Video features: Video Boost, Night Sight Video, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR video, Cinematic Blur, Cinematic Pan, Slo-mo video support up to 240 FPS, 4K timelapse with stabilisation, Astrophotography timelapse, Night Sight timelapse; Stabilisation: Optical image stabilisation for video, Fused video stabilisation, Cinematic Pan video stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Locked video stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Active video stabilisation (1080p); Formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264), AV1, VP9; Audio: Stereo recording, Speech enhancement, Wind noise reduction, Audio zoom
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro XL

8K recording is powered by Video Boost processing.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging power

iPhone 16Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XL25 W
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro XL

Manufacturer 'up to' figure for Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified). Charger/pad requirements and sustained rates are not stated.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe charging maximum

iPhone 1625 W
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The current source states MagSafe up to 25 W, with compatible equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher in its stated test. This is not average charging power.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Panel technology

iPhone 16OLED
Pixel 10 Pro XLLTPO OLED
Sources
iPhone 16

The source explicitly identifies OLED. No measured contrast, motion or panel-quality result is inferred.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

These panel descriptions do not establish different hardware: OLED names the emitter and LTPO the backplane. An omitted component remains unresolved; the exact source labels are retained.

8 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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Full specifications

All specs84 specificationsiPhone 16Pixel 10 Pro XL
170g
Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.
232g
71.6mm
Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.
76.6mm
7.8mm
Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.
8.5mm
147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)Each labelled dimension was checked individually, then deliberately reordered to height × width × depth. Configuration/manufacturing variation remains possible.
162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm (height × width × depth); 232 g
147.6 mmUses the labelled height in millimetres; neither the source width nor its inch value is substituted.
162.8 mm
slabThe physical model description and single-screen rigid device identify the slab form. This is not a product-quality rating.
slab
UltramarineUltramarine is an explicit finish and the existing maintained image/configuration. No new retail SKU or stock status is inferred from the colour.
Obsidian
6.1″
Uses the advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area or the standard-rectangle diagonal.
6.73″
Converted from the published 171 mm diagonal using 25.4 mm per inch. Rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.
3300 nits
Manufacturer peak claim; test conditions differ between brands.
460 ppi
Apple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.
486 ppi
Not verifiedThe checked exact-model source omits a numeric refresh maximum. It remains unknown rather than being filled with an assumed 60Hz.
120Hz
6.1-inch OLED · 2556 × 1179The marketed diagonal, explicit OLED technology and pixel resolution are retained together; rounded-corner rectangle size is a separate measurement.
LTPO OLED; 2992 × 1344; up to 120 Hz; 3300 nits peakDiagonal published as 171 mm (see the screen size row); 486 ppi; Google also lists up to 2,000 nits (HDR) or more.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
6.12 inApple separately publishes the standard-rectangle diagonal. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area; it does not replace nominal screen size.
Not verified
2556 × 1179Pixel width and height are transcribed from the labelled display resolution rather than calculated from diagonal size.
1344 × 2992
Dynamic Island
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
YesDynamic Island is expressly listed for this model. A notch on another model or omitted evidence there is not itself an established negative.
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
1600 nitsUses the separately labelled HDR peak; no outdoor-peak figure is substituted.
Not verified
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
1000 nitsApple labels this maximum as typical. It is a different measurement basis from HDR and outdoor peak.
Not verified
Published minimum brightness
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
1 nitsThe minimum is explicitly listed. It is a capability claim, not a measured low-light comfort score.
Not verified
DisplayPort video output
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
YesApple explicitly lists DisplayPort as a USB-C capability. A missing output detail on a contender is not verified non-support.
Not verified
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.
5×Dedicated telephoto reach
2
The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.
3
Not verified8K recording · An omitted8K mode is not an explicit non-support statement. No negative capability is fabricated.
Yes8K video workflow · Google lists rear 8K recording at 24/30 FPS 'powered by Video Boost'; standard rear modes are listed up to 4K 60 FPS. Processing location and time are not stated on this page.
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorThe source names two physical cameras. Its enabled 12MP 2x Telephoto mode uses the Fusion main camera, rather than creating a third physical module.
Main: 50 MP (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 5x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 42 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps (Video Boost)Optical stabilisation is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras, not for the ultra-wide.
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocusMegapixels, aperture and autofocus are read from TrueDepth, not copied from the rear main camera.
42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus; f/2.2 aperture; 103° ultra-wide field of view
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed for TrueDepth; no focusing-speed or image-quality claim is inferred.
Yes
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
YesSensor-shift optical image stabilisation is explicitly attached to Fusion Main. It is not transferred to every lens.
Not verified
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesThe positive rear-system flag is scoped to the evidenced Fusion Main lens; the ultra-wide is not assumed to have OIS.
YesOptical plus electronic stabilisation is stated for the wide and telephoto cameras only; OIS on the ultrawide is not stated.
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed. The boolean records support, not focusing speed or every possible still-image mode.
YesGoogle lists a multi-zone laser-detect autofocus sensor for all rear cameras and phase-detect (PD) pixels on the rear cameras. Autofocus speed or accuracy is not measured.
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.6Fusion Main lists one f/1.6 aperture, separately from the ultra-wide f/2.2. No aperture or camera-quality winner is inferred.
Not verified
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
60 fpsThe rear 4K Dolby Vision list tops out at 60 fps. This is separate from Cinematic, Action and front-camera modes.
Not verified
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
60 fpsThe TrueDepth recording list separately publishes 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps; rear modes are not substituted.
Not verified
Rear Cinematic video at 4K HDR
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
30 fpsRear Cinematic mode explicitly supports up to 4K HDR at 30 fps. Cinematic video stabilisation is a separate feature.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
YesCamera Control is expressly identified in the physical model description, button list and camera section. Its absence on a contender cannot be assumed from missing evidence.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
2×Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
22 hoursPublished video playback · Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
YesMagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.
YesPixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified) up to 25 W
Up to 22 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WManufacturer playback and approximate charging tests are separate claims. Adapter wattage is not maximum handset input; compatible wireless equipment is required.
5200 mAh; fast wired charging (45 W+ charger), 25 W wirelessTypical capacity. Up to 70% in about 30 minutes with a separately sold 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger; Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2-certified). Google figures, not independent tests.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
18 hoursUses the separately labelled streamed-video duration, retaining its different workload.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
80 hoursUses the separately labelled audio duration; it is not video or mixed-use endurance.
Not verified
Time to around 50% wired charge
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
30 minutesApple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate.
Not verified
Not verifiedThe source describes a lithium-ion battery and endurance claims without stating mAh. Capacity is not reverse-calculated from playback.
5200 mAhRated capacity; real battery life depends on use.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
25 WThe current source states MagSafe up to 25 W, with compatible equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher in its stated test. This is not average charging power.
Not verified
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
25 WThe current source separately lists Qi2 up to 25 W. It remains a distinct protocol claim; unsupported adapter/firmware details are not invented.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
25 WManufacturer 'up to' figure for Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified). Charger/pad requirements and sustained rates are not stated.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
7 yearsPublished support duration · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability; not seven years remaining at purchase.
Not verifiedThe checked source lists iOS without a model-specific support end date or guaranteed future upgrade count. This is a disclosed gap, not a support-duration score.
7 years of OS and security updatesIncludes Pixel Drops; counted from the model's initial availability, not from your purchase date.
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iOSThe heading does not specify the installed version. Storage and AI footnotes mentioning later versions do not change it into a launch-version claim.
Launched with Android 16
Apple Intelligence
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
YesSupport is explicit. Language/region restrictions, iOS 27 English Siri AI beta and server-use limits remain; shared software eligibility is not a successor-only upgrade.
Not verified
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.
Google Tensor G5With Titan M2 security coprocessor.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storage256GB is an explicit storage option for the existing selected configuration. Apple does not publish RAM GB here; storage is not RAM.
16 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMThe UK specification identifies A3287, with physical nano-SIM and eSIM. This model identity does not establish retailer stock or network-provider support.
UK model G45RY; nano-SIM + eSIMDual SIM (one nano-SIM and eSIM) on the UK model; network bands are listed separately. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
US model distinction
Sources
US A3081 · eSIM onlyThe model index identifies the separate US A3081 and explicitly says there is no US SIM tray. The US SIM section excludes physical SIM cards; US facts are not substituted into UK data.
Not verified
256 GB256GB is listed among available capacities. Usable free space is lower and depends on software; storage tiers are configurations, not model-generation gains.
256 GB
Not verifiedNeither storage capacity nor processor-core counts establish RAM capacity. No third-party estimate is substituted.
16 GB
OLEDThe source explicitly identifies OLED. No measured contrast, motion or panel-quality result is inferred.
LTPO OLED
Body and cover materials
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield front · colour-infused glass backThe finish section identifies the materials for the selected Ultramarine finish. Material names do not prove comparative drop or scratch resistance.
Not verified
NoThe UK model explicitly supports a physical nano-SIM, establishing that it is not eSIM-only. The different US model remains separate.
No
IP68The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.
IP68Manufacturer rating under laboratory conditions; water resistance is not permanent.
Action mode recording
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Up to 2.8K at 60 fpsThe Action-mode resolution and frame rate are retained together, not compared as ordinary4K recording.
Not verified
Spatial video recording
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
1080p at 30 fpsThe source explicitly lists spatial video with its own resolution and frame rate. It does not establish every display/playback workflow.
Not verified
Macro photography
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
YesMacro photography is expressly listed; it is not inferred merely from an ultra-wide camera.
Not verified
Macro video recording
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
YesMacro video including slo-mo and time-lapse is expressly listed in rear recording.
Not verified
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector shape and explicit USB 2 data limit are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced; no measured transfer speed or USB 3 capability is inferred.
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. These capabilities belong to UK A3287. Wi-Fi7/UWB availability and network/provider support remain region-dependent; no measured throughput is asserted.
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO · Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity · NFC · Google Cast · Ultra-wideband (UWB) chip · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) · Thread networking
Face IDFace ID is explicitly enabled by TrueDepth for facial recognition. Longer TrueDepth wording on another phone is not a new unlock method.
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Included accessories
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not includedThe exact box list and explicit exclusion paragraph are used, without substituting refurbished packaging or a retailer bundle.
Not verified
Action button
Sources
YesThe exact model description and controls list identify the physical Action button. It is not inferred from a neighbouring generation.
Not verified
YesThe named emergency service is explicitly listed. Service, region and connection limitations prevent a blanket rescue or network guarantee.
Not verifiedSatellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model (the Pixel 11 generation lists it), so check before relying on it.
Crash Detection
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
YesCrash Detection is explicitly listed. It is support for the feature, not a detection-accuracy or emergency-response guarantee.
Not verified
Headphone jack
Sources
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Sources
NoApple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Published network bands
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
5G Sub-6 GHz (model G45RY) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/21/25/26/28/29/30/32/38/39/40/41/42/48/66/71/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
Proximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer · Temperature sensor
Supplied items
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XL · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
Video recording
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
Rear camera: 8K video recording at 24/30 FPS (powered by Video Boost), 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, 1080p video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, Dual exposure on wide camera, Super Zoom Video up to 20x; Front camera: 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS; Video features: Video Boost, Night Sight Video, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR video, Cinematic Blur, Cinematic Pan, Slo-mo video support up to 240 FPS, 4K timelapse with stabilisation, Astrophotography timelapse, Night Sight timelapse; Stabilisation: Optical image stabilisation for video, Fused video stabilisation, Cinematic Pan video stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Locked video stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Active video stabilisation (1080p); Formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264), AV1, VP9; Audio: Stereo recording, Speech enhancement, Wind noise reduction, Audio zoom8K recording is powered by Video Boost processing.
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
£1,199Google UK Store standard price for Pixel 10 Pro XL Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked); in September 2026 the store was offering it for £849. Retailer prices may differ.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
_pixel_10_pro_xl_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Show unverified (6)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified20W and30W describe adapter/test setups, not a published maximum handset input. The device-input field stays unknown.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked charging/connector inventories do not establish reverse wireless charging. USB-C accessory charging is a different capability; missing confirmation is not a verified negative.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedFront auto image stabilisation is listed without an optical mechanism. It does not establish front optical stabilisation.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Cellular modem model
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked iPhone16 specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Ultra Wideband chip is a separate component, and no third-party modem estimate is substituted.
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes. Omission alone is not proof that all app or external workflows are impossible.
Not verified
Log recording
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked recording list does not establish a named log capture format. No negative or pro-workflow score is manufactured.
Not verified
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Apple iPhone 16

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight170 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.

Apple
Width71.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.

Apple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.

Apple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area or the standard-rectangle diagonal.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.

Apple
Claimed video playback22 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Apple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Support UKApple Newsroom UK
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.

Apple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Apple Support UK
Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Apple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.

Apple Support UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK model explicitly supports a physical nano-SIM, establishing that it is not eSIM-only. The different US model remains separate.

Apple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.

Apple
Maximum refresh rateNot verified

Not published

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence

The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.

AppleApple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.

AppleApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources6
  1. iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GBApple Support UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. iPhone 16 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 PlusApple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  5. Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. iPhone 16 technical specifications — USApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight232 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Width76.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Thickness8.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Display size6.73 inchesCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Converted from the published 171 mm diagonal using 25.4 mm per inch. Rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Google
Peak brightness3,300 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer peak claim; test conditions differ between brands.

Google
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability; not seven years remaining at purchase.

Google
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified) up to 25 W

Google
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer rating under laboratory conditions; water resistance is not permanent.

Google
RAM16 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Pixel density486 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Native telephoto reach5×Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Google lists rear 8K recording at 24/30 FPS 'powered by Video Boost'; standard rear modes are listed up to 4K 60 FPS. Processing location and time are not stated on this page.

Google
Manufacturer list price£1,199.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle
All sources2
  1. Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Pixel 10 Pro XL Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK StoreGoogle · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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