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Apple iPhone 16e vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 16e

6.1″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · White · UK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
Apple iPhone 16e in White, official front and rear product viewWhite
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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 16eApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
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 16e
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 16e
Up to 26h
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.

Camera system

iPhone 16eOne 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
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
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.

Update support

iPhone 16eA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Pixel 10 Pro XL7 years of OS and security updates
Sources
iPhone 16e

The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Show 13 more verified differences

Battery and charging

iPhone 16eUp to 26 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; Qi wireless charging
Pixel 10 Pro XL5200 mAh; fast wired charging (45 W+ charger), 25 W wireless
Sources
iPhone 16e

Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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.

Dedicated native telephoto reach

iPhone 16e0×
Pixel 10 Pro XL5×
Sources
iPhone 16e

No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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

RAM and storage configuration

iPhone 16e256 GB storage
Pixel 10 Pro XL16 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16e

Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

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.

Regional SIM / network configuration

iPhone 16eUK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Pixel 10 Pro XLUK model G45RY; nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16e

US A3212 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model 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 (37)

Main camera aperture

iPhone 16eFixed f/1.6
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
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 recording maximum

iPhone 16e60 fps
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Dolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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 recording maximum

iPhone 16e60 fps
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Front-camera recording mode only.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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 16eYes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
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.

Cinematic mode recording maximum

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Cinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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 16e26 hours
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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.

Maximum wired charging power

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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% charge

iPhone 16e30 minutes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Apple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

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.

Published support term

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro XL7 years
Sources
iPhone 16e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro XL

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

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 button

iPhone 16eYes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
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 support

iPhone 16eYes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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 16e90 hours
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Apple up-to audio playback test.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Camera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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

iPhone 16eApple C1
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
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 16eYes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro XL_pixel_10_pro_xl_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Sources
iPhone 16e

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 16e1200 nits
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLPixel 10 Pro XL · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
Sources
iPhone 16e

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

Main-sensor optical-quality framing

iPhone 16e2×
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

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 16eYes
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLProximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer · Temperature sensor
Sources
iPhone 16e

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 16e21 hours
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLYes
Sources
iPhone 16e

An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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 16eNot 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 16e

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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro XL25 W
Sources
iPhone 16e

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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

The page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
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.

8 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs69 specificationsiPhone 16ePixel 10 Pro XL
167g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
232g
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm (height × width × depth); 232 g
6.1″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
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.
Sources
Not verifiedOutdoor peak brightness · No outdoor peak rating is given in the retained page. · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
3300 nitsManufacturer peak claim; test conditions differ between brands.
460 ppi
486 ppi
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
120Hz
6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
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.
2532 × 1170
1344 × 2992
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
1200 nits
Not verified
No dedicated lensDedicated native telephoto reach · No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
5×Dedicated telephoto reach
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
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.
One 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera 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 · autofocus
42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus; f/2.2 aperture; 103° ultra-wide field of view
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
YesOptical plus electronic stabilisation is stated for the wide and telephoto cameras only; OIS on the ultrawide is not stated.
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
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
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.6
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
2×Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
26 hoursPublished video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Yes
YesPixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified) up to 25 W
Up to 26 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; Qi wireless chargingApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
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
21 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
90 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to around 50% charge
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
Not verified
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
5200 mAhRated capacity; real battery life depends on use.
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
25 WManufacturer 'up to' figure for Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified). Charger/pad requirements and sustained rates are not stated.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
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.
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
7 years of OS and security updatesIncludes Pixel Drops; counted from the model's initial availability, not from your purchase date.
iOS 26Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Launched with Android 16
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Google Tensor G5With Titan M2 security coprocessor.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
16 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
UK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3212 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
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.
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
16 GB
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Manufacturer rating under laboratory conditions; water resistance is not permanent.
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Face ID
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
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
Included accessories
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
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
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Cellular modem
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Apple C1
Not verified
Published network bands
Sources
iPhone 16eNo 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 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Proximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer · Temperature sensor
Supplied items
Sources
iPhone 16eNo 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 16eNo 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 16eNo 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 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
_pixel_10_pro_xl_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Show unverified (8)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 verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verifiedCinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verifiedCamera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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Apple iPhone 16e

256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight167 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Apple
Claimed video playback26 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

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

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

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

Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rateNot verified

Not published

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.

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

Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.

Apple
Rear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  2. Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  3. iPhone 16e — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 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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