Great annual launch of new technologies and features synonymous with OnePlus and Google Pixel household names when it comes to smartphones. The OnePlus 15 and Pixel 10 Pro XL were launched together in 2025, and a comparison of these two flagship phones is definitely one of the hot topics among tech heads. The question, though, remains what the major differences are.
Design and Display of OnePlus 15 and Google Pixel 10
The OnePlus could have a modern titanium frame and bezel-less AMOLED display with a 6.8-inch 2K LTPO OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the Pixel 10 Pro XL will probably have an almost 7-inch Super Actua display, which has brightness and color accuracy that will be improved further thanks to Google's own AI tuning.
Performance and Processor
For the 15, there will be haunting infinity, and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor for gaming and the same for multi-tasking apps. The Tensor G5 by Google, however, will give the Pixel 10 Pro XL an edge, which would enhance its AI and machine learning features.
Camera Performance
Well, camera-wise, it seems once again that this year would belong to the Pixel. The main sensor for the mega Pixel 10 Pro XL should be around 50MP, fully utilizing night mode and AI image processing. The camera set-up on the 15 has been co-developed with Hasselblad, and with improvements made to the ultra-wide and telephoto.
Battery and Charging
With a battery power of 5,500 mAh, the OnePlus 15 supports 100W fast charging. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro XL should possess a somewhat lesser battery capacity of around 5200 mAh with 30W wired charging, but this shall be compensated for much due to AI battery optimization from Google.
Software and updates
The Pixel 10 Pro XL will be Android 15 with 7 years of software updates guaranteed by Google. The 15, however, receives four to five years of Android updates and upgrades with OxygenOS, but won't give you the stock Android experience like the Pixel does.
If you are fond of cameras, software updates, and AI features, probably the Pixel 10 Pro XL is suited for you; or if you want powerful hardware and super-fast charging, go for the other one.
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