Apple iPhone Air vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Key differences
- The Apple iPhone Air launched ₹5,099 cheaper than the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (₹1,19,900 vs ₹1,24,999).
- Only the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has a dedicated telephoto camera.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.4/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Brand | Apple | Google Pixel |
| Model | iPhone Air | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
| India launch date | 9 September 2025 | 20 August 2025 |
| First sale | 19 September 2025 | 28 August 2025 |
| Launch price | From ₹1,19,900 | From ₹1,24,999 |
| Variants | 256GB · 512GB · 1TB | 16GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | 6.5", Super Retina XDR OLED, 2736x1260, 120Hz | 6.8", Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1344x2992, 120Hz, 3,300 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Processor | A19 Pro | Google Tensor G5 |
| RAM | Not published | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 48MP main | 50MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP telephoto (5x) |
| Front camera | 18MP | 42MP |
| Rear video | 4K@60 | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | Not published | 5,200mAh |
| Wired charging | Not published | Not published |
| Wireless charging | Not published | 25W |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Not published | Yes |
| Operating system | Not published | Android 16 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | 7 years |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 165 g | 232 g |
| Thickness | 5.64 mm | 8.5 mm |
| NFC | Not published | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| Fingerprint | face id only | Not published |
| Colours | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue | Moonstone, Jade, Obsidian |
Frequently asked questions
Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 10 Pro XL — which is better?
On our spec score the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is ahead, 8.9/10 against 6.4/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Apple iPhone Air launched ₹5,099 cheaper than the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (₹1,19,900 vs ₹1,24,999). Only the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has a dedicated telephoto camera.