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ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs Pixel 10 Pro XL: Which One Should You Buy?

Pixel 10 Pro XL edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Asus · 2021

ASUS ROG Phone 5

ASUS ROG Phone 5
87/ 100
Launch price$999
Google · 2025

Pixel 10 Pro XL

Pixel 10 Pro XL
87/ 100
Launch price$1,199
Head-to-head

Pixel 10 Pro XL wins 4 of 7 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

ASUS ROG Phone 5
ASUS ROG Phone 5
2 wins
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pixel 10 Pro XL
4 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayConnectivityValue
ASUS ROG Phone 5Pixel 10 Pro XL
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedPixel 10 Pro XL
    90
    95
  • CameraPixel 10 Pro XL
    84
    91
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfiePixel 10 Pro XL
    76
    88
  • BatteryASUS ROG Phone 5
    98
    86
  • DisplayASUS ROG Phone 5
    92
    90
  • ConnectivityPixel 10 Pro XL
    75
    100
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueTie
    55
    55
Key differences
  • ASUS ROG Phone 5 has the bigger battery6,000 mAh vs 5,200 mAh
  • ASUS ROG Phone 5 charges faster65W vs 45W
  • ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a sharper main camera64 MP vs 50 MP
  • ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a smoother screen144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Pixel 10 Pro XL has the bigger screen6.8" vs 6.78"
  • Pixel 10 Pro XL is lighter232 g vs 238 g
  • ASUS ROG Phone 5 launched cheaper$999 vs $1,199
  • Pixel 10 Pro XL has a sharper selfie camera42 MP vs 24 MP
  • Pixel 10 Pro XL has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.2
  • Pixel 10 Pro XL has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
  • Pixel 10 Pro XL has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 5
  • ✓$200 cheaper at launch ($999 vs $1199)
  • ✓Bigger 6,000 mAh battery (+800 mAh)
  • ✓64 MP main camera
Reasons to buy Pixel 10 Pro XL
  • ✓6 g lighter (232 g), easier to hold
  • ✓50 MP main camera
  • ✓6.8" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationASUS ROG Phone 5Pixel 10 Pro XL
1. Display & Screen🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 5 Wins Display
Screen typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Screen Size6.78"6.8"
Resolution & Density2448x1080 (395 ppi)2992x1344 (486 ppi)
Refresh Rate144 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness800 nits peak3,300 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Pixel 10 Pro XL Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorSnapdragon 888 (5nm)Google Tensor G5 (3nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsAdreno 660Imagination DXT-48-1536
Operating SystemAndroid 11Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Pixel 10 Pro XL Wins Camera
Primary Camera64 MP, f/1.8, Sony IMX68650 MP, f/1.68, OIS
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)48 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.8, OIS
Ultrawide Camera13 MP, f/2.448 MP, f/1.7
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens24 MP, f/2.542 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Pixel 10 Pro XL Lightest Chassis
Dimensions172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3 mm162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
Weight238 g232 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedIP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 5 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity6,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Wired Fast Charging65W wired fast charging45W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listed25W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.26.0
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.1USB-C 3.2
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$999$1199
Our verdict

Pixel 10 Pro XL wins — BeastScore 87.2/100

After comparing all the specs, Pixel 10 Pro XL is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 87.2 vs top rival 87.0 and Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system).

Buy ASUS ROG Phone 5 if you want

Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+800 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 45W

Buy Pixel 10 Pro XL if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 87.2 vs top rival 87.0 · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

Common questions

Which is better: ASUS ROG Phone 5 or Pixel 10 Pro XL?

Pixel 10 Pro XL leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.2/100 compared to ASUS ROG Phone 5 (87.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 87.2 vs top rival 87.0 and Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system).

What are the main battery and display differences between ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Pixel 10 Pro XL?

ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a 6.78-inch display and 6000 mAh battery. Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 6.8-inch display and 5200 mAh battery.

How do ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Pixel 10 Pro XL compare for speed?

ASUS ROG Phone 5 scores 90/100 for performance; Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 95/100.

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