The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL’s performance in terms of zoom quality, video quality, and photo quality, from the end-user’s perspective, was evaluated through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite. This article utilizes an extract of the captured data to highlight the most significant results of our testing and describes how the device performed in various common use cases.
Camera Hardware
The device uses a triple camera setup:
- Primary: 50MP, 1/1.3″ sensor, 1.2µm pixels, 25mm f/1.68 lens, Octa PD, OIS
- Ultra-wide: 48MP, 1/2.55″ sensor, 0.7µm pixels, 13mm f/1.7 lens, Quad PD
- Telephoto: 48MP, 1/2.55″ sensor, 0.7µm pixels, 128mm f/2.8 lens, Quad PD, OIS
Photo Results
The main camera scored 173, showing good exposure, wide dynamic range, and accurate white balance. Colors are natural, and noise is mostly under control. Testers noted some flare in outdoor shots. Bokeh scored 160, with reliable subject isolation but visible depth artifacts in fine details like hair. The ultra-wide camera achieved 158, offering detailed results with a wide 13mm field of view, though some noise was seen in indoor lighting. Telephoto reached 141, capturing good detail at its 5x native zoom but showing a loss of detail and texture at medium-range zoom.
Video Results
Video scored 160, with the main camera at 171. Recordings showed stable exposure, good dynamic range, and natural skin tones. Ultra-wide video scored 145, giving strong results in daylight and a wide field of view, but quality dropped in low light. Telephoto video scored 118, offering high detail at 5x but lower quality at shorter zoom levels, with noticeable jumps when switching modules. Stabilization worked well when stationary, but walking shots showed some shake.
Use Case Scores
- Outdoor: 176
- Indoor: 165
- Portrait: 143
- Lowlight: 138
- Zoom: 134
Pros and Cons
Pros: Wide dynamic range, accurate exposure, natural skin tones, controlled noise in bright light, reliable autofocus, and strong detail at 5x telephoto.
Cons: Noise in low light, flare in outdoor images, weaker mid-range zoom detail, and visible shake in walking videos.
Conclusion
The Pixel 10 Pro XL provides consistent photo and video quality across the board, with balanced detail and accurate exposure. Low light and mid-range zoom still fall short of the top rivals, but overall, it ranks among the best all-around smartphone cameras. It fits the description of a jack of all trades, offering balanced and dependable performance even if it does not lead in any single area.
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