I just upgraded from a Pixel 8 Pro to a Pixel 10 Pro XL, which could be the last supported Pixel on #GrapheneOS.
Meaningful upgrade. I can now wait it out for the right Motorola device. ๐
Pixel 8 Pro to 10 Pro XL:
- Display: 6.7" 2400-nit โ 6.8" 3300-nit โ easier outdoor reading, less washout
- Resolution: 1344ร2992 โ 1344ร2992 โ same sharpness
- Chipset: Tensor G3 โ Tensor G5 โ faster AI, better efficiency
- RAM: 12GB โ 16GB โ smoother multitasking, fewer app kills
- Storage: UFS 3.1 โ UFS 4.0 โ quicker app loads and file transfers
- Rear cameras: same 50+48+48MP โ better processing, cleaner zoom/low light
- Front camera: 10.5MP โ 42MP โ sharper selfies and video calls
- Battery: 5050mAh โ 5200mAh โ longer screen-on time
- Wired charging: 30W โ 45W โ shorter plug-in waits
- Wireless: ~23W Qi โ 25W Qi2 Pixelsnap โ faster, aligned magnetic charge
- Fingerprint: optical โ ultrasonic โ more reliable wet/dirty unlock
- Waterproof: IP68 โ IP68 โ same 1.5m/30min dust and water protection
- Security chip: Titan M2 โ Titan M2 โ same hardware-backed keys and attestation
- Isolated compute: G3 TEE โ G5 TEE/pKVM โ stronger app and AI isolation
- MTE: hardware MTE (mostly opt-in) โ hardware MTE (wider default use) โ catches buffer overflows and use-after-free in silicon
- GrapheneOS: official (husky) โ official (mustang) โ full support; longer remaining update window
- Weight: 213g โ 232g โ slightly heavier in hand
- Thickness: 8.8mm โ 8.5mm โ slimmer feel
- Bluetooth: 5.3 โ 6.0 โ more stable audio and accessories
- Magnets: none โ Pixelsnap โ easier mounts and chargers
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