Google has revealed its flagship Pixel 10 collection, including the premium Pixel 10 Pro – but how does it compare to the popular OnePlus 13?
Although we haven’t reviewed the Google Pixel 10 Pro just yet, we have reviewed the OnePlus 13 and gave the handset a solid four-star rating and a spot on our best Android phone list.
Ahead of us going hands-on with Google’s latest handset, we’ve compared the technical specs of the Pixel 10 Pro to the OnePlus 13, so you can get an early idea of which handset will suit you best.
Price and Availability
Although both the Google Pixel 10 Pro and OnePlus 13 have the same starting RRP, you’re more likely to find a price drop for the latter as it’s slightly older. For example, at the time of writing, it’s possible to snap up the OnePlus 13 for just £799 from OnePlus’ direct website.
Otherwise, both handsets start at £999/$999. However, the OnePlus 13 comes as a 512GB while the Pixel 10 Pro starts with a 256GB-sized handset.
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Google Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite
The entire Pixel 10 series runs on Google’s latest Tensor G5 processor. Previous Tensor iterations, like the Pixel 9’s Tensor G4, have focused on AI functionality over power and, though we haven’t reviewed the processor yet, it seems like a similar story with the G5.
Google explains that Tensor G5 is “designed for the Gemini era” and promises the processor should offer smoother user experiences across both everyday tasks and, of course, Pixel’s AI features.
The Pixel 10 Pro’s Google AI toolkit includes familiar favourites like Magic Eraser and an improved Add Me, alongside the new Magic Cue. Magic Cue is a clever tool that anticipates your needs and suggests relevant information and helpful actions, based on the context of your phone.
Google gives the example that if you phone your airline, Magic Cue will automatically source your flight details once you’ve dialled.
Considering Pixel handsets tend to earn top spots on our best camera phones list, it seems like the Pixel 10 Pro wants to continue this trend. In fact, alongside its photo editing suite, the Pixel 10 Pro now includes a Gemini-powered Camera Coach tool. Built into the camera, Camera Coach can offer suggestions on angles, lighting and even shooting modes, based on the scene you’re capturing.
On the other hand, Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s premium chipset, which powers the vast majority of the best Android phones. In fact, we hailed the OnePlus 13 specifically as being easily one of the most powerful phones available, and found the handset remained cool during every task, including intense gaming too.
Unlike the Pixel 10 series, AI doesn’t have a starring role with the OnePlus 13. However, you can find some genuinely useful tools such as Gemini, Circle to Search and a smart removal eraser function within the Photos app.
Pixel 10 Pro promises longer Android updates
Alongside Samsung, Google is one of the most generous smartphone brands when it comes to longevity. The Pixel 10 series benefits from seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates, which should take the handset up to at least 2032.
In comparison, the OnePlus 13 is promised just four years of OS upgrades, which will take the handset up to 2029. Sure, it’s not great and falls short of the Pixel 10 series, but it’ll still get you through to Android 19.
Pixel 10 Pro promises Google’s most advanced camera
The Pixel 10 series promises to deliver its “best image and video quality yet”, with the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL promising to sport Google’s most advanced camera yet, thanks to the new Tensor G5’s ISP.
Much like the OnePlus 13, the Pixel 10 Pro sports three rear lenses but differs slightly in the exact resolution. While both handsets have a main 50MP lens, the OnePlus 13 sports a 50MP ultrawide and 50x telephoto with 3x optical zoom. The Pixel 10 Pro, on the other hand, has a 48MP ultrawide and 48MP 5x telephoto lens.
While overall the OnePlus 13 can take good shots, it tends to be slightly inconsistent with its performance. We especially noted issues with zooming, using the macro feature and sometimes when taking images in low light, as the latter could result in a slight blur.
As we’re yet to test the Pixel 10 Pro, we can’t confirm its photography ability. Having said that, Google promises the upgraded 5x telephoto lens delivers “our best zoom quality ever” while Night Sight Video helps deliver “Pixel’s best video quality yet” too.
Otherwise, the Pixel 10 Pro has a 42MP front camera, which is fitted with autofocus and a wide field of view, for getting more into every frame. We’ve found previous Pixel iterations to provide the most true-to-life skin tones we’ve seen from a handset, and we can reasonably expect the same from the Pixel 10 series. The OnePlus 13, on the other hand, has a slightly lower-res 32MP selfie snapper.
OnePlus 13 offers faster charging
One area which has continuously let Pixel handsets down in the past is with their battery and charging speeds. With a surprisingly small 4870mAh battery capacity, the Pixel 10 Pro promises up to 30 hours of battery life, which extends to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Save enabled.
The OnePlus 13, on the other hand, is equipped with a mighty 6000mAh capacity, which we found to be efficient. In fact, over the course of a whole day, we’d struggle to completely drain or even half-drain the battery with heavy use.
When it comes time to recharge the OnePlus 13, its 100W support takes the handset up to 100% in just 36 minutes. The Pixel 10 Pro, on the other hand, only supports 45W, which Google promises will see the handset reach up to 55% in about 30 minutes. If battery and charging are important to you, then the OnePlus 13 is the easy choice here.
New with the Pixel 10 Pro is PixelSnap support. PixelSnap is built into the entire Pixel 10 series and allows you to magnetically attach wireless chargers, stands and the like to the back of your device. Users can also buy the PixelSnap Charger, which is sold separately, to benefit from Qi2 charging of up to 25W.
OnePlus 13 has a larger display
Whether you prefer a larger or smaller phone screen depends entirely on your personal preference. However, it’s worth noting that the OnePlus 13 sports a large 6.82-inch AMOLED display, which is actually slightly larger than the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL.
The Pixel 10 Pro sports a smaller 6.3-inch Super Actua display, which is the same size as the entry-level Pixel 10. Both the Pixel 10 Pro and the OnePlus 13 have LTPO panels and a 1-120Hz refresh rate, while the OnePlus 13 boasts a higher peak brightness of 4500 nits compared to the 10 Pro’s peak of 3300 nits.
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Early Verdict
As we haven’t reviewed the Pixel 10 Pro yet, it’s difficult to provide a conclusive early verdict on which Android phone you should get. Having said that, given Google’s reputation for offering brilliant photography skills, a plethora of AI tools and up to seven years of OS upgrades, it’s easy to see the appeal of the Pixel 10 Pro.
On the other hand, if you want an Android that has the most powerful processor currently available, 100W fast charging support and a larger display, then the OnePlus 13 remains a solid choice.
We’ll update this versus once we’ve reviewed the Google Pixel 10 Pro.
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