Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL has taken the number one spot in DxOMark’s display rankings, edging past not only rivals like the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Honor Magic8 Pro.
The phone, launched in August 2025 and priced at $1,199, scored the highest marks in both the global and ultra-premium categories. On paper, its 6.8-inch LTPO OLED panel doesn’t look like a huge leap over last year’s Pixel 9 Pro XL, with the same 2,992 x 1,334 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. But DxOMark highlights a number of refinements that together make it the best display they’ve tested.
Among them is a new 480Hz PWM mode designed to reduce flicker, a dim 4-nit minimum brightness for comfortable use in the dark, and improved HDR performance that peaks at 2,200 nits outdoors. The lab also praised Google’s color tuning, calling it both vivid and accurate, with smooth adaptation to changing light conditions. Touch responsiveness, gaming performance, and the inclusion of a TÜV Eye Comfort certification also played a role in its high score.
The regular Pixel 10 wasn’t far behind, finishing just a single point lower and sharing many of the same strengths. Both models stood out for readability, color accuracy, and motion handling, though the Pro XL had a slight edge outdoors.
There are still a few quirks—DxOMark noted faint color shifts at extreme angles and some visible PWM flicker—but overall the Pixel 10 Pro XL came out ahead of the Galaxy S25 Ultra in everyday usability. Until Apple’s iPhone 17 results arrive, Google holds the display crown.
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