Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Allegedly Shows Weak Performance in Early Tests - Still Too Early To Conclude

A few days to the official launch of the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the reports making the rounds are not so pleasant.

After carrying out a series of tests, benchmarking results have alleged that the new Tensor G5 chip on the Pixel 10 series may not be worth the hype after all.

The device, which is to be launched later today, was recently spotted in real-world testing on AnTuTu, one of the most popular benchmarking platforms.

Unfortunately, the results show the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL falling behind not only its rivals but even last year’s Pixel 9 Pro XL.

According to the leaked results, the Pixel 10 Pro XL managed a CPU score of 313,500, but the Pixel 9 Pro XL only scored 181,033 in the same test, much lower than its usual performance.

Typically, the Pixel 9 Pro XL scores above 370,000 in AnTuTu’s CPU test, so both numbers appear off from normal results.

On the graphics side, things were not much better. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL scored 394,695 on the GPU test.

By comparison, the Pixel 9 Pro XL reached 447,118, meaning last year’s model actually came out ahead.

These unusual scores have raised doubts about how reliable the test is.

But know that these tests are usually carried out using a demo unit of the actual device, which runs at lower performance levels.

Factors like software versions, pre-release optimizations, or even background activity also play a part in affecting Benchmark results during the test.

Because of these factors, experts are warning against making final judgments based on this single result.

Still, the numbers do hint that Google’s new Tensor G5 chip might not bring the big leap in power that many were hoping for.

Earlier, Geekbench listings for the Pixel 10 Pro XL suggest that its CPU performance will land somewhere between Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

While this is not terrible, it does put Google’s flagship a step behind the latest chips used by Samsung, OnePlus, and other top Android phones.

Writing off the Pixel 10 Pro XL based on the benchmark rating wouldn’t be fair, as the scores don’t tell the full story.

For all we know, the device, when it’s finally released, could come with a more improved all-around performance.

But one thing is certain: for the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL to stand out as an Android flagship, they must do more than rely on AI software.