The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (2025) supports Pro mode RAW in DNG format and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter stored in each DNG file records total electronic captures. Drop a Pro mode RAW DNG to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the large-screen variant of the Pixel 10 Pro, sharing the same Google Tensor G5 chip (with Titan M3 security coprocessor) and identical triple rear camera system. The XL distinguishes itself with a larger 6.9-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED display (reaching up to 3000 nits peak brightness) and a larger battery for extended use.
The triple camera consists of a 50 MP Samsung GNK2 main sensor (f/1.68, OIS), a 48 MP ultrawide with autofocus (f/2.0 — the first Pixel ultrawide to include AF), and a 48 MP 5× periscope telephoto (f/2.8, OIS). Like all Pixel smartphones, the Pixel 10 Pro XL uses CMOS electronic readout only and has no mechanical focal-plane shutter.
| Model | Display | Main Sensor | Shutter Type | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 10 Pro XL | 6.9″ LTPO OLED | 50 MP GNK2 (f/1.68) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Pixel 10 Pro | 6.3″ LTPO OLED | 50 MP GNK2 (f/1.68) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Pixel 9 Pro XL | 6.8″ LTPO OLED | 50 MP Samsung GNK (f/1.68) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | 6.9″ ProMotion OLED | 48 MP (f/1.78) | Electronic only | ProRAW (DNG) |
.dng extension.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.dng to read the counter directly from the metadata.The image counter is a useful indicator of how intensively the device was used, but it carries no mechanical wear significance. These are the key factors to evaluate:
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery → Battery health. Google reports cycle count and capacity; below 80% original capacity warrants replacement |
| Display condition | Inspect the 6.9-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED for burn-in, especially navigation bar and status bar on heavy-use devices |
| Camera lenses | Inspect all three lenses for scratches, chips, or fogging; test ultrawide autofocus and 5× telephoto at distance |
| Polished frame | Inspect the frame for dents or damage around USB-C and volume buttons |
| Image counter | High count (>50,000) indicates intensive use — useful context, not a hardware failure indicator |
No. All Pixel smartphones use CMOS electronic readout. There is no focal-plane shutter mechanism and no rated mechanical lifespan.
Switch to Pro mode in the Camera app, then tap the three-dot menu → Settings and enable RAW. The camera will save a DNG alongside each JPEG. Note that RAW is only available in Pro mode, not in the standard auto mode.
The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a larger 6.9-inch display (vs 6.3-inch on Pixel 10 Pro) and a larger battery for extended use. The camera system is identical on both models — same 50 MP main, 48 MP ultrawide with AF, and 48 MP 5× telephoto. The Pro mode RAW counter works identically on both.
No. The image counter is stored in persistent hardware memory and cannot be reset by a factory reset, Android update, or any user action.
Both are flagship large-screen smartphones with identical camera hardware to their smaller Pro siblings and electronic-only shutters. The Pixel 10 Pro XL uses Tensor G5 with Google AI features and Android; the iPhone 17 Pro Max uses the A19 Pro chip with Apple’s ProRAW system. Both embed an image counter in their DNG files readable via shuttercount.app.