iPhone 17
Pixel 10
🏆 Verdict
Pixel 10 is the better pick overall by 5.6 points, leading in Battery, Camera and Updates. iPhone 17 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
By category
Performance
iPhone 17 is faster with the Apple A19 (performance index 90 vs 80). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Pixel 10 has more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Only Pixel 10 has an optical 5× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. iPhone 17 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (18 MP vs 10.5 MP).
Battery
Pixel 10's battery is 1,278 mAh larger (4,970 vs 3,692 mAh), about 35% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
iPhone 17 charges faster over cable (40W vs 30W). Wireless charging is faster on iPhone 17 (25W vs 15W).
Display
The displays are close on the core specs.
Build & durability
iPhone 17 is 27 g lighter.
Updates
Pixel 10 should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 6 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| iPhone 17 | Pixel 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A19 | Chipset | Google Tensor G5 |
| 8 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| 6.3" LTPO OLED | Display | 6.3" OLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2622×1206 (458 ppi) | Resolution | 2424×1080 (421 ppi) |
| 3,000 nits | Peak brightness | 3,000 nits |
| 48 MP | Main camera | 48 MP |
| 48 MP | Ultrawide | 13 MP |
| None | Telephoto | 10.8 MP · 5× |
| 18 MP | Front camera | 10.5 MP |
| 3,692 mAh | Battery | 4,970 mAh |
| 40 W | Wired charging | 30 W |
| 25 W | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 177 g | Weight | 204 g |
| 6 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $799 | Launch price | $799 |
| 2025-09 | Released | 2025-08 |
iPhone 17
Pros
- Faster chip (Apple A19)
- Light at 177 g
Cons
- No optical telephoto
- Smaller battery
Pixel 10
Pros
- 12 GB RAM
- 5× optical zoom
- 4,970 mAh battery
Cons
- Slower chip
- Heavier (204 g)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.