iPhone 17
92/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $799
Manufacturer source ↗iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 10
The overall editorial ratings are effectively tied. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
Google Pixel 10
91/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $799
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider iPhone 17 for
- A19 chip with 6-core CPU
- ProMotion 120 Hz on a non-Pro iPhone
- Up to 30 hours of video playback
Tradeoff: No telephoto
Consider Google Pixel 10 for
- First base-tier Pixel with a dedicated 5× telephoto
- 4970 mAh — the largest battery in any base Pixel
- 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Tradeoff: 128 GB tier still on UFS 3.1 (slower than 256 GB)
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Photography
Google Pixel 10
leads on camera (93 vs 88)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Battery life
Google Pixel 10
leads on battery (90 vs 88)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Performance
iPhone 17
leads on gpu (91 vs 84)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Display
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Google Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ OLED, 2622×1206 at 460 ppi, ProMotion 120 Hz | 6.3″ OLED, 2424×1080 (FHD+), 60–120 Hz, 422 ppi |
| Chipset | Apple A19 chip (6-core CPU) | Google Tensor G5 |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB | 128 GB UFS 3.1 / 256 GB UFS 4.0 |
| Battery (video) | Up to 30 hours | Not documented |
| Charging | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W | 29 W wired, 15 W Qi2 wireless |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 |
| Weight | ↑ 177 g | 204 g |
| IP rating | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) | IP68 |
| RAM | Not documented | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Rear camera | Not documented | 48 MP wide + 13 MP UW + 10.8 MP 5× tele |
| Front camera | Not documented | 10.5 MP (95° FOV) |
| Battery | Not documented | 4970 mAh |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- cpu
- 94 / 88
- gpu
- 91 / 84
- camera
- 88 / 93
- battery
- 88 / 90
- display
- 92 / 91
- design
- 90 / 90
iPhone 17
Prices & availability
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Google Pixel 10
Prices & availability
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.