Apple
iPhone 17
A19 · 6.3″ OLED · ProMotion 120 Hz
92
/ 100
From $799
VS
Google
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Tensor G5 · 6.8″ LTPO · 5200 mAh
92
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 17 lands at 92 and Pixel 10 Pro XL at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 17 if…
- ✓A19 chip with 6-core CPU
- ✓ProMotion 120 Hz on a non-Pro iPhone
- ✓Up to 30 hours of video playback
Pick Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- ✓6.8″ QHD+ LTPO OLED at 2992×1344
- ✓45 W wired + 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging
- ✓7-year update pledge
iPhone 17 92
vs 92 Pixel 10 Pro XL
Score breakdown
iPhone 17
92 cpu 94
gpu 91
camera 88
battery 88
display 92
design 90
Pixel 10 Pro XL
92 cpu 88
gpu 84
camera 97
battery 90
display 94
design 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 17 | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ OLED, 2622×1206 at 460 ppi, ProMotion 120 Hz | ▲ 6.8″ LTPO OLED, 2992×1344, 120 Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A19 chip (6-core CPU) | Google Tensor G5 |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Battery (video) | Up to 30 hours | — |
| Charging | ▲ 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W | 45 W wired, 25 W Qi2.2 wireless |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 |
| Weight | ▲ 177 g | 232 g |
| IP rating | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) | IP68 |
| RAM | — | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery | — | 5200 mAh |
iPhone 17
Pros
- +A19 chip with 6-core CPU
- +ProMotion 120 Hz on a non-Pro iPhone
- +Up to 30 hours of video playback
Cons
- −No telephoto
- −Two storage tiers only (256/512 GB)
- −Charging needs 40W+ adapter for the headline 50%-in-20-min claim
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- +6.8″ QHD+ LTPO OLED at 2992×1344
- +45 W wired + 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging
- +7-year update pledge
Cons
- −232 g — heavier than Pro
- −Still trails Qualcomm in peak benchmarks
- −No 128 GB tier (starts at 256 GB)
FAQ: iPhone 17 vs Pixel 10 Pro XL
Which is better, iPhone 17 or Pixel 10 Pro XL? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 17 worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 17 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.
Is Pixel 10 Pro XL worth the price? +
At $1,199, Pixel 10 Pro XL delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Does iPhone 17 or Pixel 10 Pro XL last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.