Google
Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz)
Tensor G5 · 256GB · Rose Quartz
87
/ 100
From $919
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 11
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ LTPO · Titanium
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) lands at 87 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) if…
- ✓Tensor G5 (first TSMC-fabricated Tensor)
- ✓7-year updates
- ✓Gemini Nano 2 on-device
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- ✓New vapor-chamber cooling
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) 87
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Score breakdown
Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz)
87 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 90
battery 84
display 87
design 87
iPhone 17 Pro Max
98 cpu 100
gpu 98
camera 98
battery 90
display 95
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Tensor G5 | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Storage | 256GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Color | Rose Quartz | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| OS | Android 16 | iOS 19 |
| Display | — | 6.9″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2868×1320 |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Rear camera | — | 48 MP + 48 MP UW + 48 MP 6× tele |
| Battery | — | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45W wired, 30W MagSafe |
| Weight | — | 232 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz)
Pros
- +Tensor G5 (first TSMC-fabricated Tensor)
- +7-year updates
- +Gemini Nano 2 on-device
Cons
- −Tensor still trails Qualcomm in benchmarks
- −Charging modest
- −Pixel Fold pricey
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- +Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- +New vapor-chamber cooling
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Premium price
- −Weight crept up with titanium chassis
- −Still 45 W charging ceiling
FAQ: Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) worth the price? +
At $919, Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 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.