Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz)
Tensor G5 · 256GB · Rose Quartz
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Cosmic Orange
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) lands at 87 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange) 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 256GB (Cosmic Orange) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Tensor G5 | A19 Pro |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Color | Rose Quartz | Cosmic Orange |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| OS | Android 16 | iOS 19 |
Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz)
- +Tensor G5 (first TSMC-fabricated Tensor)
- +7-year updates
- +Gemini Nano 2 on-device
- −Tensor still trails Qualcomm in benchmarks
- −Charging modest
- −Pixel Fold pricey
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange)
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange)
Which is better, Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange) 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 256GB (Cosmic Orange) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Pixel 10 256GB (Rose Quartz) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange) 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.