Pixel 10 Pro 128GB (Obsidian)
Tensor G5 · 128GB · Obsidian
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Black
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 10 Pro 128GB (Obsidian) lands at 91 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Pixel 10 Pro 128GB (Obsidian) if…
- ✓Tensor G5 (first TSMC-fabricated Tensor)
- ✓7-year updates
- ✓Gemini Nano 2 on-device
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel 10 Pro 128GB (Obsidian) | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Tensor G5 | A19 Pro |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Color | Obsidian | Black |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| OS | Android 16 | iOS 19 |
Pixel 10 Pro 128GB (Obsidian)
- +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 (Black)
- +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 Pro 128GB (Obsidian) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Which is better, Pixel 10 Pro 128GB (Obsidian) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Pixel 10 Pro 128GB (Obsidian) worth the price? +
At $999, Pixel 10 Pro 128GB (Obsidian) delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Pixel 10 Pro 128GB (Obsidian) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) 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.