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Pixel 10 Pro 1TB (Obsidian) — Tensor G5 · 1TB · Obsidian
Google

Pixel 10 Pro 1TB (Obsidian)

Tensor G5 · 1TB · Obsidian

91
/ 100
From $1,359
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 7
iPhone 17 Pro Max — A19 Pro · 6.9″ LTPO · Titanium
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 Pro 1TB (Obsidian) lands at 91 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Pixel 10 Pro 1TB (Obsidian) 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 Pro 1TB (Obsidian) 91
vs
98 iPhone 17 Pro Max

Score breakdown

Pixel 10 Pro 1TB (Obsidian)
91
cpu 89
gpu 87
camera 94
battery 88
display 91
design 91
iPhone 17 Pro Max
98
cpu 100
gpu 98
camera 98
battery 90
display 95
design 96

Specs side-by-side

Pixel 10 Pro 1TB (Obsidian) versus iPhone 17 Pro Max — full spec comparison
Spec Pixel 10 Pro 1TB (Obsidian) iPhone 17 Pro Max
Chipset
Tensor G5
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Storage
1TB
256 / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB
Color
Obsidian
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 Pro 1TB (Obsidian)

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 Pro 1TB (Obsidian) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

Which is better, Pixel 10 Pro 1TB (Obsidian) or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +

iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Pixel 10 Pro 1TB (Obsidian) worth the price? +

At $1,359, Pixel 10 Pro 1TB (Obsidian) delivers a Specdex score of 91 — 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 Pro 1TB (Obsidian) 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.