Google Pixel 10 Pro
Tensor G5 · 6.3″ LTPO · 4870 mAh
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, Google Pixel 10 Pro 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 Google Pixel 10 Pro if…
- ✓6.3″ FHD+ LTPO OLED at 2856×1280
- ✓4870 mAh battery with 30 W wired + 15 W Qi2
- ✓7-year update commitment
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 | Google Pixel 10 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ LTPO OLED, 2856×1280, 120 Hz | — |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | A19 Pro |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | ▲ 256GB |
| Battery | 4870 mAh | — |
| Charging | 30 W wired, 15 W Qi2 wireless | — |
| Weight | 207 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| OS | Android 16 | iOS 19 |
| Color | — | Black |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
Google Pixel 10 Pro
- +6.3″ FHD+ LTPO OLED at 2856×1280
- +4870 mAh battery with 30 W wired + 15 W Qi2
- +7-year update commitment
- −Tensor G5 trails SD8 Elite on raw CPU
- −15 W wireless behind Pro XL's 25 W
- −Smaller battery than Pro XL
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: Google Pixel 10 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Which is better, Google Pixel 10 Pro 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 Google Pixel 10 Pro worth the price? +
At $999, Google Pixel 10 Pro 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 Google Pixel 10 Pro 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.