Google
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Tensor G5 · 6.8″ LTPO · Gemini Nano 2
92
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPhone 17 Pro wins by 4
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro
A19 Pro · 6.3″ LTPO · Titanium
96
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 10 Pro XL lands at 92 and iPhone 17 Pro at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- ✓First TSMC-fabricated Tensor (big efficiency win)
- ✓On-device Gemini Nano 2
- ✓7-year update pledge
Pick iPhone 17 Pro if…
- ✓A19 Pro in a compact flagship
- ✓Improved 6× telephoto
- ✓Best single-core CPU shipping
Pixel 10 Pro XL 92
vs 96 iPhone 17 Pro
Score breakdown
Pixel 10 Pro XL
92 cpu 88
gpu 84
camera 97
battery 90
display 94
design 92
iPhone 17 Pro
96 cpu 100
gpu 96
camera 96
battery 86
display 94
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ▲ 6.8″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz | 6.3″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2622×1206 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 (TSMC 3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| RAM | ▲ 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Battery | ▲ 5200 mAh | 3900 mAh |
| OS | Android 16 | iOS 19 |
| Charging | — | 45W wired, 30W MagSafe |
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- +First TSMC-fabricated Tensor (big efficiency win)
- +On-device Gemini Nano 2
- +7-year update pledge
Cons
- −Still trails Qualcomm in peak benchmarks
- −Charging 45W wired
- −US-first camera exclusives
iPhone 17 Pro
Pros
- +A19 Pro in a compact flagship
- +Improved 6× telephoto
- +Best single-core CPU shipping
Cons
- −12 GB RAM still tight for aggressive AI
- −Charging conservative
- −Pro tax over iPhone 17 Air
FAQ: Pixel 10 Pro XL vs iPhone 17 Pro
Which is better, Pixel 10 Pro XL or iPhone 17 Pro? +
iPhone 17 Pro scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Pixel 10 Pro XL worth the price? +
At $1,199, Pixel 10 Pro XL delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 17 Pro worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Pixel 10 Pro XL or iPhone 17 Pro 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.