Google
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Tensor G5 · 6.8″ LTPO · Gemini Nano 2
92
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 6
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 XL lands at 92 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 Max if…
- ✓Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- ✓New vapor-chamber cooling
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Score breakdown
Pixel 10 Pro XL
92 cpu 88
gpu 84
camera 97
battery 90
display 94
design 92
iPhone 17 Pro Max
98 cpu 100
gpu 98
camera 98
battery 90
display 95
design 96
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Pixel 10 Pro XL
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Display
6.8″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz
6.9″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2868×1320
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 / 2 TB
Battery
5200 mAh
4800 mAh
OS
Android 16
iOS 19
Rear camera
—
48 MP + 48 MP UW + 48 MP 6× tele
Charging
—
45W wired, 30W MagSafe
Weight
—
232 g
IP rating
—
IP68
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 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 XL vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Pixel 10 Pro XL or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Pixel 10 Pro XL 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.