Google
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Tensor G5 · 6.8″ LTPO · 5200 mAh
92
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) wins by 6
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Black
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 10 Pro XL lands at 92 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- ✓6.8″ QHD+ LTPO OLED at 2992×1344
- ✓45 W wired + 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging
- ✓7-year update pledge
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Pixel 10 Pro XL 92
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Score breakdown
Pixel 10 Pro XL
92 cpu 88
gpu 84
camera 97
battery 90
display 94
design 92
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
98 cpu 99
gpu 98
camera 97
battery 92
display 96
design 99
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8″ LTPO OLED, 2992×1344, 120 Hz | — |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | A19 Pro |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256GB |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45 W wired, 25 W Qi2.2 wireless | — |
| Weight | 232 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| OS | Android 16 | iOS 19 |
| Color | — | Black |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- +6.8″ QHD+ LTPO OLED at 2992×1344
- +45 W wired + 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging
- +7-year update pledge
Cons
- −232 g — heavier than Pro
- −Still trails Qualcomm in peak benchmarks
- −No 128 GB tier (starts at 256 GB)
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Pros
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: Pixel 10 Pro XL vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Which is better, Pixel 10 Pro XL or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) 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 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 XL 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.