Google
Google Pixel 10
Tensor G5 · First base Pixel with 5× tele
91
/ 100
From $799
VS
Apple
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB
91
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Google Pixel 10 lands at 91 and iPhone 15 Pro 256GB at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Google Pixel 10 if…
- ✓First base-tier Pixel with a dedicated 5× telephoto
- ✓4970 mAh — the largest battery in any base Pixel
- ✓7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Pick iPhone 15 Pro 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Google Pixel 10 91
vs 91 iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
Score breakdown
Google Pixel 10
91 cpu 88
gpu 84
camera 93
battery 90
display 91
design 90
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
91 cpu 91
gpu 89
camera 90
battery 85
display 88
design 91
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 15 Pro 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ OLED, 2424×1080 (FHD+), 60–120 Hz, 422 ppi | — |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | A17 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 128 GB UFS 3.1 / 256 GB UFS 4.0 | ▲ 256GB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP wide + 13 MP UW + 10.8 MP 5× tele | — |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP (95° FOV) | — |
| Battery | 4970 mAh | — |
| Charging | 29 W wired, 15 W Qi2 wireless | — |
| Weight | 204 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| OS | Android 16 | iOS 17 |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Google Pixel 10
Pros
- +First base-tier Pixel with a dedicated 5× telephoto
- +4970 mAh — the largest battery in any base Pixel
- +7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Cons
- −128 GB tier still on UFS 3.1 (slower than 256 GB)
- −29 W wired charging trails Samsung / OnePlus
- −Front camera drops to 10.5 MP
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Google Pixel 10 vs iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
Which is better, Google Pixel 10 or iPhone 15 Pro 256GB? +
Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Google Pixel 10 worth the price? +
At $799, Google Pixel 10 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 15 Pro 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 15 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.
Does Google Pixel 10 or iPhone 15 Pro 256GB 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.