Google Pixel 10
Tensor G5 · First base Pixel with 5× tele
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Google Pixel 10 lands at 91 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓A19 Pro chip
- ✓Up to 39 hours video playback
- ✓Up to 2 TB storage
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 17 Pro MaxStills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera (95 vs 93).
Battery life
iPhone 17 Pro MaxScreen-on time and charging
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on battery (92 vs 90).
Performance
iPhone 17 Pro MaxChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on gpu (96 vs 84).
Display
iPhone 17 Pro MaxPanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on display (95 vs 91).
Value for money
Google Pixel 10Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Google Pixel 10 more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ OLED, 2424×1080 (FHD+), 60–120 Hz, 422 ppi | ▲ 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Apple A19 Pro chip |
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 128 GB UFS 3.1 / 256 GB UFS 4.0 | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| 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 | ▲ 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W |
| Weight | ▲ 204 g | 233 g |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) |
| OS | Android 16 | iOS 26 |
| Battery (video) | — | Up to 39 hours |
Google Pixel 10
- +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
- −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 17 Pro Max
- +A19 Pro chip
- +Up to 39 hours video playback
- +Up to 2 TB storage
- −Premium price
- −Weighs 233 g
- −Wired charging requires 40W+ adapter
FAQ: Google Pixel 10 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Google Pixel 10 or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Google Pixel 10 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.
Which is better for photography, Google Pixel 10 or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on camera (95 vs 93). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, Google Pixel 10 or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on battery (92 vs 90). Screen-on time and charging.