Google Pixel 10
Tensor G5 · First base Pixel with 5× tele
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Black
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Google Pixel 10 lands at 91 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) ahead by 7 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 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ OLED, 2424×1080 (FHD+), 60–120 Hz, 422 ppi | — |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | A19 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 19 |
| Color | — | Black |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
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 256GB (Black)
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: Google Pixel 10 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Which is better, Google Pixel 10 or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Google Pixel 10 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.