Google Pixel 10
Tensor G5 · First base Pixel with 5× tele
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Deep Blue
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Google Pixel 10 lands at 91 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) 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 (Deep Blue) 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 (Deep Blue) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Deep Blue |
| 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 (Deep Blue)
- +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 (Deep Blue)
Which is better, Google Pixel 10 or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) 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 (Deep Blue) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Google Pixel 10 or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) 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.