The iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pixel 10 Pro XL are the big-name flagships you’ll want to compare this fall, they’re actually closer than you might think.
Display and Design
Apple’s sticking with its flat titanium layout and a bigger camera island, while the Pixel keeps its flat-sided aluminum frame with that familiar horizontal camera bar. Size-wise, they’re nearly identical: the iPhone is about 8.7 mm thick and weighs in at 227 g, whereas the Pixel is a hair thinner at roughly 8.5 mm and just a bit lighter at 221 g.
When it comes to screens, both pack 120 Hz OLED panels north of 6.8 inches, pushing peak brightness up to around 3,000 nits. Apple’s version is 6.9 inches, and Google’s is 6.8, you really need a ruler to spot the difference.
Under the hood, both run on latest 3 nm chips, Apple with its A19 Pro and Google switching to a fully custom Tensor G5 built by TSMC. Rumor has it the Pixel outpaces in memory with 16 GB (Apple sticks with 12 GB), hinting at more multitasking muscle.
Cameras and Battery Rating
They both have triple rear cameras and periscope telephoto lenses. Apple uses three 48 MP sensors, while Google rolls with a 50 MP main, 48 MP ultra-wide, and 48 MP telephoto setup. For selfies, Apple steps up to 24 MP, while Google keeps its 42 MP front cam.
Battery-wise, Pixel likely gets the edge with a 5,000 mAh cell, compared to Apple’s ~4,700 mAh. Charging speeds are similar at around 25–40 W wired and up to 25 W wireless support.
So which one should you pick?
- Go for the iPhone if you prefer Face ID, titanium build, and Apple’s smart ecosystem.
- Pick the Pixel if you want loads of memory, a slightly larger battery, and USB-C convenience.
At their core, both are top-tier devices with minor trade-offs—so it’ll likely come down to whether you prefer iOS or Android, and also what features matter most to you.
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