Google Pixel 10 Pro
Tensor G5 · 6.3″ LTPO · 4870 mAh
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 Pro 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 Pro if…
- ✓6.3″ FHD+ LTPO OLED at 2856×1280
- ✓4870 mAh battery with 30 W wired + 15 W Qi2
- ✓7-year update commitment
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
TieStills and video quality across lenses
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Battery life
iPhone 17 Pro MaxScreen-on time and charging
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on battery (92 vs 88).
Performance
iPhone 17 Pro MaxChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on cpu (98 vs 90).
Display
TiePanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Google Pixel 10 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Google Pixel 10 Pro more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ LTPO OLED, 2856×1280, 120 Hz | ▲ 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Apple A19 Pro chip |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Battery | 4870 mAh | — |
| Charging | 30 W wired, 15 W Qi2 wireless | ▲ 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W |
| Weight | ▲ 207 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 Pro
- +6.3″ FHD+ LTPO OLED at 2856×1280
- +4870 mAh battery with 30 W wired + 15 W Qi2
- +7-year update commitment
- −Tensor G5 trails SD8 Elite on raw CPU
- −15 W wireless behind Pro XL's 25 W
- −Smaller battery than Pro XL
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 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Google Pixel 10 Pro 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 Pro worth the price? +
At $999, Google Pixel 10 Pro 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 Pro 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 battery life, Google Pixel 10 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on battery (92 vs 88). Screen-on time and charging.
Which is better for performance, Google Pixel 10 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on cpu (98 vs 90). Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps.