Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 17

The Google Pixel 10 scores 7.1 in our rating, and the Apple iPhone 17 scores 7.4. The Google Pixel 10 leads in camera, while the Apple iPhone 17 is ahead in display, performance and design. The Apple iPhone 17 is the newer phone, announced Sep 9, 2025.

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Google Google Pixel 10
7.1 From $799
Apple Apple iPhone 17
7.4 From $799
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Key differences

Why choose the Google Pixel 10

  • Bigger battery 4,970 mAh vs 3,692 mAh
  • More RAM 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Faster USB port USB-C 3.x vs USB-C 2.0

Why choose the Apple iPhone 17

  • Faster wired charging 40 W vs 29 W
  • Newer model Sep 9, 2025 vs Aug 20, 2025
  • Faster wireless charging 25 W vs 15 W
  • More storage 256 GB / 512 GB vs 128 GB / 256 GB
  • Lighter 177 g vs 204 g
  • Thinner 7.95 mm vs 8.6 mm

PhoneRanked scores

Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Spec Google Pixel 10Apple iPhone 17
Overall 7.1 7.4
Display 8.2 8.6
Performance 7.1 8.3
Camera 7.5 6.9
Battery 5.6 5.7
Design 8.5 8.8
Value for money 5.5 5.6

Display

Spec Google Pixel 10Apple iPhone 17
Size 6.3 inches 6.3 inches
Type OLED, Actua display OLED, Super Retina XDR
Resolution 1080 × 2424 px 1206 × 2622 px
Pixel density 422 ppi 460 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh ✕ No ✓ Yes
Peak brightness 3,000 nits 3,000 nits
HDR — HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Ceramic Shield 2

Performance

Spec Google Pixel 10Apple iPhone 17
Process 3 nm 3 nm
Max CPU clock 3.78 GHz —
GPU PowerVR DXT-48-1536 Apple GPU (5-core, with Neural Accelerators)
RAM 12 GB 8 GB
Storage 128 GB / 256 GB 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type UFS 3.1 —
microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Google Pixel 10Apple iPhone 17
Main camera 48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2" 48 MP, f/1.6
Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Ultrawide 13 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 10.8 MP, 5× optical —
Optical zoom 5× —
Rear cameras 3 2
Rear video 4K@60 4K@60
Front camera 10.5 MP 18 MP
Front video 4K@60 4K@60

Battery and charging

Spec Google Pixel 10Apple iPhone 17
Capacity 4,970 mAh 3,692 mAh
Battery type — Li-Ion
Wired charging 29 W 40 W
Wireless charging 15 W 25 W
Reverse wireless ✕ No ✕ No
Charger in box ✕ No ✕ No

Design and build

Spec Google Pixel 10Apple iPhone 17
Dimensions 152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm
Thickness 8.6 mm 7.95 mm
Weight 204 g 177 g
Form factor Bar Bar
Frame Aluminum Aluminum
Back Glass Glass
Water resistance IP68 IP68
Fingerprint Under-display ultrasonic None
3D face unlock ✕ No ✓ Yes
SIM eSIM only eSIM only
Colors Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White, Black

Connectivity and features

Spec Google Pixel 10Apple iPhone 17
5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 6.0 6.0
USB USB-C 3.x USB-C 2.0
NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack ✕ No ✕ No
Stereo speakers ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Satellite ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
IR blaster ✕ No ✕ No

Software

Spec Google Pixel 10Apple iPhone 17
OS at launch Android 16 iOS 26
OS updates 7 years —
Security updates 7 years —

Launch and price

Spec Google Pixel 10Apple iPhone 17
Announced Aug 20, 2025 Sep 9, 2025
Released Aug 28, 2025 Sep 19, 2025
Status Released Released
US launch price $799 $799

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