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.
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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