Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the cheaper of the two at $1,099 versus $1,199, a difference of about $100. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max stands out for 48mp periscope telephoto with 8x optical zoom, while Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is praised for largest pixel ever at 6.8 inches. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- →48MP periscope telephoto with 8x optical zoom
- →4823 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Up to 2TB storage
Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- →Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- →5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- 48MP periscope telephoto with 8x optical zoom
- 4823 mAh battery for all-day use
- Up to 2TB storage
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- Spatial Video recording
Cons
- 227g is heavy
- Still 27W wired charging
- $1199 starting price
- Aluminum unibody less premium feel than titanium
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- 5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
- 16GB RAM with up to 1TB
Cons
- 221g is heavy for a Pixel
- 37W charging is slow for this price
- $1099 starting price
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 16 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 g | 221 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 78 x 8.3 mm | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9 | 42 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@120fps ProRes, Spatial Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 8x optical zoom, periscope | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2 | 48 MP, f/1.7 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4823 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 37W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | 23W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 | 1344 x 2992 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | 6-core GPU | Mali |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Google Tensor G5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 (Thunderbolt) | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
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