Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $999 versus $1,099, a difference of about $100. Apple iPhone 17 Pro stands out for a19 pro chip with 6-core gpu, 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 if…
- →A19 Pro chip with 6-core GPU
- →48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- →Aluminum unibody frame (lighter than titanium)
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
Pros
- A19 Pro chip with 6-core GPU
- 48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- Aluminum unibody frame (lighter than titanium)
- Thunderbolt USB-C
- 25W MagSafe wireless
Cons
- Still 27W wired charging
- Smaller battery than Pro Max
- Aluminum instead of titanium may feel less premium
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 | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 16 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 221 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 150 x 72 x 8.2 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 | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 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 | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4200 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 37W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | 23W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 | 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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