Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max VS Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Both the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offer waterproof designs, with an IP68 Ingress Protection (IP) rating, meaning they are both resistant to dust and water immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. In terms of weight, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is slightly heavier at 233 g, compared to the Pixel 10 Pro XL's 232 g, which is a minimal difference.

Looking at the thickness, the iPhone 17 Pro Max measures 8.75 mm, which is just a bit thicker than the Pixel 10 Pro XL at 8.5 mm. The width of the iPhone is 78 mm, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL is narrower at 76.6 mm, making it marginally more compact in that regard.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max stands at a height of 163.4 mm, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL is slightly shorter at 162.8 mm. For overall volume, the iPhone has a larger body at 111.52 cm³, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL is smaller at 106.00 cm³. Neither device has a rugged build or the ability to fold, as specified.

Both the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL feature OLED/AMOLED displays with vibrant colors and deep contrasts. The iPhone has a 6.9″ screen, while the Pixel is slightly smaller at 6.8″. In terms of pixel density, the Pixel has a higher value at 486 ppi compared to the iPhone's 460 ppi, meaning the Pixel's screen may offer slightly sharper details.

For resolution, the iPhone offers 1320 x 2868 px, while the Pixel has a higher resolution of 1344 x 2992 px, providing a bit more screen clarity. Both devices support a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and interaction, but the Pixel has a notably brighter screen with 2200 nits compared to the iPhone's 1000 nits, which could make the Pixel's display more visible in bright environments.

Both devices support HDR10, but only the Pixel supports HDR10+ as well. The iPhone does not have branded damage-resistant glass, while the Pixel includes this feature. Both phones have an Always-On Display, a 2000000:1 contrast ratio, and touch screen functionality. Neither phone features a secondary screen.

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offer significant performance specs. The iPhone has a massive 2048GB of internal storage, while the Pixel offers half that at 1024GB. In terms of RAM, the Pixel has 16GB, which is 4GB more than the iPhone's 12GB. Both devices are powered by a 3 nm chipset, with the iPhone using the Apple A19 Pro and the Pixel featuring the Google Tensor G5.

When it comes to CPU speeds, the iPhone's A19 Pro has a configuration of 2 cores at 4.26 GHz and 4 cores at 2.51 GHz, whereas the Pixel's Tensor G5 has a more varied setup, with 1 core at 3.4 GHz, 5 cores at 2.85 GHz, and 2 cores at 2.4 GHz. The iPhone's multi-core Geekbench 6 result is 10223, significantly higher than the Pixel's 5712, while in single-core performance, the iPhone scores 3933, again outperforming the Pixel's 2267.

In terms of GPU performance, the iPhone's Apple A18 GPU has a clock speed of 1490 MHz, compared to the Pixel's PowerVR DXT 48 1536 GPU, which runs at a lower clock speed of 1100 MHz. Both devices support 64-bit architecture, have integrated LTE, and utilize big.LITTLE technology. The iPhone's RAM speed is slightly faster at 4800 MHz compared to the Pixel's 4200 MHz, and the iPhone's maximum memory is capped at 12GB, while the Pixel can support up to 16GB of RAM. Both devices use DDR5 memory and feature integrated graphics, NX bit, HMP, and TrustZone technologies.

Both the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL feature a multi-lens main camera setup. The iPhone's main camera has three lenses with 48 MP for each, while the Pixel’s main camera also has three lenses but with a 50 MP and two 48 MP sensors. The wide apertures of the main cameras are slightly different, with the iPhone offering 1.78f, 2.2f, and 2.8f, while the Pixel's apertures are 1.68f, 1.7f, and 2.8f. Both devices support optical zoom, with the iPhone providing 8x optical zoom compared to the Pixel's 5x optical zoom.

For video recording, both phones can record in 2160p (4K) at different frame rates—the iPhone supports 120 fps, while the Pixel records at 60 fps. Both devices have built-in optical image stabilization, phase-detection autofocus, and continuous autofocus for video. They also support slow-motion video recording, built-in HDR mode, manual exposure, manual ISO, serial shot mode, and manual focus.

Both phones have a front camera with the iPhone offering an 18 MP front camera with a 1.9f aperture, while the Pixel has a 42 MP front camera with a 2.2f aperture. Neither phone has a front-facing LED flash, a front-facing camera under the display, or a dual-lens front camera. Both support HDR10 video recording, shoot raw images, and have touch autofocus, manual shutter speed, and a timelapse function. Neither phone features an RGB LED flash on the front camera.

Both the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offer a strong suite of privacy and customization features. They both have clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. However, the iPhone blocks cross-site tracking, while the Pixel does not. The iPhone also offers Mail Privacy Protection, which the Pixel lacks. In terms of customization, the Pixel allows theme customization and dynamic theming, while the iPhone does not support these features.

For additional privacy and control, both devices offer on-device machine learning, notification permissions, and media picker support. The iPhone includes an extra dim mode, focus modes, and customizable notifications, while the Pixel has an extra dim mode but lacks focus modes. Both support dark mode, widgets, and share intents, and they have child locks for device management. The iPhone also has Live Text, full-page screenshots, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), and supports Quick Start for easier setup, while the Pixel lacks Quick Start and has support for split-screen multitasking.

The iPhone supports Wi-Fi password sharing and offers battery health checks, whereas the Pixel does not support Wi-Fi password sharing but has an extra dim mode. Both devices track the current position of a mobile device, have offline voice recognition, and support voice commands. The Pixel, however, is a multi-user system, unlike the iPhone, and the Pixel is free and open source, while the iPhone is not.

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL both feature large batteries, with the iPhone offering a 5088 mAh battery and the Pixel slightly ahead with a 5200 mAh battery. Both devices support wireless charging, with the iPhone offering 30W wireless charging speed, while the Pixel supports slightly slower 25W wireless charging. When it comes to wired charging, the iPhone supports fast charging at 40W, while the Pixel charges a bit faster at 45W.

Neither device comes with a charger in the box, and both have non-removable, rechargeable batteries. They also both feature a battery level indicator to keep track of remaining charge. The iPhone does not support reverse wireless charging, while the Pixel includes this feature, allowing it to charge other devices wirelessly.

Both devices have rechargeable batteries, ensuring longevity and sustainable use, but neither allows the battery to be removed by the user.

Both the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, which may be a consideration for users relying on wired headphones. However, both devices come equipped with stereo speakers for enhanced audio output. The iPhone does not support aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, or aptX Adaptive, while the Pixel supports aptX, LDAC, and aptX HD, but not aptX Adaptive. This gives the Pixel a wider range of audio codec support for wireless audio quality, particularly for high-definition audio streaming.

Both phones feature three microphones, which should aid in capturing clear sound for calls and recording, ensuring that both devices perform similarly in terms of audio input.

Neither device includes a radio, so users looking for radio functionality will not find that option on either model.

Both the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL support 5G connectivity, offering high-speed data access. They also both support Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7, ensuring the latest Wi-Fi standards for fast and reliable wireless connections. In terms of SIM cards, both devices support 1 SIM and 1 eSIM, providing flexible options for mobile network connectivity. Bluetooth version 6 is available on both phones, and both feature NFC for convenient contactless payments and pairing.

Both phones include a USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 support, but only the Pixel has a fingerprint scanner, which the iPhone lacks. Both devices have emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, a gyroscope, GPS, a compass, and an accelerometer, enabling advanced location tracking and safety features. The iPhone includes an infrared sensor, while the Pixel does not, and both phones have a barometer for altitude measurements.

Neither phone supports ANT+, has a heart rate monitor, an HDMI output, motion tracking, optical tracking, or a built-in projector. The iPhone uses 3D facial recognition for unlocking, while the Pixel does not have this feature. Both devices support Galileo for satellite navigation, but neither supports an iris scanner or includes a stylus. The Pixel does not feature infrared, and the iPhone lacks a fingerprint scanner. Both phones offer essential connectivity features like cellular modules and are capable of supporting a range of apps and services.

Both the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL feature a video light, which can be useful for better lighting in low-light video recording situations. Neither phone includes sapphire glass for the display, and neither has a curved display. Additionally, neither phone features an e-paper display, meaning both devices use more traditional display technology.

In terms of miscellaneous features, the two phones are closely matched, with both offering similar specifications in these areas.

Overall, the iPhone and Pixel are similar in these aspects, with no significant differences in the miscellaneous features category.