This time around, we’re comparing two base flagship models from Apple and Google. In other words, we’ll be comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 10. Both of these smartphones are fairly new, and both of them are actually quite compelling. Apple made a considerable step forward with this year’s base model, so it’ll surely be an interesting comparison.
As per usual, we’ll first list the specs of both smartphones, and will then move to compare them across a number of other categories. We’ll be comparing their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. These two phones do have some things in common, but for the most part, they’re very different. They’re also running on two completely different platforms, of course.
Specs
Apple iPhone 17
Google Pixel 10
| Apple iPhone 17 | Google Pixel 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm | 152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm |
| Weight | 177 grams | 204 grams |
| Display | 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3-inch Actua OLED display |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | Smooth Display (60-120Hz) |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 2424 x 1080 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Google Tensor G5 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Main camera | 48MP (f/1.6 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor size, sensor-shift-OIS) | 48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.0-inch sensor size, 82-degree FoV) |
| Ultra-wide camera | 48MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV) | 13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.1-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV) |
| Telephoto camera | N/A | N/A |
| Periscope telephoto camera | N/A | 10.8MP (f/3.1 aperture, 1/3.2-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom, 23-degree FoV) |
| Selfie camera | 18MP (f/1.9 aperture, OIS) | 10.5MP (f/2.2 aperture, 95-degree FoV) |
| Battery size | 3,692mAh | 4,970mAh |
| Charging | Wired, 25W MagSafe wireless, 4.5W reverse wired (charger not included) | 30W wired, 15W Qi2 wireless (charger not included) |
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian |
Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 10: Design
There are some similarities on the design front, sure. They have a similar overall shape and corner curvature. The front and back sides on both smartphones are flat, while the same can be said for their frames. While the frame is flat, it does curve a bit towards the very edge on both smartphones, for comfort’s sake. The iPhone 17 has a pill-shaped cutout on the display, the so-called Dynamic Island. The Pixel 10 has a camera hole on the display. Both of those cutouts are centered up top.
Both phones also have rather thin bezels, which are also uniform. The bezels on the iPhone 17 are thinner, though, visibly. The iPhone 17 has a power/lock key on the right, along with the Camera control button. On the left, you’ll find its volume rocker keys and an Action key. The Pixel 10, on the other hand, has all of its buttons on the right side. The power/lock key sits above the volume up and down buttons.
If we flip the two phones around, you’ll notice entirely different camera setups. The Apple iPhone 17 has two vertically aligned cameras in the top-left corner. They’re a part of a pill-shaped camera island. The Google Pixel 10, on the other hand, includes a horizontal camera bar up top, which holds three cameras. That camera bar does protrude on the back quite a bit, and it is larger than what the iPhone 17 offers.
Both of these smartphones are IP68 certified, and both of them are quite slippery, actually. That’s perfectly normal as they’re made out of aluminum and glass. The iPhone 17 is shorter, narrower, and thinner, while it’s also 27 grams lighter than the Pixel 10.
Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 10: Display
The Apple iPhone 17 features a 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display. That panel is flat, and it supports an adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz). HDR10 is supported too, while the peak brightness of this panel is 3,000 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 90%, while the resolution is 2622 x 1206 pixels. The display aspect ratio you’ll get here is 19.5:9. This display is protected by the Ceramic Shield 2.
The Google Pixel 10, on the other hand, has a 6.3-inch display too. That is an OLED panel with an adaptive refresh rate (60-120Hz). HDR10+ content is supported here, while the peak brightness is 3,000 nits. The resolution this display offers is 2424 x 1080, while the display aspect ratio is 20:9. Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects this panel. This display is flat, just like the iPhone 17’s.
Apple finally adopted ProMotion on the iPhone 17, so it does offer a high refresh rate. Both displays are vivid and sharp, while they also have really good viewing angles. The blacks are as deep as you’d expect them to be, and the touch response is also quite good. Both displays also get more than bright enough, so there’s not a problem there either. Chances are you’ll be happy with either panel, they’re both quite good.
Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 10: Performance
The Apple 19 fuels the iPhone 17. That is Apple’s new 3nm processor, a hexa-core chip with a 5-core GPU. it is paired with 8GB of RAM and NVMe flash storage. The Pixel 10, on the other hand, is fueled by the Google Tensor G5 processor. That is a 3nm chip, and the first Tensor chip made by TSMC. It is paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM here, along with UFS 3.1 or UFS 4.0 flash storage. The 128GB storage model uses UFS 3.1, while the 256GB model utilizes UFS 4.0.
Neither phone offers storage expansion. The Google Pixel 10 offered really good performance when we tested it, despite offering lackluster benchmarks. We haven’t tested the iPhone 17 yet, but it’s expected to do quite well in the performance department. The point is, both of these smartphones are more than powerful enough to offer truly smooth performance on a day-to-day basis. Both of them belong in flagship smartphone lineups.
What about gaming? Well, the Pixel 10 did quite well in that department, though if you’re planning to play a lot of demanding titles, there are far better options on the market. The iPhone 17 should do a fine job with gaming, as it does with more powerful performance-related hardware, and that’s especially true when it comes to running powerful games. It remains to be seen how it’ll handle heat, though.
Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 10: Battery
There is a 3,692mAh battery included inside the Apple iPhone 17. The Google Pixel 10, on the flip side, has a 4,970mAh battery on the inside. Apple’s iPhones usually have smaller battery packs than their Android counterparts, but that doesn’t have to mean they offer worse battery life. The Pixel 10 did alright in terms of battery, but nowhere near the iPhone 16. Apple claims that the iPhone 17 offers even better battery life than iPhone 16.
If that ends up being true, the iPhone 17 will wipe the floor with the Pixel 10 in the battery department. We haven’t tested the iPhone 17 yet, so we cannot claim that is the case. Even the Pixel 10’s battery life will be enough for most people, however. The battery life is not great, but it’s not bad either.
We still don’t know the exact charging speed the iPhone 17 offers, in terms of wired charging, but it’s faster than what the iPhone 16 offered. When it comes to wireless charging, it supports 25W MagSafe charging. 4.5W reverse wired charging is also supported here. The Pixel 10, on the other hand, supports 30W wired, 15W Qi2 wireless, and reverse wired charging. Neither smartphone ships with a charger.
Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 10: Cameras
The Apple iPhone 17 ships with two cameras on the back. It has a 48-megapixel main snapper (1/1.56-inch sensor size), and a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera (1/2.55-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV). The Google Pixel 10, on the flip side, has three cameras on the back. A 48-megapixel main camera (1/2.0-inch sensor size) is backed by a 13-megapixel ultrawide unit (1/3.1-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV). The third camera on the back is a 10.8-megapixel telephoto unit (1/3.2-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom).
The Google Pixel 10 is capable of taking some really good pictures, despite the fact its camera setup technically got a nerf compared to the Pixel 9. Well, it did get the telephoto unit, but the main camera is technically not as good hardware-wise. Still, the performance is really good, and you’re getting those contrasty Pixel shots that people seem to love so much. The camera performance won’t break any records, but the camera is very reliable.
We’re expecting good things from the iPhone 17 as well. We haven’t had a chance to test out its camera yet, the phone is not out yet, but considering the hardware, we do expect similar performance to what the iPhone 16 offers, in terms of main camera performance. The ultrawide camera did get a hardware boost compared to the iPhone 16. So, we could end up getting better ultrawide pictures.
Audio
Both of these smartphones ship with stereo speakers. The speakers on the Pixel 10 are actually quite good. They’re more than loud enough, and the quality of the output is good too. The iPhone 17 is expected to offer something similar.
There is no audio jack on either smartphone. You can use their Type-C ports to connect your wired headphones, however. Both smartphones also ship with Bluetooth 6.0 support for wireless audio connectivity.
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