Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 17
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G5 | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8", OLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5200mAh, 45W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Software and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Obsidian, Moonstone, Jade | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 20, 2025 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 28, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,24,999 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1344 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2992 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 486 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3300 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Weight | 232 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | Display Port, USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G5 | A19 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Action Mode, Best Take, HIGH-RES, Laser Auto Focus, LED Fash, Macro Mode, panorama, Pixel Shift, Pro Mode (long exposure), Ultra-HDR | Advanced red-eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Lens correction (Fusion Ultra Wide), Macro Mode, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Slow Motion, Smart HDR 5, Spatial photos, True Tone Flash, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Cinematic mode, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Macro Video Recording, OIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Audio Mix, Audio zoom, Cinematic mode, Continuous autofocus video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Night mode Time lapse, Playback zoom, QuickTake video, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, Time-lapse Video, True Tone flash, Wind noise reduction |
Operating System
| Software Name | Google Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Google Android | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Call assist, Circle to Search, Gemini Live, Live Translate, Pixel Screenshots | AI Agent Siri, AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Visual Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 42 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | AI Scene Recognition, Dual-pixel PDAF, HDR Photos, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | 3D (spatial) Audio, Animoji and Memoji, Audio Mix, Auto Focus, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Capture, Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Lens correction, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Night mode Time lapse, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Retina Flash, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Smart HDR 5, Stereo Sound Recording, Tap to zoom and rotate, Time-lapse, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Ultra-stabilised video, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Wind noise reduction | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, Time Lapse | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K 60/30fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GNSS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | Beidou, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Color Temperature Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Thermal Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
